For over 35 years, Yorktel has been the video managed services partner around the world for some of the largest business and government agencies. With over 10,000 video systems under management worldwide - more than any other video communications service provider - Yorktel has the proven expertise and global reach to deliver enterprise-quality visual communications.

Yorktel is currently seeking a Video and Media Editor who shall assist the client in editing video, audio, and other media to create dynamic videos and multimedia projects. The Video and Media Editor shall have excellent creative and communication skills and shall be able to adapt to frequently changing requests.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for post-production processes from editing line cuts to finishing videos, including color correction and audio sweetening;
• Cut-shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes, making each individual cut as fluid and seamless as possible;
• Study scripts to become familiar with production concepts and requirements;
• Assist in development of scripts and storyboards for public and agency videos, as required;
• Edit video to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange them into sequences;
• Utilize a variety of industry standard programs, such as the Adobe Creative Cloud tools, to cut unnecessary footage, refine existing coverage, insert appealing transitions, and otherwise improve upon the raw material of the footage;
• Prepare media files to be shared across multiple platforms, including but not limited to, approval processes, Adobe Creative Cloud, and web-based video delivery;
• Manage media storage and retrieval; ensuring all digital files are saved and cataloged for project operations, delivery, and long term archival;
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of the most current and emerging software, techniques, and technologies;
• Apply story development, directing, cinematography, and editing to create compelling edit content that shows the intended story and message per the script and direction from producers/directors.
• Maintain a professional approach and demeanor at all times, including interaction with crew, talent, and client executives, and other guests

Skills and Abilities:

The Video and Media Editor shall have experience using the following applications and methods:

• Adobe Creative Cloud - contractor personnel shall be able to proficiently use the software applications included in the most current version of Adobe Creative Cloud as long as it exists, including, but not limited to, After Effects, Premiere, Audition, and Photoshop in support of video and audio editing, animation, and other multimedia presentations;
• Microsoft Office Suite - contractor personnel shall be able to use the software applications included in the most current version of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Conversions - contractor personnel shall have an understanding of various video and graphic formats and be able to convert them into usable file types suitable for both postproduction and delivery.

Education and Qualifications:

shall meet one of the following minimum requirements:

• Have 10 years' experience in video editing
• Have a Bachelor's degree or higher in film and/or video production or related field, plus 4 years' experience editing and rendering video

Additional Requirements:

• May require occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs)
• Requires extensive sitting, standing and walking
• Domestic travel requiring multi-night stays within and at times outside the local work area
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Must be willing to complete background checks and drug tests required by current or future contracts

Join us and you will enjoy an excellent salary and benefits package, including 401k and Flex 125 plans.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, Genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.