Video Editor for Later

What started as the result of a hackathon in 2014 is now the world’s #1 Instagram marketing platform. Later was built on the idea that social media management should be easy, quick, and affordable. Our mission is to help small businesses and entrepreneurs create and grow their businesses online. Six years and millions of users later, we’re still going strong.
We’re looking for people who can help us build something great for our customers—from content writers, designers to developers. So if you’re the kind of person who really cares about making something meaningful, then keep reading.

Our Values
Our core cultural values are manifested in our practices and processes every day. We highly value transparency and fairness in everything we do. We look for people who like to move quickly, are ambitious yet humble and have a great sense of humour. If you have a mischievous spark of fun, that’s even better.

What you will be doing
Later is looking for a Video Editor to join our marketing team. If you have a passion for video production and want to hone your brand storytelling skills, this is the job for you!
We are looking for a Video Editor who can develop our in-house video capabilities (including equipment, software, and processes), while also being able to roll up their sleeves to edit and create original video content for YouTube and the full scope of our social media platforms.
The Later marketing team has grown in the last year, and we’re looking for someone to help scale our video marketing and product education through in-house video production for courses, Youtube videos, IG stories, IGTV, product education and brand videos. We’re looking for someone who understands the value of brand aesthetic and brand storytelling, and can execute on-brand videos through basic filming (camera, lighting, audio), editing and motion graphics.
You will be responsible for editing video content, colour-correcting, and optimizing video for social sharing across all platforms (eg cropping video to 9:16 for Instagram Stories, creating short social media videos). You will also be responsible for some basic filming, lighting, and audio for in-house video shoots at our Vancouver HQ.
You own all things video at Later and work with various teams to create video content that represents our brand, educates our audience, and inspires people to grow their business with Later.
This is a cross-functional role, working closely with Marketing and Creative Design teams. This is a great growth opportunity for a fast learner who is looking to own their role and collaborate with a growing team in a fast-moving startup.

Responsibilities
Edit and optimize video content for a variety of social platforms, including formatting vertical video for social, adding captions, etc.
Produce video content from concept to completion using industry best practices in storyboarding, cinematography, audio recording, and lighting.
Develop and execute the Later brand aesthetic across a variety of platforms, using screencasting, typography, animation, and original motion graphics, ensuring branding is on point and consistent
Oversee scripting and storyboarding process, working with other stakeholders and team members to ensure quality and efficiency
Work as a producer/project manager for videos in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Execute creative editing, color correction, sound mixing to ensure the final product is high quality and on brand.
Recruit and manage freelancers as we scale our video production team.

What we are looking for
2+ years experience in editing and creating motion graphics.
You have a strong and strategic understanding of how to produce engaging video content that speaks to a specific audience (bonus if you have a good understanding of current social video trends)
You are a creative thinker who is comfortable working both independently and in a team environment. You embrace feedback, and have a constant desire to learn and improve.
Strong working knowledge in video editing softwares
Solid expertise in Adobe Creative Suite especially Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator
Strong understanding of video editing, colour correction and audio mixing, along with the theory and aesthetics of graphics creation, typography.
Comfortable working with and editing mixed media for a variety of video platforms
Versatility in working on different formats for marketing videos.
Experience working with professional cinema cameras, audio equipment, and grip/lighting gear
Bonus: Experience working with social video or course production

Salary Range
$58,500 – 66,000

Culture/Benefits
We are passionate about learning and development, providing opportunities through lunch and learns, training and workshops. We also provide each employee with a $3000 per year Education & Conference budget.
We provide our employees with a monthly Wellness Spending Account, to help cover costs related to fitness equipment, personal training, gym memberships or health and wellness practitioners.
We provide our team with a generous technology bonus and provide the tools you need to succeed in your role.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program to support the wellbeing of you and your family.
We offer flexible working hours & schedules so you can work around school and home commitments.
We offer parental leave top-ups, family forming support and a life-transitions program to ensure you and your family are well supported when returning to work
We provide a variety of workshops, meditation and yoga at our monthly Wellness Wednesday events to help our team perform at their best.
All departments have quarterly department team building activities
We fly all employees in or out to join us at our fun filled annual company retreat.
Later values diversity of thought; we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or age.

Working Locations
Later is proudly founded and based in Vancouver. People & Places (HR), Product, and Development roles are based out of our Vancouver headquarters. If you are not located in Vancouver, but interested in relocating for the role let us know!
Whereas, roles on our Marketing and Customer Experience teams are open to remote candidates based out of Toronto and London, UK, in addition to working out of our Vancouver headquarters.

Note about applying:
This is the best place to submit your application for it to be reviewed by our team. Later does not work with recruitment agencies to fill open positions. We will not be accepting requests to work with agencies.