Digital Video Editor (freelance)

Digital Video Editor (freelance)

Hearst Media Production Group is seeking a versatile freelance digital video editor (with producer sensibilities) who has advanced experience in the Adobe Creative suite and strong knowledge of video content for broadcast, social media and other online distribution to create promos, sizzles, social and other short-form deliverables.

An ability to mesh graphics with images, text, music and other elements is key. Experience with digital animation is strongly preferred.

We’re looking for a highly creative expert who can bring personality and character to the work, elevating it above the competition.

Responsibilities

• Producing videos across a variety of media platforms
• Curating a library of content
• Coordinating with networks for promo deliverables
• Interfacing with series production and digital teams to share assets
• Develop graphics and branding that can be used for online and broadcast campaigns
• Execute social media content distribution plans

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in post-production / social media video production / design and animation
• Mastery of Premiere is a must
• Experience with AfterEffects and Photoshop required
• Experience editing high-end content for social / digital platforms
• Understanding of web-based codecs and workflows.
• The ability to distill complex stories into fast-paced, short form, snackable content
• The ability to adapt and work quickly under short deadlines
• A high level of attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

The pay range for this role is $40.00 to $50.00 hourly. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, geographical location, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, and other factors permitted by law.

The base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities.

That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

About Company

a business unit of Hearst Television, is an independent producer and distributor of original programming for TV stations, broadcast and cable networks and streaming services.

HMPG produces hundreds of hours of programming annually across linear, streaming, digital and social media platforms for domestic and international distribution in nearly 100 countries.

Its popular shows include the Emmy Award-winning educational / informational (E / I) programming blocks airing weekends nationwide including Weekend Adventure, on ABC stations;

CBS WKND, on the CBS Network; The More You Know, on the NBC Network; One Magnificent Morning, on The CW Network; Mi Telemundo on the Telemundo Network and Go Time on independent stations.

HMPG also produces and / or distributes a diverse slate of other programming and content including Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien, America’s #1 nationally syndicated public affairs news magazine;

Consumer Reports TV, and the company’s dedicated FAST channels Xplore, The Jack Hanna Channel and Rovr Pets, available on some of the most popular smart TVs and streaming platforms.

HMPG has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, . and Charlotte. HMPG is represented by United Talent Agency.