Senior Video Editor

***The salary range for this position is $102.59 - $107.04 per hour.***

***Please note, that all applicants applying for US job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.***

Our Customer is a corporation that develops, manufactures, and markets robotic products designed to improve clinical outcomes of patients through minimally invasive surgery. Founded in 1995, their goal was to create innovative, robotic-assisted systems that help empower doctors and hospitals to make surgery less invasive than an open approach. Working with the top medical professionals, they continue to develop new, minimally invasive surgical platforms and future diagnostic tools to help solve complex healthcare challenges around the world.

We are seeking a Senior Video Editor on a contract basis to join the Media Production team within Brand and Creative. As they continue to further cement the company's brand aesthetic and market leadership, they need to continue delivering award-winning promotional films, product launch videos, sizzle reels, and documentaries. This role will work with a mix of Common Gateway Interface (CGI), motion graphics, and live-action content created by internal teams as well as the roster of leading global production companies and agencies. The position will sit with the company’s Brand and Creative team, reporting to our Director of Media Production. This role is a hybrid setup with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote in Sunnyvale, CA.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver creative, thoughtful edits to a wide range of promotional and informational videos
• Collaborate with internal colleagues and external agencies on additional asset development or sourcing, such as CGI, motion graphics, illustrations, and photography
• Think strategically and understand the core stages of the video production process in service of making post-production more streamlined and efficient
• Mentor and/or collaborate with other editors on the team, perhaps on their projects, on yours, or both
• Collaborate and/or create edit punch lists / review cut notes to clearly communicate changes from one edit to the next
• Collaborate with project Producers on supporting negotiations through an approved bid process
• Including but not limited to production estimates, talent usage, music licensing, and stock imagery or clip licensing
• Manage multiple, simultaneous projects so they come in on time and within budget
• Track all reviews/revisions on projects and make sure all comments are communicated to stakeholders and/or vendors in a clear and timely manner
• Serve as a quality control check on product representation and claims accuracy on all footage, motion graphics, and CGI
• Data management for stills, video, graphics, and other files that make up each editorial project
• Confirm all assets are named using appropriate naming conventions as defined by the Media Production team
• Archive all final produced assets and maintain updates in archives by teaming with the internal asset management team
• Provide appropriate metadata regarding the origin of assets and all rights restrictions
• Maintain positive and collaborative relationships across various groups within Brand and Creative, Corporate Marketing, and other business units across the company
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Producers, and stakeholders to ensure our videos meet compliance, regulatory, and legal requirements
• Collaborate with Brand and Creative colleagues on both production and post-production to refine our process for greater efficiency

Must Haves:

• Minimum of 7-10+ years of solid creative editorial post-production experience
• Solid and deep understanding of the video post-production workflow as well as best practices gleaned from years of editorial experience
• Experience working in the Agile-Scrum workflow
• Expert knowledge and user of the Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Audition
• Bonus points if you have basic to Intermediate knowledge of Cinema 4D, Maya, Redshift, Vray, Houdini, real-time engines, and like tools and processes for CGI workflow
• Basic to Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Bridge, Lightroom and Photoshop
• Demonstrated experience owning, supporting, or managing multiple projects and deadlines across global teams, while organizing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working across multiple departments and personnel to create high-production value output
• Excellent communication, writing, editing, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Experience with enterprise-level project management tools like Workfront, Jira or similar
• Ability to keep a cool head and emotional resilience while juggling multiple projects
• Excellent self-management skills
• Medical device or regulated industry experience a plus
• Submit an online, current reel or portfolio with your resume to be considered

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Film, Media, or Fine Arts preferred

Hours & Location:

• M-F, 40 hours/week. This role is a hybrid setup with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote in Sunnyvale.

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of the waiting period for eligible engagements)

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life (including spouse & child), 401k, STD/LTD, AD&D, and Commuter Benefits program.