4 days ago
Video Editor - Post-Production Specialist
Keystone Recruitment
Remote
Contractor
$65,000
Remote
Job Overview
Job TitleVideo Editor - Post-Production Specialist
Job TypeContractor
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary$65,000
LocationRemote
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Job Description
Video Editor - Post-Production Specialist
Keystone Recruitment is seeking a talented Video Editor - Post-Production Specialist to create professional video content and meticulously document complete editing workflows. This remote contract role requires you to showcase your full post-production process, from raw footage to final delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Video Editing: Execute complete video projects using industry-standard editing software, covering raw footage import through final export and delivery.
- Workflow Documentation: Clearly articulate editing decisions, sequencing choices, and problem-solving techniques through written and verbal explanations.
- Asset Organization: Efficiently organize, label, and manage raw footage, audio tracks, graphics, and exported files for seamless team handoff and archiving.
- Narrative & Pacing: Apply expertise in timing to structure compelling video stories with optimal visual flow, transitions, and audience engagement.
- Quality Refinement: Refine rough cuts, optimize transitions, color grade, and resolve technical/creative challenges to ensure professional-grade results.
Required Skills
- Professional video editing experience with complete project delivery.
- Proficiency with industry-standard video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut).
- Strong narrative timing and visual storytelling capabilities.
- Expertise in asset management and file organization.
- Excellent written communication skills for explaining creative processes.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
Technical Tools Used
- Professional video editing software
- Audio editing and mixing tools
- Color grading and motion graphics applications
- Cloud storage/collaboration platforms
- Documentation and project management tools
Weekly Workflow Example (15 hours)
- Monday (2h): Footage organization + project planning
- Tuesday (3h): Rough cut assembly + basic transitions
- Wednesday (2h): Process documentation + first review
- Thursday (3h): Color grading + audio refinement
- Friday (3h): Final polish + export + delivery docs
- Weekend (2h): Revisions + portfolio updates
Success Metrics
- Achieve 95%+ first-pass quality acceptance.
- Successfully complete 3-5 video projects weekly.
- Deliver professional-grade exports ready for client delivery.
- Produce clear, actionable workflow documentation.
Ideal Background
- Freelance video editors with comprehensive project experience.
- Content creators specializing in social media or e-learning videos.
- Multimedia producers skilled in end-to-end workflows.
- Motion graphics artists with live-action editing capabilities.
Key skills/competency
- Video Editing
- Post-Production
- Workflow Documentation
- Asset Management
- Narrative Storytelling
- Color Grading
- Audio Mixing
- Adobe Premiere
- DaVinci Resolve
- Final Cut Pro
How to Get Hired at Keystone Recruitment
- Research Keystone Recruitment's culture: Study their mission, values, recent projects, and any contractor testimonials on LinkedIn.
- Tailor your resume and portfolio: Highlight your end-to-end video editing projects, proficiency with Adobe Premiere/DaVinci Resolve, and workflow documentation examples.
- Showcase diverse project experience: Emphasize your ability to handle various video types, from social media to e-learning, demonstrating narrative and pacing skills.
- Prepare for a technical assessment: Be ready to discuss your post-production workflow, asset management strategies, and how you approach color grading and audio refinement.
- Demonstrate strong communication: Practice articulating your creative decisions and problem-solving techniques clearly, as workflow documentation is key.
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