Temporary Associate Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer and Animator

Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. They are seeking a Temporary Associate Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer and Animator to support the video team with post production, working closely with the Creative Director of Video to create engaging video content.

Responsibilities

• Edit all types of Forbes video content in Adobe Premiere Pro per specifications of supervising Producer, Creative Director of Video and/or client (internal or external)
• Design and animate series branding packages for both editorial and branded/sponsored content as assigned by Creative Director of Video or supervising Producer
• Design and animate title sequences, lower thirds, info boxes, explainers, and interstitials for all relevant video as assigned by Creative Director of Video or supervising Producer
• Create motion graphic templates and lead team training on implementation
• Sound mixing on all owned edits
• Color correction on all owned edits per specifications of Creative Director of Video
• Deliver and/or upload final video assets as directed by supervising Producer
• Create design and motion direction boards and iterate on design from stakeholder feedback
• Work with other internal teams to advance Forbes design while maintaining brand consistency
• Maintain quality, style and aesthetic standards as directed by the Creative Director of Video
• Innovate on new and visually exciting ways to present content
• Innovate and experiment on new editing techniques to enhance the quality and style of Forbes video
• Update and place motion graphics packages in Adobe After Effects as required
• Maintain journalistic and brand standards set by Forbes Media in all content
• Abide by all media management standards as directed by EP, Video

Skills

• 1+ years experience in video editing & designing/animating motion graphics for video in digital publishing, production company or agency/brand setting
• Highly skilled and lightning fast in After Effects & Premiere Pro, with some experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva and Figma
• Be a strategic thinker who can balance multiple projects at once & understand what to prioritize & how to disseminate a story
• Have strong editorial judgement with a keen understanding of news, politics, business & pop culture
• Ability to communicate effectively about design needs with various stakeholders
• Ability to conceive and execute a clear creative vision
• Willingness to take constructive critiques and reach consensus on team-based projects
• Experience with Jitter is a plus
• Voiceover recording and scripting/story editing skills are a plus

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