Freelance Editor

Job Description

Spellbound, Inc. is a leading new-media production company. Our mission is to tell stories that change people. We use the tools and technologies in the video production space to help achieve our vision: to create worlds so immersive that people can find themselves within the compelling stories and shared creations. Spellbound is located in Valencia, CA, and works in conjunction with remote collaborators around the world.

About the Team

We are looking for freelance editors for various YouTube channels owned by Spellbound Inc. Our content combines traditional vlog, comedic, and cinematic storytelling in order to provide the most immersive experience for our viewers.

Our editors are expected to deliver engaging sequences with emphasis on cinematic, vlog, comedic tone, and emotional tension with excellence. They must effectively keep the viewer engaged with punches, tight cuts, pacing, accents, and comedic timing. In addition, our editors must display exceptional audio mixing, music editing, and sound design editing skills to elevate the storytelling experience and captivate the audience. Having experienced and a strong understanding of YouTube-style editing is critical to meeting our standards.

Core Focus of Position

Quantitative

• Deliver edits on time in desired location

Qualitative

• Less than 40 notes are needed within the first cut (after the initial calibration period of 1 month)

Responsibilities

• Edit highly shareable video content for Spellbound including 1-2, 30-minute videos per week.
• Collaborate with creatives, writers, and cross-functional teams to tell the most captivating story through video editing.
• Communicate via Slack
• Utilize Notion for pipeline and information
• Download and upload data via Databox
• Upload to Frame.io for notes
• Organize and ingest Footage
• Execute first, second and final cuts
• Apply feedback and Creator Notes
• Asset Organization
• Comfortable with sound design, music editing, and audio mixing.
• Proficient in Final Cut Pro, Premiere or Resolve.
• Experience with motion graphics is a plus.
• Deep understanding of concept-driven, shareable content.
• Detail and goal-oriented and knows how to prioritize to drive impact.
• Curious, adaptable, open to feedback.
• Self-starter who works well with others.

Competencies

• Efficiency. Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort
  
• Attention to detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
• Calm under pressure. Maintains stable performance when under heavy pressure or stress.
• Creativity / Innovation. Generates new and innovative approaches to problems.
• High Standards. Expects personal performance and team performance to be nothing short of the best.
• Openness to criticism and ideas. Often solicits feedback and reacts calmly to criticism or negative feedback.
• Communication. Speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being overly verbose or talkative. Maintains this standard in all forms of written communication, including email.

Compensation

Compensation will range between $40-$60 per hour based on experience and skill.