- Title: Various Streaming Shows
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
**UPDATE 2/2/23**
We are seeing a number of applicants that live out of state apply for this position. Please note this job is NOT freelance, and you are required to work "IN OFFICE" from Naperville, IL. If you are looking for remote work, please DO NOT apply. If you are thinking of relocating to IL for this position if hired, please note that in your cover letter. - Thank you.
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We are looking for YOU (yes, YOU!) - a talented editor who will be responsible for turning raw footage into engaging, entertaining broadcast quality cuts that make our various clients send emails like, "Looks great, thanks."
This is a full-time, in-house position (not freelance) with health benefits, 401k plans, and most importantly “office snacks”. You must be able to work from our Naperville studio location (Located near I-88 & Naper Blvd - 5-minute drive from Naperville Metra). You will have a private editing suite...with windows...that OPEN! Editors will be expected to employ flexible work hours to meet some of our tight deadlines. You understand, you're an editor!
WHO WE ARE
Creative Dynamic is a full-service production company. From development through post. We are a tech forward company, offering the latest and greatest hardware/software to help streamline the workflow. We offer a competitive salary, as you will work with some of the most talented people in the country and your work will be seen by people all over the world. And we already told you about our windows. You'll probably even like the people you work with. If not, we'll let you fire up to 10 people on your first day of work. *For the right candidate*
THE POSITION
We are only interested in applicants with 2+ years of experience in this specific role or a similar role in unscripted television production. We will know if you're lying, we have a guy whose whole job is lie detecting. Those with relevant work experience will have an advantage over other candidates.
Applicants must be highly proficient with Adobe Premiere. You will be required to communicate effectively with our Director of Post Production and other post production staff.
We cannot stress how important it is that our Video Editors be excellent problem solvers, both independently and within our outstanding team.
DUTIES
* Manipulate and edit pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience
* Sort footage “selects”, create rough and final cuts
* Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
* Consult with producers from production through post-production process
* Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency.
* Be flexible that your duties may be altered based on the evolving demands of any production and we will need you to adapt to any changes that occur.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
You must be highly organized. Good Video Editors are storytellers, listeners, and problem solvers all in one. They have a great eye for quality and attention to detail.
* Proven work experience on unscripted/reality TV
* Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages
(e.g. Premiere, After Effects)
* Our primary software is ADOBE PREMIERE
* Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio
* Thorough knowledge of timing, motivation and continuity
* Creative mind and storytelling skills
* It is an advantage to possess superior people skills, and knowledge in all aspects of film production.