Video Editing Expert
Keystone Recruitment
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Job Description
Video Editing Expert (Remote)
We are seeking a highly skilled Video Editing Expert to join one of our clients on a contract basis. In this role, you will help shape how next-generation AI systems learn professional video editing workflows. You will work end-to-end on real editing projects using OpenShot or Shotcut, demonstrating your authentic editing process, creative decision-making, and technical problem-solving. This is a unique opportunity to directly influence digital tools by showcasing the craft and mindset of an experienced video editor.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute complete video editing projects—from organizing raw footage to delivering polished final exports—using OpenShot or Shotcut.
- Demonstrate your real editing workflow, including asset management, sequencing, pacing, and creative problem resolution, while being recorded for AI training purposes.
- Clearly articulate your editing rationale and creative decisions in both written and verbal formats.
- Optimize workflows to ensure efficiency and high production value.
- Troubleshoot technical and creative challenges, documenting your approach and solutions.
- Participate in structured feedback sessions to refine best practices.
- Contribute to a collaborative environment focused on knowledge sharing and process transparency.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced expertise in OpenShot or Shotcut, with proven experience completing full projects from start to finish.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating the ability to transform raw footage into compelling visual stories.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in explaining workflow and decision-making.
- Strong asset organization and timeline management skills.
- High attention to detail with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Interest in contributing to AI-driven innovation in creative tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching or mentoring others in video editing tools or workflows.
- Background in workflow optimization or process design.
- Familiarity with emerging trends in AI-assisted content creation.
Key skills/competency
- Video Editing
- OpenShot
- Shotcut
- Workflow Optimization
- AI Training
- Creative Storytelling
- Asset Management
- Technical Problem-solving
- Communication Skills
- Process Design
How to Get Hired at Keystone Recruitment
- Research Keystone Recruitment's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their client-focused approach.
- Tailor your resume for video editing expertise: Highlight advanced OpenShot/Shotcut skills, a strong portfolio, and experience in AI-driven projects, matching the Video Editing Expert role requirements.
- Showcase your portfolio effectively: Ensure your portfolio clearly demonstrates end-to-end video projects, creative storytelling, and technical problem-solving, with specific examples relevant to AI training.
- Prepare for skill-specific interviews: Be ready to articulate your editing rationale, workflow optimization strategies, and problem-solving approaches for video editing challenges.
- Demonstrate remote work proficiency: Emphasize your ability to work independently, manage assets, and communicate effectively in a remote, collaborative environment for this Video Editing Expert position.
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