USHER CINEMA

Story Editor

Local or Remote: Full-Time Contractor

DESCRIPTION
We are seeking documentary-style editors with strong storytelling capabilities and motion graphics skills. We are looking for editors who are very passionate about crafting compelling, emotionally driven stories and have the ability to visually bring a story to life. 

We are a full-service creative agency that specializes in delivering leading-class video marketing content across various digital platforms. We are a collective of young artists who love to collaborate and work together to produce art. We are seeking individuals with similar interests to join our team.

As a Story Editor, you'll manage material such as camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, adding motion graphics and special effects to produce an industry-leading final product. This is a key role in the post-production process and your skills will determine the quality of the finished result.

You will work directly with other creatives on our team and report to our Creative Director and Account Manager. The Account Manager will provide you with project briefs designed by the Creative Director. As new requests arrive, it is your responsibility to gather all information required to edit and deliver the project as outlined by the project briefs.

It is imperative that you are extremely thoughtful in your work and that you pay attention to every detail throughout the creative process. 

We are looking for talented artists with exceptional knowledge of creative storytelling who possess the ability to produce magic.

It is also extremely important for us to find editors who have the ability to work well with others and who have the necessary hardware and software for high-end video editing. 

We are seeking ambitious professionals to join our ever-expanding team. There is ample opportunity for promotion within the organization, so we are seeking individuals who are keen to grow with a team for the long term.
ABOUT YOU
You will have previous experience in editing videos for various marketing and social media platforms. You are a people person who has the ability to build relationships, communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, and provide outstanding customer service.

You thrive on planning, organizing, juggling multiple priorities, and taking initiative in order to meet deadlines. You are flexible, autonomous, and always looking for ways to improve your performance. Your solution-focused approach encourages you to think outside the box.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • ​​Capability to extract stories from unscripted content
  • ​Understanding the effects of music on human emotions
  • ​Having the ability to be resourceful, if you don't know the answer, you will find it
  • ​​Ability to produce powerful motion graphics
  • ​Knowledge of color correction and image enhancement
  • ​Expertise in sound design and audio mastering
  • ​​The ability to write voice-overs on stories that require additional information
  • ​Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • ​Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks
  • ​Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and a drive for perfection
  • ​The ability to work with a can-do attitude
  • ​Self-motivated and team-oriented
  • ​Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, and judgment when handling critical and sensitive information
  • ​A positive, unperturbed attitude that is flexible, responsive, and ready to change whenever necessary
  • ​Opens up to constructive criticism
  • ​Interacts with co-workers with emotional intelligence
  • ​Being flexible and open to participating in a wide variety of ad hoc projects
  • ​Possess the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
HIGHLY DESIRED BUT NOT NECESSARY
  • ​A student of the art of storytelling
  • ​Studies video editing tutorials on YouTube in spare time
EDITING SOFTWARE
  • ​Adobe Premiere Pro (Preferred)
  • ​Adobe After Effects
  • ​Adobe Illustrator
  • ​Adobe Photoshop
  • ​Final Cut Pro
ABOUT US
We are Usher Cinema, a full-service creative agency that specializes in delivering leading-class video marketing content across various digital platforms. Our videos have revolutionized the way direct sales video marketing has been produced over the last 5 years. Our mission is to create a diverse group of artists who push the boundaries of creative expression while surrounded by people who go beyond what is possible. We are a group of young artists who love to collaborate to produce art that we are proud of and we are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.

We are an organization that appreciates diversity and is open to applications from a variety of backgrounds. Additionally, we are committed to flexible work hours, so please reach out to us if you have questions about how this role might work for you.

Although we are seeking to hire someone to work from our headquarters in Boise Idaho, we will consider applicants who can work remotely in a similar time zone or during similar hours if they are exceptionally qualified.
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Usher Cinema
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