Senior Editor

What does a Senior Editor do at KERTIS?

Senior Editors coordinate with the creative director and production team to aid in the development of a vision and creative strategy for a given project and then carry out that creative vision in the editing process. They collaborate during every phase of editing: narrative-building, music + sound design, graphics, etc. to ensure that the final product meets client expectations, the creative vision, and KERTIS standards.

Senior Editors research and vet new software and updates, troubleshoot technical issues, and stay up to date on evolving video trends and technology; additionally, they are responsible for maintaining and managing archives and connected editing system(s) (NAS).

Displaying flexibility, creativity, diplomacy, and calm under pressure, Senior Editors are also responsible for educating and guiding Associate Editors and Intern Editors throughout the editing process.

Responsibilities

• Work with Producers and Creative Directors to collaborate in both project development and post production execution

• Complete assigned editing projects on time according to project milestones, phases, and quality expectations

• Adapt to editing assignments of varying needs including duration, style, and most of all - story

• Follow Post Production best practices and protocols around a project’s organization and redundancy throughout its life cycle

• Support Post Production department in tasks surrounding media management including project archiving, NAS space administration, and external hard drive oversight

• Aid Director of Post Production in departmental systems development and betterment 

• Periodically provide Associate Editors and Interns with constructive feedback and guidance

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum 3 years experience editing video in a professional, deadline-driven environment (creative agencies, production companies, in-house creative departments, freelance)

• Proficient knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and related apps; working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud functionality

• With a keen attention to detail, demonstrate proficiency in color correction, audio editing, sound mixing, basic graphics implementation, and story structures

• Strong time-management skills with ability to maintain accurate schedules

• Personal conduct that reflects a diplomatic, supportive team member with professional communication skills across platforms

• Flexibility to adjust to last-minute schedule shifts and other unknowns 

• Self-motivated, open-minded, and community-minded

• Motion graphic design, graphic design, 3D animation experience are a plus but not a requirement

To Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio (or link) here. 

Your portfolio should include at least 3 examples of work-related projects. We understand that this role may have other titles in the industry, so please include a relevant portfolio or examples of experience in a similar role.

And, if you have or practice any specific skills, interests, or hobbies that make you an even better overall team member we love to hear about them.

Salary + Benefits

Approximately $52-62k Base Compensation depending on experience / skill level

• Louisville based position but we have a hybrid working environment

• Medical + Dental (50% of employee premium covered)

• Elective Vision coverage

• Long term disability + life insurance 

• Cell phone reimbursement ($50 monthly, distributed quarterly)

• 401K matching up to 4% (eligible after 1st year) 

• 18 paid vacation days, plus additional company holidays

• Family Leave for Primary & Secondary caregivers when welcoming a new child

• Cash profit share per quarter (starting from hire date)

• A strong company culture that ensures values alignment and a highly collaborative team

Equal Opportunity Employer 

The KERTIS workplace is one in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and use each person’s talents and strengths.

We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all team members.

Because we value the diversity of the people we hire and work with, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military or veteran status.