Senior Video Editor - Fixed Term Contract

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This role will be based in Graz, Austria.

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centred on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. 

At LinkedIn Austria, the Senior Video Editor will be working with the Editing Supervisor focusing on the Spanish, Portuguese, German and French, markets. This is a key role in developing, testing and ensuring the effective implementation of instructions and new processes across the Post Production team. The Senior Video Editor is also responsible for the inclusion, updating and training of new editors to current standards and new practices.  

Responsibilities 

• Prepare and edit footage (screen capture / live action / B-roll) of varying complexities which require additional levels of techniques and procedural development 

• Integrate different emphasizing techniques (slides, overlays, graphics and instructional focusing technique) while ensuring overall consistency of a course, highest quality editing standards and optimum end-user experience 

• Perform color grading on inconsistent live footage 

• Ensure the video presents the author’s instruction clearly with concise phrasing and a smooth, even flow by removing unnecessary rephrases, pauses, and other audible distractions and restructuring phrasing as required 

• Review and fix editing bugs. Lead and edit time-critical projects 

• Review own work and work of others to ensure delivery of a superior product 

• Manage/balance multiple projects when assigned and effectively prioritize the schedule as necessary to ensure on time completion and delivery of assignments 

• Communicate clearly with Supervisor and key stakeholders (producer, director, audio engineer, graphics team) to ensure successful handoffs throughout the post production process 

• Review relevant course raw assets prior to editing. Define the initial method for editorial approach, outlining specific areas such as green-screen, focus technique usage (pan/zoom/highlight/halo), overlay application and usage of b-rolls. Distribute ‘pre-edit’ notes to vendors if needed 

• Develop a solid foundation for thinking and working with unconventional editorial structures and non-linear storytelling formats 

• Encourage development of new editorial techniques. Actively maintain awareness and education of the latest trends and tools related to post production 

Basic Qualifications 

• 4+ years professional video editing experience, with minimum 3 years of professional working experience with Premiere Pro and an understanding of post-production applications such as After Effects 

• 2+ years of experience using audio and video compression techniques, utilizing software such as Adobe’s Media Encoder etc. 

• Business fluency in Spanish, German and English.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Business fluency in French. 

• Must have a professional reel of previous work to demonstrate craftsmanship and quality of work (please submit links to selected video projects).

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Video/Film or other related field or equivalent work experience 

• Have a solid understanding of editorial workflow structures and organizational methods 

• Strong Mac and PC computer skills including troubleshooting and basic networking knowledge. In-depth knowledge of all currently available software and hardware as it relates to video editing and production 

• Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and effectively communicate and solve practical problems or technical issues in a team environment 

• Demonstrate the ability to multitask, manage multiple projects and give guidance to team members 

• Demonstrate strong and fluent editorial techniques through proper timing, pacing, organization, and asset management within a timeline 

• Make editing decisions and apply good judgment to create a coherent and effective end product.

Suggested Skills:

• Video Editing
• Project Management 
• German
• French
• Spanish
• Film

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