Video Editor - Freelance

Overview

Open Dor Media is looking for freelance video editors to join our team and help create entertaining educational You Tube and social media videos about Judaism and Israel. We’re seeking someone with experience creating You Tube and/or Instagram and Tik Tok videos, with a proven track record of strong retention and high views. This is a remote position.

• Edit short and long videos for You Tube exclusively in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Edit videos for Instagram and Tik Tok using their native platforms
• Edit host’s narration, select the best takes, and ensure the audio is seamless
• Research and gather material such as b-roll footage and archival images, understanding what can and cannot be legally used on You Tube and social media
• Collaborate with the motion graphics team when needed
• Basic color correction
• Search for and edit music into the video when needed
• Sound edit and sound mix the final sequence
• In some cases, act as an assistant editor to another editor, for example gathering materials, choosing selects, laying down subtitles

• Minimum 3 years editing experience
• Knowledge of You Tube best practices in terms of pacing and music and/or knowledge of social media best practices
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and working knowledge of Photoshop, After Effects, Media Encoder, and Audition
• Able to work within low budgets
• Enthusiasm for educating about Judaism and Israel
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills with great attention to detail
• Solution-oriented; able to creatively troubleshoot
• Able to meet deadlines and thrive in fast-paced, demanding environments while juggling multiple projects
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to independently learn new skills and technologies as needed
• Fluency in English;
  Hebrew skills a plus

Open Dor Media is a leading global non-profit media company for the 21st century. We educate, entertain and engage our audiences by bringing to life big ideas and authentic stories and by celebrating all things Jewish. We push the boundaries of innovation, creativity and good old hard work. From our leadership team to new and veteran team members, we all strive to embody our core values:

• Excellence: We strive to be excellent in everything you deliver. Good enough is never good enough. We seek people who embrace there is always a way to do things better.
• Humility: Be proud of your work, but know there is always more to learn. Your success is our success. Openness, respect and a desire to see the best idea win is the name of the game.
• Creativity: Our employees cut through the noise and really connect with people. We think and act creatively in everything we do. Our content is only as good as it is relevant and exciting to our audience.
• Action: We get things done. We speak up to stay on task and take decisive actions to further our mission and goals, finding the resources needed to have impact.

• International exposure
• High level of autonomy
• Competitive salaries
• Great company culture and colleagues

We pay between $125 and $150 for short video edits and $1200-$1800 for longer edits, depending on complexity and amount of b-roll required.

Open Dor Media