WHAT YOULL BE DOING
Key Responsibilities:
- Organize and assemble raw footage into compelling video content aligned with scripts storyboards or creative briefs.
- Edit videos to refine structure pacing and narrative clarity using transitions cuts and framing to elevate storytelling.
- Integrate sound design voiceovers and music to enrich visual impact.
- Collaborate with designers to incorporate motion graphics title cards and animation where needed.
- Apply consistent color correction and grading to enhance tone brand alignment and polish.
- Optimize video output for various platforms and resolutions ensuring quality and consistency across formats.
- Conduct thorough quality control reviews to deliver clean error-free final cuts.
- Stay up to date with post-production trends tools and workflows and propose improvements for efficiency and output quality.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOULL NEED
Must-Have Qualifications/Experience:
- A Bachelors degree in Film Production Media Studies Communications or a related field is preferred.
- Relevant certifications or coursework in video editing motion graphics or post-production are a plus.
- 3 years of professional experience in video editing preferably in an in-house or agency environment.
- Proven portfolio of completed video projects across formats (e.g. marketing content internal communications social media or branded storytelling).
- Experience working within brand guidelines and collaborating with creative teams.
Preferred Background:
- Proficiency in industry-standard editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
- Working knowledge of After Effects or similar tools for motion graphics and visual effects is a plus.
- Excellent color grading skills and experience working with UGC content.
- Familiarity with audio editing and mixing and optimizing videos for different platforms and resolutions.
- Strong understanding of file formats codecs frame rates and export settings for web and broadcast.
- Interest in AI-powered editing tools and emerging technologies (e.g. Adobe Sensei Runway Descript) with a mindset for experimenting and integrating them into the post-production process.
- Meticulous eye for detail and quality control.
- Strong narrative instincts with an eye for framing and flow.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
- Receptive to feedback with a proactive approach to revisions and creative problem-solving.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with a strong sense of ownership over assigned projects.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
Hugo offers a hybrid work environment that balances employee flexibility with a collegial fun office culture. We pride ourselves on offering a dynamic environment where ambitious professionals can make a measurable impact and accelerate their career. Our compensation and benefits are highly competitive.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Diversity equity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Promoting and where possible improving diversity equity and inclusion are a value-based and commercial necessity. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race sex gender identify sexual orientation neurodiversity disability or any other legally protected status