VIDEO EDITOR

Full Time
Brooklyn, NY

The Role

We're looking for a Video Editor proficient in Adobe Premiere who can work in a fast paced and high pressure environment. This person needs to be experienced in all aspects of post-production and be a master storyteller who is able to translate footage in creative ways using a range of editing techniques. Given the fast paced nature of social media, this editor needs to be comfortable with quick turnaround ranging from real time delivery to 24-48 hour timelines. The ideal candidate has experience editing videos from big live events, such as brand activations, music festivals, concerts, fashion shows, film premieres.
Our video editor needs to have a deep understanding of the social, mobile experience and how to tailor edits to foster engagement and shareability. It’s important that the editor is able to tell dynamic stories within a vertical frame. This is not a film production role. We do not operate as traditional film production companies do. Our focus is on social content production and the role requires that you view each project through that lens.

Responsibilities include:

  • Managing all aspects of post production from ingesting raw footage to delivery of final assets

  • Manage and maintain footage archives and backups

  • On-site DIT

  • Research and implement solutions when faced with hardware issues

  • Comfortable with travel and editing on site to turn content around quickly

  • Stay on top of various industry trends

  • Constantly introducing new and unique editing techniques to implement within our storytelling

  • Creating recaps of agency work

Qualifications / what you bring:

  • NYC based and fully vaccinated

  • Expert level knowledge of Adobe Premiere

  • Proficiency in After Effects

  • Proficiency of visual effects, motion graphics and color correction

  • Enthusiasm towards your craft

  • Prompt and reliable with communication and emails

  • Must follow direction well and be solution oriented

  • Flexibility with schedule, may need to work on weekends based on project specific needs

Who We Are

HAPPYMONDAY is a full-service content studio that specializes in telling stories across social media. We help global brands connect with audiences through content that is visually stunning and thoughtfully created for the mobile, social experience.

Our name, HAPPYMONDAY, reflects our ethos. Every day is special and every day is an opportunity for us to innovate and grow. We believe collaboration and contribution by everyone on the team is important in creating the best, most unique visual content out there. We’re excited about expanding the team with talented people who are obsessed with bringing projects to life, are hungry to learn and take a creative approach to problem solving. We encourage you to apply and show us what you’ve got. 

***Please note this role requires a trial period before a full time commitment.***