Video Editor II, Salt Lake City, UT

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The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Grade: Professional 306 Pay Range: $62,100.00 - $93,200.00

Job Description

The Video Editor II has a proven track record as a Video Editor. The Video Editor II is a strong conceptual thinker with a passion for video, animation and user experience as critical components of effective brand-building across WGU's video channels. The Video Editor II plays a leadership role, translating communication objectives and data to tell a story through video and animation, and has a strong drive to innovate and develop something new and different as well as implement workflows for effective and efficient postproduction. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Work with Business Owner(s), Copywriter(s), Designers, Fellow Video Editors, Video Manager and Creative Director to conceptualize creative tactics that will advance the company's business, marketing and/or branding objectives; Demonstrate a clear understanding of campaign objectives and devise strategies to achieve them; Take the lead in creating compelling video content and innovative solutions for integrated marketing projects designed to support and elevate the WGU brand; Lead brainstorming sessions; partner with creative colleagues to develop concepts early in the creative process that can live in any channel, including digital, social and traditional media, live events, branded content, websites, mobile, etc.; Edit raw camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, music and/or motion graphics as well as use color grading, image clean-up, audio noise removal, to create a coherent, compelling storylines or visual narratives; Takes a proactive approach to improving marketing tactics across all channels; develop rough cuts, storyboards, mock-ups, motion graphics and pixel-perfect designs and assets; Develop and maintain WGU Video Style Guide and WGU Video Brand Assets to maintain tight quality control over all assigned pieces; Proficient problem solving and project management skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; Keep Project Manager apprised of project status ensuring key dates are maintained according to production schedule(s); Mentors and trains junior staff through active behavior modeling and coaching; Seek improvement in overall processes and partnerships with ability to consistently drive implementation of changes and solutions; Conceptualize techniques, styles and processes to improve the Creative Video Team's quality and efficiency; Optimize and implement the Creative Video Team's data management and file organization practices; Develop creative strategies that are forward-thinking and in-line with current business/industry trends; Understand and translate project objectives, strategies, challenges and ideas into compelling video solutions; Create and maintain editing templates, animation templates, and motion graphic templates to allow the Creative Video Team to produce consistent, high-quality videos more quickly and efficiently; Serve as go-to person for technical video production questions to members of the Marketing department; Must be able to step in as Videographer on occasion as needed; Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skill and Abilities: A deep understanding of the principles, practices, techniques, technology and standards of video production; Creative, innovative, and proactive, with a strong attention to detail; Collaborative, with excellent communication and presentation skills; Proven track record of creating compelling, effective, and high-quality videos in a variety of styles; Expert knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition and other Adobe Suite programs; Ability to create in 3D workspace in After Effects (familiar with cameras, 3D layers, 3D space, & render settings); Ability to manage large amounts of digital data and promote data security through redundancy, versioning, etc.; Ability to create animation, motion graphics, and digital video effects; Familiarity with video cameras, lights, audio equipment, etc. Excellent sense of timing and visual awareness; Ability to think strategically on their own as well as in a group; Ability to create varied, thought-provoking, creative solutions; Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects and deadlines; Ability to accept and apply constructive criticism from peers and clients; Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced team environment; Strong interpersonal skills (open, friendly and supportive attitude); Committed to excellence in every aspect of their work. Job Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in multimedia, film studies, or related field or 7 years in the film and television production industry. 5+ years professional experience in post-production (editing, motion graphics, color correction, animation, etc.). Preferred Qualifications: Live event or broadcast experience. Asana, Wrike, Trello, or ClickUp proficiency. Experience with Digital Asset Management (DAM) tools and methods. A divers reel which includes samples of corporate, commercial, film, or live broadcast editing. Familiarity with Vemeo, WebEx, Teams, YouTube Studio, or LinkedIn Live workflows and requirements. Knowledge of captioning and ADA processes for media production. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. This position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.

Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.