Graphic Designer / Video Editors - Generous Compensation

BC Forward is currently seeking a highly motivated Video Editor  for an opportunity in East Moline, IL 61244.

Position Title: Video Editor
Location:  East Moline, IL
Expected Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Full Time 40 Hours Contract, Onsite

Job Description:
Elevate and differentiate the Client brand through world-class storytelling. 

• You’ll touch a gamut of subjects, creating assets and editing stories that help promote equipment, share the customer story, and enhance our rich brand legacy.
• The ideal candidate will be well-experienced across a myriad of video styles and formats, from short, thumb-stopping social content to longer form editorial-style productions. 
• The work is largely self-managed, but you collaborate closely with internal clients and stakeholders and outside agency partners throughout the editing process. 
• The Editor is a critical part of our larger Visual Services photo/video department, which maintains residency of a 50,000 sqft studio in East Moline, IL. 
• While this role’s primary function is working as a video Editor as described above, the candidate will also occasionally assist shoots in-studio and in-field (locally), running grip and operating video equipment.

Major duties:

• Editing video (70% of the time)
• Assisting video shoots, in-studio and in-field (20% of the time)
• Studio help (10% of the time)

What skills you need:

• 5-7 years video editing experience
• Excellent communication and project management skills, extremely organized with post-production workflow and file management
• Expert working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, namely Adobe Premier Pro, After Effects and Photoshop or Illustrator
• Experience with professional cinema camera equipment from manufacturers such as Sony, Canon, Panasonic, RED
• Expert working knowledge of numerous video camera file formats, codecs, transcoding and export of appropriately formatted deliverables
• Basic working knowledge of video lighting, audio and general production equipment.
• Proficient in Mac OS operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in basic audio editing to achieve the best possible sound
• Capable of performing physically demanding tasks, including (but not limited to): navigating uneven/rough terrain while carrying gear; working in all weather conditions (very cold to very hot); able to lift and carry gear weighing up to 50lbs
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Ability to self-start and work independently as well as follow direction and edit and produce content that effectively captures the intended story or purpose
• Must submit link to portfolio/demo edit reel at time of application

What makes you stand out:

• Proven track record of executing a range of video projects — smaller promotional videos to larger commercial edits to content for social media
• Motion graphics experience / competency / 2D or 3D animation
• Experience or familiarity with heavy equipment (ability to operate is a ++)
• Experience shooting the industries we serve (ag, construction, forestry, turf, etc.)
• Experience working in a video studio and or outdoor jobsites
• Experience editing and working with large corporations or brands and high level leadership

Education:

• Four-year University Degree (or equivalent work experience) in related field — editing, motion graphics, videography

Benefits:
BC Forward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.