VIDEO EDITOR
Reports to Producer
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is seeking a Video Editor to work under the leadership of Word on Fire’s Producer, in collaboration with Word on Fire’s production team, to creatively edit, post-produce, and further refine Word on Fire’s video endeavors, bringing beautiful media to the culture.
LOCATION: Rochester, MN
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time
Please submit samples of your work with your application.
Responsibilities
Elevate Word on Fire video content through swift, elegant, narratively focused editing of regular media content
Collaborate with the production team in creative ideation and technical planning for new video projects from conception through final delivery
Leverage expertise to guide the production team in refining internal post-production processes
Shepherd larger form video projects, post-production supervising internal and external collaborators to execute the Word on Fire creative vision, partnering closely with finishing team, music supervisors, producers and creatives from ideation through final delivery
Collaborate with other Word on Fire departments and staff as necessary
Assist with audio and video recording in the Word on Fire Studio space
Act as a liaison between Production and Marketing/Distribution departments as needed
Identify areas for improvement and offer suggestions to maintain and advance Word on Fire studio spaces and productions
Requirements
Artistic and story driven sensibility, technical expertise in all aspects of post production, experience editing short and long format work, and versioning experience
Knowledge and experience both creatively and technically in broadcast, web, theater and event deliverables
Knowledge and experience of the post production pipeline: Offline, online & conform, general compositing, screen compositing / replacement, picture clean up, logo & wire removal, rotoscoping, color correction, reflection removal, image stabilization, grain removal/matching, tracking, time/speed morphs, project archiving and mixing
Understanding of devices, frame rates, codecs, file formats and cameras
An extraordinary sense of taste and an ability to adapt to a variety of visual styles
Solid communication and relationship skills, including collaborating cross-functionally within an organization
Ability to visualize the creative team’s vision in the early concepting stage and continual ideation with the team throughout the edit
Expertise in FCPX, Premiere, After Effects, Compressor, Photoshop
A discerning sensibility, able to anticipate audience perceptions and gracefully curate media content aligned with the Word on Fire mission
Commitment to the mission of Word on Fire, which is to draw people into or back to the Catholic Church
Desired Qualifications
5+ years of experience in post production, in-house advertising agency, or in-house commercial production company
Background in music and timing
Familiarity with the work of Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire
Mission
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into—or back to—the Catholic faith.
Word on Fire is founded upon and intent on prioritizing its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire's religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual's religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.
Employee Benefits
Full-time employees receive numerous benefits including competitive compensation, insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & more), generous paid time off and paid holidays, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary company match.