We believe that when the best of strategy and creativity come together, brands stand apart.
Our Hiring Philosophy
Carmichael Lynch is committed to creating a diverse, safe and welcoming workplace with opportunity for all. We strive for inclusion, equity and diversity in both our words and actions. BIPOC, women, marginalized communities, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To learn more, please visit: https://www.carmichaellynch.com/about/
What’s In It for You*
- Professional Development (performance reviews 2x annually, training opportunities related to your field of development, one-on-ones with managers, etc.)
- We offer competitive, equitable salaries (reviewed annually to ensure equity and competitiveness)
- A strong, vibrant, continually-evolving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion belief (in thought and action), encompassing our agency and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Recognizing the voices that need to be heard.
- Competitive, company and employee sponsored benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (company matched 50% of first 6%), PTO (vacation/sick time) allowance, 18-week maternity leave, 12-week parental leave, 19 paid company holidays, Family Building Benefit (adoption, surrogacy benefit), tuition reimbursement and much more.
*Please note that these benefits only apply to full time roles
Role:
The Integrated Production Department at Carmichael Lynch is a creatively led team that focuses on craft, efficiency, collaboration, problem-solving and storytelling. We are a talented mix of proactive, curious and kind people who love to use both the left and right sides of our brain.
As a Senior Editor, you’ll be part of our internal production group known as CL Labs. CL Labs encompasses both editorial, motion graphics, animation and our physical production studio. This position is responsible for editing social films, digital videos, internal videos and new business.
In addition, this role supports business improvement by meeting personal and departmental goals and objectives timely and effectively.
Essential Functions/Principal Accountabilities of the Job
- Day-to-day responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:
- Editing, tagging, audio, dub requests, motion graphics and technical support.
- Content needs include shooting, editing, prop-making and motion graphics and/or animation.
- Graphics and VFX needs for necessary projects.
- Organizing video library, archive footage.
- Audio needs such as VO record and sound editing.
- Supporting creatives and editors by searching for music or footage.
- Be a creative problem-solver, flexible and curious.
- Strong collaborator willing to take creative challenges and risks.
- Seeks and experiments with new technology and remains current on industry trends.
- Keeps projects organized and can follow operational processes.
- Positive influence within agency culture.
Note: These are the major functions and accountabilities required of the position and are the predominant criteria by which performance will be assessed. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
Working Relationships, Autonomy and Supervision:
The Editor must interact regularly and collaborate effectively with all personnel of the agency but specifically and regularly with the following teams: Production, Creative, Project Management, Account Management, Planning and New Business.
Work direction is from Head of Production.
Required Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge:
- Education:
- Not a mandate – experience, a reel and references most important. A bachelor’s degree in film/broadcast production is a plus.
- Skills and Experience:
- 5+ years of editorial experience in long form, short form, and social.
- Solid understanding of post-production phases and their respective processes.
- Work product demonstrating experience, creativity and collaboration.
- Technical Skills:
- Required: Proficiency in Adobe Premier and After Effects; strong working knowledge in full Adobe Suite – specifically Photoshop and Illustrator, Media Encoder.
- Video Compression / Transcoding
- MS Word, Excel
- Google Docs
- Not required but beneficial: Adobe Audition, Cinema 4D, DaVinci Resolve
- Travel Requirements:
- After-hours and weekend work may be required.
- Competencies (characteristics and work style) desired include:
- Ability to manage personal workload well – strong time management skills a must.
- Creative thinker and problem solver.
- Strong oral communication skills including ability to manage up and give clear points of view in a group setting.
- Action-oriented, self-starter.
- Well-organized, with excellent follow-through and an ability to consistently meet deadlines.
- Ability to work well under pressure and to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Exceptional listening skills.
- Agile and confident decision-making ability.
- Resilience in dealing with change.
- Approachability
- Results-oriented, with a commitment to accountability.
Minneapolis location preferred but not required.
The salary range for this position is listed below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to budget, relevant experience, qualifications, and tenure in similar roles. Consideration may also be given to internal salary data for current or former employees in the same or similar positions.
Salary Range: $80,000 - 90,000 annually
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What We Do
Come together, stand apart. That’s our how and our why, neatly wrapped up so we never lose sight of what we’re here to do every day: come together with the best people from every discipline to make the very best brand-building, culture-bending, business-altering work with our partners.
