Associate Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer and Animator

Title: Temporary Associate Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer and Animator

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Job Type: Hybrid
Time Type: Full Time
 

Job Description:

Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world. Forbes connects and convenes the most influential communities ranging from billionaires, business leaders and rising entrepreneurs to creators and innovators. The Forbes brand reaches more than 140 million people monthly worldwide through its trusted journalism, signature ForbesLive events and 49 licensed local editions in 81 countries.

Forbes is seeking a Temporary Associate Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer and Animator to support the video team with post production. This is a temporary assignment and will report into the Creative Director of Video. This is a hybrid role that must be based in the NY/NJ area.

 

Responsibilities:

 

 

• Edit all types of Forbes video content in Adobe Premiere Pro per specifications of supervising Producer, Creative Director of Video and/or client (internal or external).


• Design and animate series branding packages for both editorial and branded/sponsored content as assigned by Creative Director of Video or supervising Producer.


• Design and animate title sequences, lower thirds, info boxes, explainers, and interstitials for all relevant video as assigned by Creative Director of Video or supervising Producer.


• Create motion graphic templates and lead team training on implementation.


• Sound mixing on all owned edits.


• Color correction on all owned edits per specifications of Creative Director of Video


• Deliver and/or upload final video assets as directed by supervising Producer


• Create design and motion direction boards and iterate on design from stakeholder feedback.


• Work with other internal teams to advance Forbes design while maintaining brand consistency.


• Maintain quality, style and aesthetic standards as directed by the Creative Director of Video.


• Innovate on new and visually exciting ways to present content.


• Innovate and experiment on new editing techniques to enhance the quality and style of Forbes video.


• Update and place motion graphics packages in Adobe After Effects as required.


• Maintain journalistic and brand standards set by Forbes Media in all content.


• Abide by all media management standards as directed by EP, Video.


 

The ideal candidate

 

 

• 1+ years experience in video editing & designing/animating motion graphics for video in digital publishing, production company or agency/brand setting.


• Highly skilled and lightning fast in After Effects & Premiere Pro, with some experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva and Figma. Experience with Jitter is a plus.


• Voiceover recording and scripting/story editing skills are a plus.


• Be a strategic thinker who can balance multiple projects at once & understand what to prioritize & how to disseminate a story.


• Have strong editorial judgement with a keen understanding of news, politics, business & pop culture.


• Ability to communicate effectively about design needs with various stakeholders.


• Ability to conceive and execute a clear creative vision.


• Willingness to take constructive critiques and reach consensus on team-based projects.


 

The hourly rate for this role is $25.00 - $35.00

 

 

Forbes has estimated the compensation range set forth above in good faith.  The compensation range is what we believe we will offer, and ultimately pay, a successful candidate.  In determining this range, we consider the experience, level of education (if applicable to the role), knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be had by a successful candidate as well as the budget and the company’s pay rates, generally. This said, we may have to make changes to our compensation estimates and job descriptions from time to time and we expressly reserve the right to do so.  Should we make any such changes, this advertisement will be revised to reflect such revisions.  We encourage you to occasionally re-visit this advertisement to ensure that you are abreast of any changes.  Thank you for your interest in joining Forbes!

 

 

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Forbes aims to offer employees the flexibility they need in order to be successful. Some positions may require candidates to be based in a specific location for consideration while some roles may be fully remote (within the U.S.) if it aligns with the needs of the position. This position is only open to candidates residing in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, & Washington. Due to business operations and compliance requirements, we are unable to consider applicants based outside these states at this time.