Video Editor

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We’re Looking For A:  Video Editor (Freelance-to-Hire)

Location: Hybrid (El Segundo, CA and/or Burbank/North Hollywood, CA)

Hiring Process: This role will begin with a paid freelance project-based engagement prior to potential full-time employment. The initial engagement is expected to span approximately two weeks and include an estimated six days of work. A transition to full-time employment is contingent upon successful completion of the project and mutual fit.

What You’ll Be Doing: 

The Video Editor will be responsible for crafting captivating, often disruptive marketing videos that weave storytelling magic to sell pet-focused health and wellness products and food, principally through online social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, but also including potential videos for TikTok, television, sizzle reels, and more. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing their visual aesthetics and an ability to create compelling video content, motion graphics, and engaging use of editing and music. This role requires a detail-oriented individual and self-starter who can work collaboratively, communicate effectively, juggle multiple projects at once while able to meet deadlines.

• Collaborate with producers to identify common visual and short-form storytelling trends, and make data-driven, quick-turnover ad optimizations. 


• Edit raw footage into polished videos, ensuring a seamless narrative flow, high-quality visuals, and professional sound, from in-house and stock assets. 


• Design and create complex motion graphics for various projects, across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. 


• Work closely with Story Producers and other team members to understand project requirements and ensure that the final product meets the desired objectives. 


• Utilize industry-standard software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and other relevant tools to produce high-quality video content. 


• Stay updated with the latest trends and techniques in video editing, motion graphics, and animation to continuously bring fresh ideas to the table. 


• Review and fine-tune videos, ensuring they meet technical and creative standards, and are error-free before final delivery. 


• Efficiently manage multiple projects, meeting deadlines without compromising on quality.

Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

• 3-5+ years in Video Editing, ideally including 1 year in Motion Graphics 


• Proficiency in Adobe Suite: Premiere and After Effects, Photoshop, and Media Encoder. 


• Basic knowledge on media encoding and publishing 


• Has a good sense of composition and aesthetic decision


• Detailed organization and media management skills


• Attention to detail and strong communication skills 


• Has a desire to solve problems, openness to giving and receiving feedback and a hunger to always be improving


• A natural collaborator, excited to work with a cross-functional team to meet goals that help the continued growth of our business 


• Is able to establish priorities, meet deadlines and handle multiple competing tasks and demands

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.


• Annual bonus


• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.


• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.


• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.


• Reimbursements for a portion of personal cell phone and internet usage for eligible employees.


• Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance-based pay increases, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.


• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $9 million to date.


• Potential for quarterly KPI bonuses.

The base salary range is $70,400 - $88,000, plus bonus potential.

The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please click here to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote. 

Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

A Note to Recruiting Agencies: At Golden Pet Brands, we handle all hiring through our internal Talent Acquisition team. Occasionally, we might use staffing or recruiting agencies to support our internal team in finding the right candidates. Agencies are not authorized to contact our hiring teams directly to present candidates. Our internal Talent Acquisition team is responsible for all candidate presentations to our hiring managers. Golden Pet Brands will need written approval and a signed agreement before submitting any candidate info for a specific job opening. Without this, we won’t pay any fees for placements. Thank you for your understanding.

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