Gerben IP is seeking a talented freelance video editor to work in both short and long formats with experience in creating engaging and dynamic video content for social media and YouTube.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in video and audio editing, as well as motion graphics, with a keen eye for pacing, timing, and visual storytelling. They should also have proven experience in video editing, particularly for social media platforms like LinkedIn and Youtube Shorts.

Videos should align with the brand and will be translating legal concepts, mostly related to trademarks, into accessible, educational videos.

This will be an ongoing opportunity, as we anticipate recording approximately 2-4 hours of content per month to be repurposed in a variety of ways.

Examples of the types of video projects:

• Interview style/talking head podcasts

• Longer form solo video podcasts with graphics

• Short (5-ish minute) videos for Youtube/website

• Social Media shorts (90 secs or less) for LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube

Qualifications

• Experience in audio mixing with an understanding of what makes vocals sound great

• Basic understanding of audio mastering, ensuring podcast episodes meet distribution platform standards

• Ability to stay up to date on social media trends, particularly in video content, recommending new formats and strategies

• Strong attention to detail

• Reliable internet connection

• Portfolio showcasing relevant work

• Minimum 3 years of video editing and post-production experience

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with shooting video in a studio setting (if local)

• Editing video and audio to capture and maintain viewer attention

• Utilizing your audio mastering knowledge to ensure balanced and clear audio

• Improving and correcting any potential lighting, coloring or sound issues

• Integrating graphics, photos, titles, etc to enhance the visual appeal of the content

• Watching/listening through longer form podcast episodes (interview and solo), making (multicam) edits and cuts to enhance coherence, conciseness, and flow

• Identify opportunities for engaging short-form clips

• Completing revisions as necessary

• Exporting and adjusting videos for multiple formats/sizes

If interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

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