Job Opening: Video Editor

ABOUT

You’ll be part of a creative, fast-paced team producing high-quality videos for overlanding and vehicle enthusiasts. Expedition Overland creates videos to entertain, inspire, and educate others through their online following. Editors at XOVERLAND strive to tell the best stories possible and push the creative edge of the overlanding industry. At the end of the day, we want to inspire the world to be better people through travel and outdoor adventures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate computer editing systems and equipment used for video media and effects in a timely manner
• Editing to be completed primarily in-person at Expedition Overland Headquarters
• Establish a clear understanding of the storyline and purpose of the video’s creation
• Utilize Milanote for story layouts and arcs
• Improve video and sound quality 
• Manage and/or assist in color correction, sound, and mapping
• Ensure the correct formatting and presentation for finalized videos according to Expedition Overland’s specifications
• Follow XOVERLAND’s server structure and file management process for all projects and back-up work daily
• Editing opportunities to include, but not limited to: 15-60 minute movies, short trailers, commercials, video podcasts, e-commerce, website 
• Fulfill sponsor deliverable media requests  by the specified timeline and/or deadline
• Complete projects that can span multiple verticals: XOVERLAND, Merchandise/Apparel, XOVERLAND Podcast
• Stay abreast on best editing and storytelling practices

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Team Player
  • Look for areas where you can further assist and help team members
  • Check with producers and other editors each day on what you can help with
  • Let producers and other editors know your daily progress on projects
  • There are times the team will need help outside of editing and may call on your help in things such as filming, trip preparation, moving or receiving of shipments, and events such as Overland Expo, as a small business we all pitch in and help others as needed.
  • Be mindful that the office is a shared space and cognizant of others’ work areas. Be responsible for your own cleanliness at your desk and in common spaces.
• Hardworking
  • Rolling up your sleeves when necessary to accomplish goals set forth by the team
  • Going the extra mile on each project
  • Showcasing “Extreme Ownership” in your role in the team
• Be Authentic
  • Being honest with your team and the rest of the organization
  • Doing the right thing when no one is watching
  • Striving to push yourself to learn and be better every day
  • Be a student to the craft
• Creative
  • Pushing yourself and the limits of your skillset in editing and post production
  • Offering up creative solutions to problems or opportunities as they come up
  • Always striving to tell the best story possible
  • Being teachable and learning from others

WHAT YOU BRING

• A passion for the outdoors, storytelling, and community.
• The ability to juggle multiple brands, voices, and content pipelines.
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills