Job description
Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.
Newsweek is seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior Video Editor to join our team and create engaging, branded video content for Newsweek events. Your primary objective will be to deliver top-notch production quality and ensure the seamless execution of pre-event promos and one awards video, impressing both our sponsors and stakeholders with outstanding results. This is a contract position starting as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Edit and assemble raw footage into polished, compelling videos for various platforms, including digital, broadcast, and social media.
- Collaborate with producers, directors, and other team members to establish project timelines and creative direction.
- Incorporate music, sound effects, graphics, and visual effects to enhance storytelling and overall production quality.
- Ensure video content aligns with brand guidelines, project goals, and audience preferences.
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging editing techniques to continuously improve the quality of work.
- Oversee the post-production workflow, including color grading, audio mastering, and quality control.
- Manage and archive video assets and project files in an organized and accessible manner.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Senior Video Editor or similar role, with an impressive portfolio showcasing diverse video projects.
- Proficiency in industry-standard video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve).
- Familiarity with AI video editing tools, such as Opus Clip, CapCut, etc.
- Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual composition.
- Solid knowledge of color correction, sound editing, and visual effects integration.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
- A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in creative video editing, with a focus on sizzle reels and promo video
- Experience producing and editing branded and promotional video content for sponsors and clients, creating sizzle reels, editing raw footage
- Managing all aspects of video projects from concept development to final delivery.
- Strong communication skills to convey vision to the team and clients.
- Keen eye for detail and a strong sense of creativity.
- Ability to conceptualize and execute visually compelling content that aligns with the brand’s message and objectives.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Understanding of and adherence to copyright laws, licensing, and permissions related to video production.
- Able to start immediately.
- Excellent written and spoken English; flexibility in working hours.
Desirables
- Familiarity with live-streaming production or multi-camera editing.
- Experience with motion graphics/animation, illustration and graphic design
Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.
