USHER CINEMA

YouTube Editor

Local or Remote: Contractor With Potential Full-Time
Rate: Starting at $1000 per video 

DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an individual who has a passion for crafting captivating, emotionally driven content on YouTube. The desired candidate would also possess the eyes and ears to efficiently identify the needs of our clients while using music, video, and storytelling to create the greatest expression of ourselves and our brand.

Usher Cinema is a collective of passionately-driven artists who love to bring our client’s vision to life, through the most visually compelling ways. From working with famous musicians to industry leading entrepreneurs - at Usher we pride ourselves in our ability to revolutionize storytelling, while delivering an unforgettable experience. We are a full-service creative agency that specializes in delivering leading-class video marketing content across various digital platforms.

As our YouTube video editor, you would be responsible for managing material such as footage, sound effects, motion graphics, music, and special effects to produce video content that is aligned with Usher’s vision and standards. 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.

The ideal candidate does not need to be micromanaged, but rather takes it upon themselves to find inspiration and ideas. The goal would be to hand this person a project, and they would have a clear understanding of what our brand represents, and the quality that we try to consistently achieve. 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 high quality content.

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
  • ​Properly Identify music that best fits certain scenes and videos
  • ​​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
  • ​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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