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We are seeking an experienced video editor for a comprehensive internal Safety/Awareness
video series consisting of 25 videos (4-8 minutes each). This is a part-time freelance position
requiring expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro and After Effects, with a
hybrid work arrangement combining office collaboration and remote editing.
Responsibilities
- Primary Responsibilities
- Video Editing: Select best takes from 4K talking head footage and create engaging, professional edits
- Motion Graphics: Design and implement on-screen text animations, lower thirds, and transitions using After Effects
- Visual Enhancement: Collaborate on sourcing, integrating, and/or creating B-roll footage, custom animations, stock footage, and infographics
- Brand Compliance: Ensure all content adheres to provided brand guidelines while exploring creative animation opportunities
- File Management: Maintain organized project files within established folder structures
- Total Videos: 25 videos in series
- Video Length: 4-8 minutes per video
- Source Material: 4K single camera talking head footage (23.978 fps)
- Project Timeline
- Total Estimated Hours: 250-350 hours
- Phase 1 Priority: First 5 videos completed by end of August/early September 2025
- Approach: Quality over speed - adequate time allocated for high-quality output
- Remaining Videos: Scheduled based on filming completion and client priorities
- Edited videos in formats to be specified per video
- Raw project files organized in existing folder structure
- All assets and media properly archived on external SSDs
- Hybrid Schedule
- Office Days: 1-2 days per week initially for:
- ○ File transfers and media management
- ○ Collaborative video reviews
- ○ Creative brainstorming sessions
- ○ Direct feedback and approval processes
- Remote Days: Remaining days for focused editing work
- Schedule Evolution: Expect transition to 1 day in office weekly as workflow becomes
- established
- Primary Software: Adobe Premiere Pro (essential), After Effects (preferred)
- Additional Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop for graphics workflow)
- File Management: External SSDs for project files and media
- Review Process: Frame.io for media reviews and approval stages
- Brand Assets: Provided templates for lower thirds, transitions, and end cards
Content Details
Timeline & Deliverables
Deliverables
Work Arrangement
Tools & Infrastructure
Qualifications
- Proven experience with full-cycle video editing workflows
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
- Experience integrating diverse B-roll sources (stock footage, animations, infographics)
- Experience with 4K video workflows and frame rate considerations
- Ability to work with brand guidelines while maintaining creative flexibility
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong understanding of cutting, color grading, and audio mixing
- Advanced After Effects skills for custom animations and motion graphics
- Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for graphic design workflows
- Knowledge of professional file management and organization systems
- Previous experience with internal/corporate video content
What We Offer!
- Relocation assistance
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents)
- Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
- Parental leave
- Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) matching up to 6%
- Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
- Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields
Compliance Requirements
- Criminal background check clearance
- Drug test clearance wherever applicable
Project Management
- Communication & Collaboration
- Review Process: Structured feedback through Frame.io at key milestones
- File Sharing: External SSD-based workflow with established folder structures
- Meeting Cadence: Regular check-ins during office days, as-needed remote
- communication
- Adherence to brand guidelines and visual consistency
- Quality of motion graphics and visual enhancements
- Timely delivery of priority videos
- Effective collaboration and communication throughout project lifecycle
- Professional file organization and project archival
- Please provide:
- Reel or samples demonstrating relevant editing experience
- Examples of motion graphics and text animation work
- Any corporate or internal communications video experience
- Brief description of your Adobe Creative Suite proficiency levels
Success Metrics
Application Requirements
Portfolio Submission
$45 - $60 an hour
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LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.
Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.
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