Orbus Visual Communications: Freelance Video Editor

Client: Orbus Visual Communications

Location: Remote

Contract: Contractor

About the Company

Orbus Visual Communications® is a market-leading group of brands in the United States and Canada that specialize in the manufacture and production of portable, modular, and custom displays used in events, exhibits, retail, and workplace interiors. Brands within the group include The Exhibitors’ Handbook®, Promo HandbookTM, Nimlok®, Nimlok Canada, Fabric Images®, SEG Systems & Services®, Ultima® Displays Canada, and SignPro Systems®. Orbus’ supply and manufacturing operations reside in Chicago, Las Vegas, Charlotte, and Toronto. For more information, visit www.orbus.com.

Job Description

A growing, dynamic Visual Communications Company (Orbus Visual Communications) seeks a Freelance Video Editor to assist the Lead Videographer with video editing responsibilities & duties. Orbus specializes in creative manufacturing and printing for the Tradeshow, Live Events, Retail and Interiors sectors. On top of our comprehensive library of marketing & product videos, Orbus has built a dynamic training system to assist our internal employees across North America. Video modules are being created to supplement the training system and will require a video editor to turn raw footage into a complete & polished video chapter for each topic. This is a freelance contract position with potential opportunity to expand into a larger role in the future.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing raw footage and pulling selects and soundbites
• Following a script or outline
• Edit video content to meet project requirements, ensuring high-quality, engaging, and visually appealing videos
• Take notes & transcribe audio for organizational purposes
• Collaborate closely with our Lead Videographer and other team members to understand project goals, objectives, and vision
• Report to and incorporate feedback from team members to achieve the desired final product
• Select and combine the most effective shots of footage to form a logical and smoothly running story
• Edit footage to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing software
• Determine the specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete videos
• Meet project deadlines and deliver completed work in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a video editor with a strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of editing styles and projects
• Expert at working with DSLR camera footage & codecs
• Knowledge and proficiency working in video editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, After Effects
• Ability to conduct recorded interviews/testimonials
• Creative problem solving and asset management skills
• Proficiency in basic color correction within FCPX, Premiere Pro or Davinci-Resolve
• Knowledge and proficiency working in PC and or/ Macintosh platforms & Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, Light Room & Acrobat Pro
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Desired Skills & Traits

• Detail and deadline oriented
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects, manage time
• Critical thinking and analysis is a must
• Great communicator with a positive can-do, will-do attitude
• Capability to work in a team environment, meet and collaborate with a variety of team members

Availability: Must be reliably available Monday-Friday (9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. CST) during November, December and January

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