About the role
In the fast-paced ecosystem of a tech startup, the Video and Photo Editor emerges as the linchpin of visual storytelling, adeptly leveraging state-of-the-art software like Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop. Working in close alignment with product managers, engineers, and marketing teams, they shape raw visuals into compelling narratives that articulate the startup's vision and engage target audiences. Amidst the breakneck speed and ever-shifting priorities, they adapt to different styles and formats, ensuring each video or photo aligns with the brand and resonates across diverse platforms, from social media to investor pitches. Through iterative cycles of meticulous editing, they harmonize aesthetics, message, and pacing, optimizing each element for impact and reach. In essence, the Video and Photo Editor at a tech startup is both a creative visionary and a tactical executor, skillfully translating the startup's innovative spirit into visuals that inform, captivate, and inspire.
Responsibilities
Content Creation: Edit and assemble raw video and photo assets into polished, brand-aligned pieces for various marketing and product initiatives.
Multi-Platform Adaptation: Format visual content for diverse platforms, including social media and investor presentations, optimizing for specific requirements.
Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, product, and engineering teams to ensure content meets strategic and technical goals.
Post-Production: Handle color correction, sound editing, and special effects to create a cohesive final product.
Quality Assurance: Review and revise content to meet quality and brand standards, ensuring error-free deliverables.
Deadline Management: Adhere to project timelines, ensuring timely completion without sacrificing quality.
Asset Management: Organize and archive digital media for efficient storage and future use.
Trend Awareness: Stay updated with industry trends and tools to incorporate best practices in editing.
Brand Consistency: Maintain a uniform brand voice and visual identity across all edited content.
Storyboarding: Assist in conceptualizing and planning visual narratives for marketing campaigns and product features.
Requirements
Educational Background: Typically a diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Film Studies, Media Production, or a related field.
Software Proficiency: Basic understanding of popular editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing and Adobe Photoshop for photo editing.
Basic Technical Skills: Fundamental understanding of video and photo formats, resolutions, and frame rates, along with a grasp of editing techniques like cutting, color correction, and audio synchronization.
Creative Portfolio: A beginner's portfolio showcasing prior work in video and/or photo editing, even if it's from academic or personal projects.
Storytelling Ability: Basic understanding of narrative structure and pacing, and how these elements can be translated into visual media.
Attention to Detail: Strong observational skills, essential for catching mistakes and ensuring high-quality output.
Communication Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and articulate ideas and issues clearly.
Time Management: Good organizational and multitasking abilities to manage deadlines and juggle multiple projects.
Initiative and Curiosity: A willingness to learn, adapt, and take on responsibilities, often in a fast-paced startup environment.
Cultural Fit: An understanding of startup culture and adaptability to the rapid changes and flexibility it often requires.