Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

Job Description

Location:

New York, NY

Overview:

Video Editors bring compelling, culturally-impactful, entertaining, and diverse branded content to life every day. Candidates should be natural storytellers and creatives first, interested in a role that spans a wide array of projects and styles, and able to collaborate with Creatives and Production.

This position works closely with Directors, Producers, Creatives, Post Production Supervisors, other post-production team members, and reports to the Supervising Editor.

Responsibilities:

• Edit a variety of complex branded digital video concepts across Condé Nast’s portfolio of brands

• Collaborate with Creatives, Directors and Producers throughout post production to meet the creative and client goals of each unique project

• Able to quickly and independently cut to the essence of a story, and create compelling and entertaining narratives from diverse raw materials

• Maintain active lines of communication with Post Production Supervisors, Directors, and Producers throughout the course of a project; be vocal when it comes to a project’s scheduling, creative, and technical needs, and flag concerns or delays promptly

• Skillfully address client and internal notes throughout the course of a project

• Video Editors will have multiple projects assigned to them at once; time management and flexibility are key to successfully stay on schedule in CNE’s fast-paced, high-volume post-production environment.

• For any assigned project, complete motion graphics, color correction, sound design and mix, deliverables, and cue sheets

• When applicable, collaborate with graphics editors, sound mixers, and colorists to complete projects on schedule

Required Skills:

• Minimum 4 years editing experience, primarily in digital video content; past work in a fast-paced, high-volume studio, media company, or post facility environment preferred

• Experience with editing for commercial or branded productions

• A well-documented history of working in a number of styles and formats is extremely important

• Must be proficient in Adobe Premiere, with advanced capabilities with After Effects strongly preferred

• Strong finishing skills; able to handle color correction, sound mix, motion graphics, and possess the capability to deliver high quality design and stylized content

• Knowledgeable of professional workflows for graphics and VFX, audio mixing, color correction, and on-line mastering of deliverable assets

• Strong understanding of editing principles and current digital trends, with an ability to tell a cohesive story

• Finger on the pulse of viral digital video trends, with a knack for creative, insightful, and comedic timing

• Must have impeccable organizational and communication skills

• Must be able to self-organize priorities to ensure that deadlines for multiple projects are met, adhering to best practices set forth by senior management

• Ability to problem solve and work through issues and produce under the pressure of deadlines

The expected base salary range for this position is from $82,000 - $105,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation.

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.