Film Editor
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Job Overview 

We are looking for a professional and talented Film Editor to join our Media department. You will be responsible for rearranging and editing film scenes as per the Director’s vision. Besides, you should also be able to trim footage segments and maintain a record of the rough cuts.  

You should be able to communicate with the Film Director and make revisions to the footage as required. You should be familiar with various film editing techniques and software. Moreover, having a strong portfolio of your earlier projects will work to your advantage.  

As a Film Editor, you should display good collaborative skills and have excellent creative abilities. In addition to this, you should be able to manage deadlines and stressful situations. Your eye for detail and the ability to put together a cohesive story will be an asset. 

If you have the required industry experience and knowledge, then do write to us. We would love to work with you.  

Responsibilities 

• Reading the scripts to understand the filming requirements 

• Reviewing and selecting appropriate scenes from the footages 

• Cutting segments from the footage that are not required 

• Communicating with the Film Director to make any revisions to the scenes 

• Collaborating with the Video Editor and Film Director to develop final footages with high sound and video quality 

• Editing and putting together scenes to make them appear seamless to the audience 

• Maintaining a record of the rough cuts 

• Rearranging scenes as per the Director’s feedback 

• Determining sound effects by collaborating with the Sound Engineer 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Cinematography, Media, Filmmaking, or a related field 

• 3-5 years of work experience as a Film Editor, Video Editor, or a similar role in the Media industry 

• Having a strong portfolio of past work undertaken 

• Complete knowledge of film editing software such as iMovie, Magisto, and Shotcut 

• Excellent editing skills 

• Good time management and organizational skills 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven individual 

• Ability to work for long and flexible hours 

• A team player and ability to work independently 

• Highly creative and motivated individual 

• Good communication and interpersonal skills