Climbing The Ladder

TFD Is Looking For A Video Editor!

By | Thursday, November 01, 2018

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • The applicant will work with team members across Design, Editorial, and Sales to create episodes — from start to finish — including the editing of sound and video and publication onto our YouTube channel.
  • The applicant should also be comfortable creating simple graphics, for example: text overlays, captions, images, and quotes.
  • The applicant will edit three (3) videos a week for publication onto our YouTube channel. These shows consist of:
    • The Tuesday The Financial Diet Show. 15-20 minutes in length
    • The Thursday 3-Minute Guide Show. 3-5 minutes in length
    • The Friday The Lifestyle Fix Show. 8-10 minutes in length

NOTE: At the end of 2018, the 3-Minute Guide will not be continuing, and the editing services for that show in particular will no longer be needed.

  • The applicant is responsible for editing short social media previews for each video (20-30 seconds in length), to be posted on our social media platforms. Examples here, here, and here
  • Finally, the applicant will be responsible for captioning every video after it’s been uploaded

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A passion/understanding for online education
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere and After Effects
  • Ability to take direction and make creative adjustments
  • Flexibility to create both rough and final cuts (if needed for clients)
  • Ability to identify potential issues with footage/audio/graphics/script and work with team members to correct in a timely manner
  • Ability to ensure logical sequencing and smooth running of footage
  • The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, an eye for detail and organization, and is deadline-driven
  • Proven work experience as a video editor
  • Familiarity with TFD’s YouTube channel and online video culture in general
  • The applicant should also be able to provide a link to an online body of work with video samples from past clients available for review

TO APPLY:

  • Please send your resume +  a link to your portfolio + and the name of your favorite YouTube channel to lauren@thefinancialdiet.com, with the subject line: “TFD VIDEO EDITOR APPLICATION: YOUR NAME”
  • The deadline to apply is November 9th.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

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