Job description
Pagemasters, a division of The Canadian Press, has an opening for a part-time Video Editor who can compile and edit video material into quality, finalized product for our clients. This position is remote but the successful applicant must reside in the province of Ontario and can commute to the Toronto office for meetings occasionally.
Responsibilities
Using material provided by the client, you will:
- Assemble short videos
- Isolate relevant portions from longer clips to create a coherent narrative, and cover cuts with appropriate b-roll or transitions
- Work with branding elements, adjusting names, titles, etc. where appropriate
- Export to final video and perform revisions as requested by client
- Post finished clips to client’s content management system, or via internal methods
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven non-linear editing experience; Adobe Premiere preferred
- Knowledge of PhotoShop, After Effects and Apple Motion a plus
- Appreciation for timing and composition
- Attention to detail
- Strong technical skills, familiarity with Mac
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multi-task under tight deadline pressure with speed and accuracy
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, and occasional weekends and statutory holidays.
If you have an eye for detail and a passion for news, please apply with your resume and cover letter by May 2, 2025.
Diversity & Inclusion
PMNA is committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we support the goals of employment equity and believe that everyone should be able to contribute to the Company’s success in accordance with their abilities. We welcome applications from all diverse groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities and people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation due to disability to participate in the interview process, please advise us of your needs.
COVID-19
PMNA is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for employees. Offers of employment are conditional upon the candidate providing proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or proof of an upcoming appointment to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19, by the time of start date. The Company has an accommodation process in place to provide suitable accommodation to employees who are unable to obtain vaccines against COVID-19 for qualifying medical or religious exemptions.
