Video Editor

Our team is growing! Creative Liquid Productions is seeking a creative and highly motivated Final Cut Pro X (FCPX) Video Editor to join our team. This position is based out of our office in Alexandria, VA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience with Final Cut Pro X. Experience with DiVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Apple Motion and Photoshop are a plus.

Storytelling is at the core of what we do and we’re looking for an editor who embraces creativity and thrives in a collaborative environment. The editor will cut and edit projects that are scripted as well as rely on editorial decisions made by the editor and/or producer in order to tell the story.

This position will report to our Creative Director/Post Production Manager. The Video Editor will assist our post production team with logging, rough cuts, editing and archiving tasks. Familiarity with a shared-storage network editing environment is a plus, but not required. We are looking for someone eager to grow with the position.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of relevant industry experience.
• 2-3 years of post-production experience with FCPX.
• Strong visual storyteller.
• Knowledge of various video codecs, formats, resolutions and frame rates.
• Experience with basic color grading in FCPX and familiarity with LUTs.
• Experience with basic audio sweetening, sound design and equalization.
• Have a proven ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with a team.
• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• On occasion, have the ability to work in the field and assist production crews. This may include viewing footage on set and assisting with logging and backing up media in the field.
• Good time management skills and punctuality.

Other Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States
• This position may be required to pass a federal background investigation in order to obtain a security clearance after being hired.

Bonus Skills

• Experience and a working knowledge of Resolve, Motion, After Effects and Photoshop
• Familiarity with 4K video and Sony’s XAVC codec, ProRes, and others pro video codecs

Creative Liquid is a full-service production company serving corporate, commercial, nonprofit and government clients. Many of our projects include editing interviews, b-roll, and short form videos. Experience with this type of video is a plus. We are looking for an editor who can grow into the position and advance within the company. The ideal candidate will be energetic, flexible and comfortable working in a collaborative environment.

Creative Liquid offers competitive pay, paid time off and an excellent benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and a company matching 401k.

Applicants must apply at www.creativeliquid.com/careers.

Phone calls and emails will not be accepted.

Creative Liquid is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Creative Liquid provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or genetics. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Final Cut Pro: 2 years (Required)
• Video editing: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Alexandria, VA 22314 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alexandria, VA 22314: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person