Video Editor

Duties

Footage Organization and Management: 

• Assist in organizing and cataloging video files, ensuring that all footage is properly labeled and accessible for editing. This includes creating project folders and maintaining an efficient workflow to streamline the editing process.

Editing and Assembly: 

• Collaborate with the production team to edit video content using industry-standard software. This involves cutting and assembling raw footage, adding transitions, effects, and soundtracks to create cohesive and engaging videos that meet project specifications.

Feedback and Revisions: 

• Participate in review sessions with producers and directors to receive feedback on edits. You will learn to implement changes based on constructive criticism, ensuring that the final product aligns with the creative vision and meets quality standards.

Preferred Qualities

• Detailed-Oriented
• Time management

Areas of Interest

• Fine Arts
• Communication

Preferred Skills

• Basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro
• Basic knowledge of Video Editing Skills

Skills you Gain

• Editing Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with industry-standard video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer).
• Non-linear Editing: Learning the basics of non-linear editing, including organizing, trimming, and sequencing clips for a coherent final product.
• Footage Review and Selection: Developing skills in reviewing raw footage and selecting the best clips to tell a compelling story.
• Audio and Visual Synchronization: Ensuring audio is properly synced with video, and editing soundtracks, voiceovers, and sound effects for clarity and impact.
• Color Correction and Grading: Gaining experience in color correction techniques to adjust exposure, contrast, and color balance to enhance the visual appeal.
• Motion Graphics and Animation: Learning basic graphic design and motion graphics for titles, lower thirds, and animated elements within the edit.
• Storytelling through Editing: Developing the ability to craft a compelling narrative through pacing, transitions, and the overall flow of the video.
• Multi-Camera Editing: Gaining experience in editing content from multiple camera angles, creating smooth transitions between shots.
• Media Organization: Understanding how to organize digital files and assets, including labeling, archiving, and maintaining a clear folder structure for efficient editing.
• Collaboration with Directors and Producers: Working closely with the production team to understand their vision, receive feedback, and make revisions as needed.
• File Exporting and Compression: Learning how to export and compress video files for various platforms, including broadcast, web, and social media.
• Time Management: Developing the ability to meet tight deadlines, particularly during post-production cycles for broadcast or online release.
• Attention to Detail: Cultivating a keen eye for detail, ensuring the final edit is free from technical issues like audio imbalances, video glitches, or continuity errors.
• Project Feedback and Revisions: Learning to incorporate feedback effectively, making revisions while preserving the integrity of the original content.
• Understanding Broadcast Standards: Gaining knowledge of broadcast standards, such as aspect ratios, frame rates, and resolution, to ensure content meets quality control requirements.

Interning as a video editor at PBS Guam offers college students a valuable opportunity to enhance their technical skills while contributing to meaningful community storytelling. This role allows interns to gain hands-on experience in video editing, using industry-standard software to craft engaging content that highlights Guam's culture and issues. Beyond technical proficiency, this internship fosters essential soft skills such as collaboration, communication, and creativity, which are highly transferable to various career paths, including marketing, education, and public relations. By working in a dynamic environment focused on social impact and community engagement, interns not only build a strong portfolio but also develop a versatile skill set that prepares them for success in diverse fields beyond media production.

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