RETROSPEC FILMS Video Editor Salary in the United States

SUMMARY of Position

We are looking to fill a position in the Post Production department of Retrospec Films where the qualified candidate will spend up to 90% of their time editing a variety of different projects. From local commercials to national brand promotions, you will work on some incredibly creative projects as well as simple edits that will still require the same amount of effort as passion as the larger edits. 

This position may be asked to participate in production duties where you may find that you spend 10% of your time working on set doing such things as collaborating on visual effect shots/sequences, script supervising, DIT, and general on set production assistance.

ABOUT Retrospec Films

WHO WE ARE: Retrospec Films is a film and video production company.  We are a group of enthusiasts inspired by life to create things that are unique, effective, and worth watching. We have been in business for 12 years and have a solid reputation amongst clients all over the world.

WHAT WE DO: Collaborate. Brainstorm. Concept. Write. Sketch. Storyboard. Cast. Location Scout. Plan. Schedule. Travel. Light. Shoot. Direct. Edit. Composite. VFX. Animate. Model. Color. Score. Finish. Showcase. Celebrate.

WHERE WE CREATE: We are located in Broken Arrow, OK.  We shoot many of our projects in our 11,000 square foot studio. Other times our projects take us all over the world. 44 states in the USA. South Africa. The Philippines. Hungary. Mexico. Canada. Liberia. Egypt. Ghana. Tokyo. Guatemala. Panama.

WHO WE WORK FOR: We work with companies directly and as a production resource for Advertising Agencies and various creative companies.

 

The ROLE

--Ability to edit commercials, interviews, stories and other various edits with deadlines

--Take ideas and run with them on certain projects

--Able to receive and take written and verbal direction

--Must have innate understanding of “story arc” and “overall flow” of videos

--Live and breathe to create edits that communicates a message

--Must be able to be work well with clients directly in an edit setting

--Solid understanding of advertising and marketing principles
 

The SKILL Set

--4 year college degree (or equivalent)

--2-4 plus years experience in a video production or creative environment

--Expert in Adobe Premier and other preferred design programs

--Highly proficient using entire Adobe Suite

The DETAILS

--This is a full-time position working at Retrospec Films in Broken Arrow, OK

--Salary depends on experience

--Retrospec Films is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

About YOU

--Must be a self-starter

--Must love video

--Must love design

--Must be able to work independently and with the team

--Must be a quick decision maker

--Must work well under pressure and under deadline

--Collaborative teamwork is 100% necessary for success

--Passionate believer in Retrospec’s mission and goals

--Will not settle for average and willing to go the extra mile

--Confident to be able to walk in and begin producing on day one

--Eager to learn and fill roles where needed