Senior Editor at Hogarth

What does a Senior Editor do at Hogarth?

The position requires a high level of expertise in video editing and post-production, creating videos worthy of the Hogarth brand. More specifically it includes the following:  

• Required to work independently but also in a team context.   
• Setting up and operating computer editing systems.  
• Acute awareness of deadlines, content requirements and graphic guidelines.  
• Studying and interpreting scripts to become familiar with production concepts and requirements.  
• Footage conversion and ingestion, shot selection etc.  
• Choosing specific visual effects, music and special audio elements.  
• Work closely with producers, directors and motion designers to meet specific goals.  
• Assembling various audio-visual materials into a finished product with a high level of production quality.  
• Editing video material into the various video genres.  
• Determining specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete videos.  
• Confer with producers and directors concerning layout or editing approaches needed to increase dramatic or entertainment value of productions.  
• Collaborate with music editors to select appropriate soundtracks.  
• Other related editing requirements – grading, conversions, final material etc.  

Requirements  

• Five years working experience as an editor  
• Three years Solid Animation/graphic motion experience   
• Relevant tertiary qualification  
• Experience working with/for a production facility is an advantage  
• Experience working with/for an advertising agency is an advantage  
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Premiere.  
• A solid working knowledge of Adobe After Effects   
• A working knowledge of 3D and 2D animation.  
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, video equipment, personal computers, and techniques used in the video editing field.  
• Ability to visualize production scripts and other verbal or written instructions.  

• Ability to effectively operate and maintain video editing systems and related equipment.  
• Knowledge of online media and social media is an advantage.   
• Knowledge of technical elements of video – i.e. formats, codecs, delivery options 

Skills 

• Ability to combine a creative eye with attention to detail.  
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines.  
• Organized and thorough.  
• Ability to take ownership and responsibility  
• Ability to give creative input and direction   
• uploads, compression, web platforms (YouTube etc) etc  
• Problem solving. Time management. Resourcefulness.  
• Have excellent creative problem-solving ability.  
• Excellent attention to detail.