Story Editor – Cut.com – Seattle, WA

Cut is a misfit media lab that creates experiences for self-reflective explorers of curious social realities. The kind of people hungry for content that respects them as smart and aren’t interested in stories that pander or prescribe to them. Sitting at the intersection of companies like Buzzfeed and Vice, Cut aspires to create the kind of work that is both viral and smart, highly produced and scalable, mainstream and cool.

As a Video Editor you will be responsible for post-production on your assigned series. There will be opportunities where you will lead post-production for new development and/or partnerships. In collaboration with the video director, you will consistently execute the creative while maintaining the editorial vision. We expect our editors to have a strong point of view across their work that challenges and strengthens the creative. This position reports to the Senior Editor.

As a Video Editor for Cut, you will be responsible for:

• Leading post for projects including existing series, pilots, originals, and sponsorships
• Provide expertise regarding post-production during the development of new works

Upon joining Cut here’s how success will be determined for you:

• Understanding the editorial vision across our brands and applying that to your work
• Your ability to problem solve creatively in the cutting room
• Meeting deadlines

Requirements:

• 3+ years of unscripted video editing experience
• Proficient with Adobe Premiere
• Strong storytelling capabilities
• Knowledge of color correction/grading and audio mixing
• Team-oriented individual who can collaborate with directors, producers and editors
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Reality TV experience a plus