Video Editor/Graphics Editor - Bhubaneshwar
- HBdigitech
- 4 - 6 years
- Bhubaneswar
- 4 years ago
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Job Description
Video Editor duties and responsibilities
- Assembling raw footage and transferring or uploading to a computer
- Following a script, screenplay or outline
- Inputting sound to enhance footage, which may include selecting music and writing voiceovers
- Inputting graphics to enhance footage
- Digitally splicing film and video and synchronizing them into one rough cut file
- Improving and correcting lighting, coloring and faulty footage
- Working closely with directors to present a final product that matches his or her vision
A successful Video Editor will be a creative individual with a background in media, art, communication, photography, videography and/or technology. An ideal Video Editor has a combination of all in order to understand all elements of producing a finished quality film or video. While a college degree is not necessary, it is helpful. A Video Editor must have experience in working with film and video and training in video production and editing software, such as Final Cut Pro, are extremely helpful.
Here are several skills and qualifications a Video Editor should have:
- Training in multimedia and communications helpful
- Proficiency in editing software programs
- General understanding of computers and digital equipment and knowledge of new and cuttingedge technology
- Ability to take and follow direction, while also having a creative eye for improvements
- Pitch and create enterprise and breaking news visuals for all platforms;
- Support any other on-the-ground needs for staff, including schedules and vacation;
- Direct, assign, and support three graphics reporters with visual, technical and editorial guidance, inspiring them to do their best work;
- Work with reporters and editors to shape ideas into visual story opportunities;
- Stay abreast, and ahead of, new storytelling trends and techniques;
- Create and shape new workflows and processes in a fast-paced, global, and cross-platform newsroom;
- Support the growth of the visual department by recruiting talented visual journalists;
- Review visual pitches and use judgment and expertise to decide which should become visual assignments;
- Edit visual stories;
- Work closely with the Visual Editor to assign and produce work.
- Demonstrable experience leading a team successfully;
- Able to work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines;
- Able to train reporters and editors to learn new skills that will contribute to their visual storytelling;
- A creative vision and willing to share and collaborate on new ideas;
- A minimum of three years of experience in a newsroom, ideally 4-6 years;
- Strong cartography skills are a bonus;
- Expertise with charting and other data visualization techniques;
- Able to prioritize best opportunities for visual stories using judgment and strategic acumen;
- Excellent visual skills, including demonstrable design knowledge, such as layout, typography, color, interaction design, and fluency with Adobe tools;
- Experience with data journalism and associated tools, such as Excel, or R;
- Able to schedule and run effective meetings in person or remotely;
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and its libraries, especially D3;
- Knowledge of responsive design, and the technical nuances of the digital landscape.
Job Classification
Industry: Advertising, PR, MR, Event ManagementFunctional Area: Journalism, Editing, Content, Role Category: Journalist/WriterRole: Journalist/WriterEmployement Type: Full timeEducation
Under Graduation: Any Graduate in Any SpecializationPost Graduation: Any Postgraduate in Any SpecializationDoctorate: Doctorate Not RequiredContact Details:
Company: HBdigitechLocation(s): Bhubaneswar
Keyskills: Graphics SAN Cartography French Video Editor Interaction design Javascript HTML data visualization Adobe
HBdigitech
We are a Techno Marketing Organisation in Bhubaneswar, promised to provide Marketing Research, support and Analysis for All Business Markets (SBM?s) and New Starts-Ups with a focus to establish a win-win environment for all stakeholders of All business markets.
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