Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is seeking a Video Editor to work in its New York City office. This role will be responsible for editing a wide variety of videos—from medium-length (3-12 minute) documentaries to short-form videos for social media (under 1 minute) to 2-4 minute videos that lay out NRDC’s position on different environmental issues. We are looking for a talented video editor to assemble recorded footage into a finished project that matches the director’s vision and is suitable for posting on social media or broadcasting. The ideal candidate is skilled in the craft of filmmaking and understands all of the components of video production, including sound, music, visuals, and point of view.
Knowledge of NRDC’s core missions is required and the successful candidate must have a broad knowledge and curiosity about environmental issues. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented creative and a collaborative team-player. An innovative spirit, passion for digital media, and the ability to solve problems independently in a fast-paced environment is a must. Strong communication skills are essential.
This position reports directly to the Director of Video, Multimedia. Online portfolio showing examples of previously edited pieces are required for consideration.
- valuate edited footage to make sure it matches the story from the script and meets the narrative agenda of the producer and director of the film
- Source b-roll from a wide variety of places in order to tell the most relevant and impactful story
- Combine visual footage with audio sound effects, dialogue, ambient sound and a musical soundtrack to create more drama in the story
- Ensure all editing cuts, splices, changes and additions appear seamless and natural and help the story flow more effectively in the finished product
- Discuss project timeline, narrative structure, story goals and more with the director and any producers as the project is edited
- Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects
- Create rough and final cuts
- Upload and tag video files into NRDC’s Digital Asset Management (DAM) system. Maintain organized and backed up files of raw footage shot for NRDC.
- Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency
- Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere
- Experience with After Effects and creation of motion graphics a strong plus
- Solid communication skills
- Robust attention to detail
- Thorough knowledge of timing, motivation and continuity