Senior Video Editor

Job Description

Be Visual

• Translate concepts into visual storytelling
• Work within MSI-established video and brand guidelines and collaborate with team members to ensure consistency across video executions.
• Assembling raw footage, mindfully curating stories using sensitive subject matter and real people to ensure their stories feel authentic and not exploited.
• Mastery of pacing, rhythm – knowing when to let a moment breathe to build tension or elicit empathy.
• Expertise in crafting “micro-stories”-15-60 second self-contained vignettes from long interviews that convey a complete emotional arc quickly.
• Understanding of social platforms and their unique content requirements.
• Gauge the narrative’s marketing funnel placement (Awareness, Consideration, Decision) and adjust the edit’s emotional tone to suit viewer intent.

Be Conceptual

• Ability to perform empirical research and extract stories from video interviews. Produce compelling videos driven by an emotional narrative arc from raw interview transcripts and unscripted b-roll.
• Actively explore new ways of telling brand stories using video.
• Can help conceptualize complex stories with storyboards.
• Inspire and bring new ideas to the team through creative thought leadership.

Be Empathetic

• Function, adapt and succeed in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment.
• Bring a positive attitude and motivation to deliver the highest quality assets.
• Respond positively and calmly to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.

Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, Marketing or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in post-production, ideally within critical technology, fintech, or product storytelling.
• An in-depth understanding of Adobe Premiere and Adobe Creative Cloud. Should have a strong understanding of how to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to produce scripted and non-scripted content.
• Experience in After Effects with demonstrated skills in special effects and footage manipulation.
• Organize and optimize files for all departments through corporate software: Frame.io, GSuite, etc
• Practical knowledge of basic photographic and video production principles.
• Ability to research and curate pitch decks.
• Advanced ability to storyboard complex video and motion stories is a plus.
• Superior communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills; organized and able to multitask and work under short deadlines.
• High energy: a desire to learn and a drive to excel.
• Passionate and motivated team player.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demo reel/portfolio required, demonstrating advanced video editing skills.

Target Base Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree AND 5+ years of experience in post-production, ideally within critical technology, fintech, or product storytelling.
• Demo reel/portfolio required, demonstrating advanced video editing skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements
10-25%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
No

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!