Job Description

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!

Video Editor/Content Creator
Bolingbrook, IL (Fully Remote)
W2 contract role 3-6+ Months

Role Overview:

The Video Editor, Content Creator will play a critical role on our Social Creative and Content team. This role will work closely with Creative Project Leads to create high-quality video content for all brand projects – including but not limited to, social campaigns across critical channels, brand videos, and broader video needs. Projects will vary from tasks like building social-ready video assets from content creator-provided footage to light animation and motion graphics work using product-based photographs and imagery.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Support Social Creative team on videos creative for organic social and paid media channels.
• Ingest, organize, and edit video content
• Partner closely with Creative Leads and Creative Producers to execute video needs as part of brand campaigns
• Develop and execute video concepts from end to end, including versioning and final delivery for multiple platforms
• Evolve video best practices for content creator briefs to ensure that footage delivery meets internal needs (specs, safe zones, file delivery, etc.)
• Comfortable working with graphics packages and incorporating into video creative.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION

• 3 years in professional setting working on digital video within marketing or advertising function
• Retail experience a must, beauty experience a huge plus
• Portfolio of work that shows range of creative endeavors and brand-level thinking. Should include Video editing, motion graphics, GIF, etc.
• Deep knowledge of all social media platforms and latest video trends
• A desire & ability to drive innovation, both in technology and in process
• Great listener; enjoys collaborating with other team members
• High level of proficiency with the following programs & languages: Adobe Creative Suite (including Premiere and AfterEffects)
• Post-production experience, proficient in the following areas: Editing, light motion graphics (more advanced knowledge is a plus), Color correction, Sound design, codecs and compression, Experience with remote workflows and studio level file management is a plus, Social standards & formats.
• Efficient time management skills and ability to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills
• Bachelors Degree in Design, Media Arts or similar

*Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process