Video Editor - French (12 Month Contract)

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LinkedIn Austria has been Europe’s premier source for video trainings since 2002 formerly known as video2brain. Working with some of the best trainers in the world, we provide high-quality courses on a wide variety of topics in German, French, Spanish and Japanese. Passionate about teaching, the LinkedIn Austria team’s aim is to create the most engaging, effective and affordable trainings possible and to help people learn quickly. 

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Job Summary 

At LinkedIn Austria, the video editor focuses on digital video editing and assists in the production of instructional content, utilizing expertise in Premiere Pro as well as experience with audio enhancement, video compositing, color correction, and compression software.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, and edit footage (screencap/live action/B-roll) with accompanying narrative track; integrate overlays, graphics and instructional focusing techniques as applicable while ensuring the highest quality editing standards and optimum end-user experience
• Work with green screen, live action multi-cam
• Perform color grading on Live Action movies or courses as required
• Ensure the video presents the author’s instruction clearly with concise phrasing and a smooth, even flow by removing unnecessary rephrases, pauses, and other audible distractions and restructuring phrasing as required
• Ensure proper and consistent audio levels in individual videos and throughout the entire training course using different audio processing methods and techniques
• Mask sensitive information from videos as necessary by using blurring, compositing, or other effective techniques
• Create and edit simple PowerPoint slides
• Review daily work to ensure delivery of a superior product
• Work closely with the Team Lead, confirming when movies are edited and ready for export
• Review and fix editing bugs
• Communicate clearly with lead editor and key stakeholders (producer, director, audio engineer, graphics team) to ensure successful handoffs throughout the postproduction process
• Review and assess each course upon completion using standardized review form
• Maintain quality and continuity of multiple projects while working against set deadlines
• Actively maintain awareness and education of the latest trends, techniques and tools related to post production
• Participate in an ongoing process to ensure our training products are delivered at the highest quality and reflect the needs of our customers
• Manage/balance multiple projects when assigned and effectively prioritize the schedule as necessary to ensure on time completion and delivery of assignments
• Perform other duties as may be assigned
• Participate in translation projects (English-French) and prepare synchronized movies and subtitles with translated material provided by our content team

 Basic qualifications:

• Business fluent in French (mother tongue or level C1+) and English (B2+)
• A minimum of a 2 year degree in video/film or other related field or equivalent work experience
• Some professional working experience with Premiere Pro and a strong understanding of post-production applications such as After Effects, Audition and Photoshop

Preferred qualifications:

• Some experience using audio and video compression techniques, utilizing software such as Adobe’s Media Encoder and/or Apple’s Compressor
• If available, candidates should provide a link to their professional demo reel
• Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and effectively communicate and solve practical problems or issues
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects when assigned
• Knowledge of various video codecs such as Pro-Res, H264, and animation
• Working knowledge of color correction tools such as After Effects, Color, or SpeedGrade
• Competency with Mac and PC computers including troubleshooting and basic networking knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on attention to detail
• Must be highly motivated and action oriented
• Must demonstrate strong and fluent editorial techniques through proper timing, pacing, organization, and asset management within a timeline
• Must be able to make sound editing decisions and apply good judgment to create a coherent and effective end product
• Must have superior project and time management capabilities within a fast paced, high productivity environment
• Able to work and communicate within a team structure while able to work independently with minimal supervision

Company benefits:

LinkedIn Austria, a LinkedIn company, offers an extraordinary work environment, tremendous opportunity for advancement, and great benefits. 

LinkedIn Austria, a LinkedIn company, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants who apply for a position are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, marital, or veteran status. 

The fixed salary minimum gross per month is 1,570 Euro (14 months). Based on qualifications and experience this can be negotiated.