Freelance Video Editor

Remote

Luminary Labs seeks seeks a freelance Video Editor to support the development of video content for select client projects.

Roles and responsibilities

• Work with the Luminary Labs team to develop initial storyboards for approval.
• Collect and curate source media, ensuring that footage is in the correct format and resolution.
• Create title cards, titles (static and/or kinetic), and captions to support content.
• Edit selected source media into short and longform video formats as needed.
• Produce revised cuts based on updated storyboards and client feedback.
• Ensure final videos meet Luminary Labs marketing guidelines and client technical requirements, including specifications around exporting and video file encoding standards.
• Ensure that final videos meet 508 compliance standards.

Desired skills and experience

• 3-5+ years of experience producing both short and long form video content for a range of audiences and platforms.
• Experience working as a freelancer or independent contractor.
• Experience producing content that adheres to ADA and WCAG accessibility guidelines, including Section 508 compliance.
• Familiar with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.
• Experience developing video projects using storyboards and/or other planning tools.
• Experience working with multi-track audio, music, and transitions. Interest in sound design is a bonus, but not required.
• Familiarity with aspect ratios, video transfer tools, and encoding formats.
• Strong project management, people management, and communication skills.
• Experience articulating storylines and design decisions to teams and clients.
  Working knowledge of typography best practices.
• Experience in motion graphics and/or animation is an asset, but not required.

Does this sound like you?

Apply with a resume, a cover letter, and a thoughtful selection of your work in a portfolio. No recruiting agencies, please.

To be considered for this role, please submit your application materials by April 26, 2023.