Junior Video Editor

JUNIOR VIDEO EDITOR

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

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**WHAT TO EXPECT**

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our (XXX) office, you will be part of an internal agency that will take Gates content and creative to the next level, delivering out-of-the-box, game-changing assets like company brand films, customer story films, product demo videos, instructional videos, video advertisements, and more.

Send us your resume and a demo reel demonstrating strong video shooting and editing capabilities to be considered.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Work closely with the Senior Video Editor to achieve the best optimal outcome
- Work as a video editor to produce high-quality final products
- Splice raw film footage together from various sources and shoots, and combine it with other scenes to create a cohesive story that meets the narrative agenda
- Combine visual footage with audio sound effects, dialogue, ambient sound, and a musical soundtrack to create more drama in the story
- Use computer editing software programs, video switching devices, digital video effects programs and other tools to piece together film components
- Ensure all editing cuts, splices, changes and additions appear seamless and natural and help the story flow more effectively in the finished product
- Create sound effects by recording specific audio clips or choose audio effects from a database of sounds to include in the final film
- Work as a shooter with various cameras from DSLR to Pro
- Design basic motion graphics/ lower thirds/ animations for illustrating ideas
- Work with internal requesters to understand their video needs and execute
- Work multiple video projects and deliver against deadlines
- Work with the Senior Video Editor to Maintain a video library of b-roll and multimedia assets

**ABOUT YOU**
- 2 to 4 years of experience filming and editing video for global brands.
- Bachelor's degree in film, video production or communications or equivalent.
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Proficiency with the full Adobe Creative Suite, especially After Effects and Premiere Pro
- Knowledge of interviewing/green screen lighting techniques and all aspects of post-production
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with confidence to explain and sell ideas to colleagues.
- Ability and conviction to defend your creative approach while exhibiting an openness to feedback and willingness to make changes.
- Ensures output meets the agreed-upon plan from both a creative and a strategic messaging standpoint, as well as being informed by current brand guidelines.
- Must be available to work on shoot locations as needed.
- Availability to work occasional evenings/weekends if necessary to meet a deadline.
- Must be able to travel internationally (passport and VISA are a plus)
- Enjoys and has the expertise to execute a wide range of video styles with finesse, including instructional, sizzle, documentary, testimonial, motivational, and others.
- Must be comfortable running camera, setting up lighting, capturing field audio, conducting interviews, and filling other diverse roles during a shoot.
- Expertise operating a camera and a deep understanding of storytelling and the technical details that make average camera work look amazing.
- Strong familiarity with professional cameras, prosumer camcorders, various HD and SD formats, lighting/grip
- Knowledge and understanding of various types of cameras, lenses and how to create a certain shot.
- Editing skills that demonstrate solid technical prowess with a creative approach.

**WHY GATES?**

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift a