Video Editor at Meredith Operations Corporation in Liberty, New York

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I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

The video department at Meredith Corporation produces thousands of videos per year. Our content ranges from original longform pieces to high-quality branded content for Meredith's advertisers, as well as editorial content for Meredith brands including: People, Travel and Leisure, InStyle, Shape, Food and Wine, Parents and Martha Stewart Living.

Meredith seeks a passionate, skilled Video Editor. The ideal candidate must be self-led, creative, and possess strong organizational and communication skills. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to effectively multi-task.

This role will report to the Post Production Supervisor. You will have oversight over editing a wide variety of content for the Lifestyle and Entertainment brands in the Meredith umbrella.

II. Essential Job Functions

Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results

• Work closely with producers, editors and animators to execute edits.


• Help Producers creatively develop edits with tight turnarounds.


• Edit Videos using Adobe Premiere and After Effects.


• Ensure videos meet brand guidelines.


• Work within the Zoom asset management tool (training will be provided) and within Bebop (a platform that provides a virtual cloud-based Adobe Premiere workstation)


• Stay current on all the leading trends in post-production & creative video editing.


• Attend and contribute towards organized and productive meetings with all levels of the department


• Partner with the media asset management team to cleanly archive all finished video edits


• Provide prioritization decisions and oversight on multiple video edits


• Monitor and communicate regarding your progress on your video edits while managing your own deadlines

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Film & Television or a related field is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-6 years' experience in editing video content at a major digital, TV or social network. You are fluent in Adobe Premiere and After Effects, with working knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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  Strong creative acumen. You have the ability to creatively guide a video edit from inception through to completion while staying within the creative parameters of the brand guidelines.


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  Strong communication skills (written and verbal) not just in telling stories through editing, but between you and the wider team.


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  Attention to Detail. You understand the devil is in the details.


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  Technical expertise. You have knowledge of various video codecs and formats.


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  Calm under pressure. You are organized and professional, and can deliver high quality editing projects under tight deadlines.

It is the policy of Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Meredith will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailingMeredith.Human.Resources@meredith.com.

Meredith requires employees entering its workplaces or performing work offsite to verify and provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. This is a condition of employment unless an applicant is eligible, under applicable law, for a medical or religious accommodation, or as otherwise required under applicable law.

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