Senior Video Producer and Editor

This is a Full Time Job

Gold Derby, the pre-eminent source of awards news and predictions, is hiring a talented Senior Video Producer/Editor to join our team to develop and create compelling video content. The ideal candidate will be based in our Los Angeles office, and will produce, shoot, and edit videos for our website, as well as create and edit short-form video and graphics for our social channels including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X/Twitter, and Facebook.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the production of videos, from concept to delivery, including scheduling, shooting, directing, and editing. Set up lighting for 2-8 person shoots and record sound from lavalier and boom microphones.
• Produce and edit Zoom interviews with 3-8 participants, ensuring high quality video and sound.
• Edit and repackage videos for our website and social platforms, including interviews, red carpet footage, sizzle reels and other content created by the editorial team. Manage multiple edits and ensure on-time delivery.
• Select, curate, and edit high-quality images for our website and social platforms, including newsletters and external-facing materials.
• Create and maintain image guidelines for the editorial team.

Requirements:
• 7-10 years of experience producing and editing videos.
• Experience working with an editorial team in a journalistic setting.
• Fluency and proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere and After Effects.
• Knowledge of several cameras including Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras, Panasonic GH4s and Canon c300s. Knowledge of lenses, especially the proper focal lengths and aperture for a shoot.
• Experience recording Zoom meetings and editing the footage to create multi camera virtual shoots.
• Strong passion and interest in entertainment industry, film and television.
• Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment.

As Gold Derby values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.