Freelance Remote Director/Video Editor
Chicago, IL (Remote)
Posted 4 months ago
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Job Description
Do you love helping people shine on camera?
Can you smile and stay calm when everything around you is on fire?
Are you comfortable working with business leaders & C-suite executives?
If so, we might have the perfect next job for you. We are looking for a remote video director/ video editor hybrid role. This is a work from home position.
Idea Decanter is a women-owned agency specializing in video marketing. We need you to coach our financial services clients through virtual record sessions. Our Idea Kit service allows a “Kit Coach” to remotely run a session through an app on the “talent’s” phone.
You’ll help them choose a background, set up lighting, check the audio, run the teleprompter, and record the video … all while making the client feel comfortable. Most importantly, you’ll give them live performance coaching to help them deliver their best take. On occasion, you should also be prepared to lead a Q&A interview in a Kit session.
In this hybrid position, you’ll also be assigned 2-3 minute videos to edit in Adobe Premiere. Many of our clients work in financial services. However, deep experience in this industry is not required.
Requirements for the Remote Video Director “Kit Coach”
· Bright sunny attitude
· Not afraid of tech
· Calm under pressure
· Able to deal with complicated egos
· Approaches change and new ideas with zeal
· Able to pivot and take on projects at the last minute
· Experience in helping nervous clients look great on camera
• Able to direct a shoot with confidence and authority
· A good eye for lighting
· Attention to detail
· Enjoys working with others (remotely)
Requirements for Video Editor
· Knowledge of Premier Pro, Audition, and After Effects
· Understands and can meet tight deadlines
· Experience in using stock imagery to tell a story
· Creative problem-solver
· Organizational skills a must
· Quick decision maker
· Detail oriented
· TV news video editing experience a plus
PT- Flexible $35-$45 based on experience
Must have availability M-F during normal working hours.
To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to hiring@ideadecanter.com.
Company Description: Idea Decanter specializes in creating authentic, custom-branded marketing using our remote video system, Idea Kit. We are committed to building a diverse, fast-paced, virtual office with team members working from home. Our goal is to deliver creative, effective video marketing for our clients.
The legalese: This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work employees can expect within this particular job classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required for this job, and nothing in the job posting guarantees employment. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Idea Decanter is an Equal Opportunity Employer.