Position Summary:
Editor will have consistently demonstrated strong knowledge of all skills related to non-linear or linear editing. This includes a full understanding of SD and HD workflows, a solid technical base and a solid working knowledge of the 3rd party software commonly in use at the facility. Other skill sets crucial to an Editor’s success are strong client relations, creative collaboration and the ability to remain productive under pressure. An Editor will have progressed through the E2 and tiers internally, or will have documented similar experience elsewhere.

Responsibilities:

1. An Editor will have the ability to work with or without supervision. They will run their sessions in an organized and efficient manner, abiding by all standard operating procedures, naming conventions and technical specifications as set forth by the Edit management team. They will use their excellent communication skills to keep all parties involved in a project well informed of its status.

2. All Editors should be able to troubleshoot technical issues that may arise.

Requirements:
* A minimum of 5 years of relevant editing experience
* Bachelor’s degree in TV/Broadcast, Communications or a related field preferred
* Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of the Final Cut Pro Editing systems and its Effects capabilities
* Must have technical knowledge of all aspects of video editing, including importing content, working with a variety of compression formats, basic audio sweetening and DVD authoring.
* Ability to edit supervised in high pressure situations
* Intermediate to Advanced knowledge and skills with 3rd party software such as Adobe Photoshop and After Effects, Boris and GenArt’s Sapphire plug ins.
* Ability to demonstrate proficiency with composite, component, and digital signals as well as analog/digital audio processes.
* Base knowledge of HD techniques and workflows.
* Must speak English
* Experience in editing promotional material, PSAs and/or TV commercials

• Location: Bethesda
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