Video Editor

Menace Media is seeking a Video Editor to join our awesome team.

A little about us -

We are a fast growing video production company, located in Northampton, boasting a team of five creative professionals. We are dedicated to crafting exceptional video solutions, catering to businesses and audiences throughout the United Kingdom. At Menace Media we strive to change the game and push the boundaries to create new and engaging video content. We work in a lot of different industries including Food & Drink, Events, Equine, Automotive, Tech, and more. Check out some of our projects via our showreel - https://vimeo.com/857205088?share=copy

The Person –

• Has a positive, can-do approach to tasks.
• Needs to be passionate about their work.
• Has the ability to work on their own and as part of a team. You need to be well-organised, efficient and self-motivating.
• Can work to tight deadlines.
• Has 2+ Years of experience working as a freelance or as part of a company.
• Is comfortable using Windows PC's

Key tasks and responsibilities

Video Editing

Video Editing is at the core of this role. It's important that you are experienced in Adobe Premiere Pro and your familiar with up-to-date editing techniques and styles. The beauty of what we do is we work in so many different sectors. Your editing tasks could vary massively from a talking head interview to a racehorse promotional video, to an event highlight video. This is a role which requires creative passion, visual-flair, knowledge of video post-production processes and workflows, the latest cross-platform social trends and innovative technologies.

• You need to be able to craft engaging stories on a range of platforms primarily on Premiere Pro, including versioning for different aspect ratios.
• You need to be able to manage your time, and ensure deadlines are met.
• You will need to work closely with other editors, videographers and motion graphics artists, to ensure the smooth running of each project.
• Keep updated with best practices and technical specifications on social platforms.
• Having knowledge of colour correction and colour grading is important. (Lumetri Colour or Davinci Resolve)
• You must have the knowledge to mix audio for interviews and add sound design (music and sound effects)
• There will be a need to remain inside brand guidelines and/or work to a brief as well as adapting editing styles to different types of content and client needs.
• Handling data correctly, including following procedures and naming conventions is essential.
• You will be able to think outside of the box and explore new creative editing styles.
• You will need to be great at taking direction, but also able to work independently and make sound editorial choices without additional support.

Motion Graphics

Whilst it's not your primary role, having motion graphics (After Effects) knowledge is essential as you will be required to use and create motion graphics within edits. This can include, but it not limited to animated logos, lower third titles, infographics and titles.

As with editing, you will need to be able to follow briefs and remain inside brand guidelines.

Knowledge of other Adobe Creative Cloud software, such as Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign etc is beneficial.

Creative

We strive to create new approaches and fresh ideas, so having an interest in growing and developing your skills is really important. We invest in our employees that want to progress their careers and learn new skills, whether it’s expanding knowledge into things such as 3D Modeling. We will invest the time and resources to allow you to grow your skillset.

There is no pre-set mould of what we are looking for. It’s about your creativity, expertise, strengths, competence, and personality - it’s about how you fit into an ambitious and charismatic team. Don’t worry if you don’t have a degree or an extensive CV your showreel/portfolio is what will make you shine, we like experience but also value fresh ideas.

We are based in Roade, Northampton but work where we are needed, including abroad for weeks at a time (this is rare), so flexibility and agility are valuable assets too. Your primary place of work will be our head office in Roade, Northampton. It is essential that you're able to travel to and work from our office, this is not a hybrid/remote position.

A full UK Driving License is required and you must own a vehicle to commute with (our office is not accessible by foot)

Communication

The applicant must be comfortable communicating effectively with clients via both emails and calls. Excellent customer service, communication and client interaction, during all phases of production is absolutely essential.

Social Media

At Menace Media, we create a lot of our own content, be it behind the scenes breakdowns, vlogs, adverts and more. It's not essential to be talking/presenting on camera, but you will likely feature in our videos from time to time and need to be comfortable with this.

Bonus Skills/Experience -

• 3D Skills including Cinema4D, Blender, etc
• Photography/Photoshop & Lightroom experience
• Social Media Platform & Digital Marketing Knowledge
• Adobe Illustrator Experience
• Camera/Filming Experience

Perks of Menace

• Team outings and monthly movie nights!
• Investment in Skill Development
• Access to our large range of equipment and studio
• 28 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) + your birthday off

To support your application, you must include an up-to-date CV and a SHOWREEL/PORTFOLIO. Any applications without a Showreel/Portfolio will be declined. Please also include a breakdown of which assets were created by yourself and in the case of collaboration/group projects, what your involvement was.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000-£28,000 depending on experience.

Please submit all applications via LinkedIn or email [email protected]