Congruent Story is hiring: Agency Video Editor in City of Syracuse

About Us

Congruent is the kind of agency that believes in creating and amplifying human connection everywhere. We’re driven by brand-first thinking and guided by strategic marketing insights. It’s a place where creativity and passion thrive.

The compelling visual narratives we create help our clients achieve their goals, first and foremost. We begin by considering clients’ diverse audiences and platforms, and then work with the brand to connect with them.

As Congruent continues to develop, we seek an enthusiastic, skilled Video Editor to join our team.

What You’ll Do

• Creative Collaboration: Work with internal teams to help concept videos and campaigns; collaborate during the editing process, accept and constructively process feedback, and offer proactive solutions for challenges.
• Video Editing: Use advanced editing techniques to create polished final products, including color correction, music and sound design, and motion graphics.
• Sound and Music Design and Production: Edit audio, select and create sound effects, and help select music tracks for video and audio content.
• Production Management: Ensure on-time execution and delivery while juggling multiple projects to meet varied client deadlines and deliverables.
• Content Creation: Edit engaging short-form video content for various platforms, including social media, digital placement, and broadcast.
• Strategic Input: Collaborate with the creative and marketing teams to develop media content strategies that align with client goals and drive conversions.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends and new technologies to continuously enhance the quality and effectiveness of our media content. Proactively build on existing skills.
• Team Encouragement: Contribute to a positive team atmosphere at the office and on set.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• 3+ years of professional editing experience, preferably in an agency setting.
• Bachelor's degree in film production or related field.
• A full understanding of the spectrum of the production process including pitching, pre-production, and post-production.
• Editing skills that result in a range of video content–from emotional and story-driven to bite-sized social content. Basic skills in text animation or color correction would be a major plus.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Media Encoder, etc.) and other video editing software.
• Strong storytelling abilities and a keen eye for visual composition and detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage expectations and feedback professionally.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• A robust portfolio showcasing the specific work you did and a range of video projects.

Sure, there are a bunch of bullets above, but if you don’t check every single box, please don’t count yourself out. If you feel like you really connect to our company, this position, or this industry, we’d love to hear from you!

Physical Requirements

• There may be prolonged periods of sitting and standing.

What you'll receive:

• $65,000-$75,000 annual wage
• A full-time position
• Unlimited paid-time-off
• 401K with employer match
• Employer-contributed health insurance
• Dental and vision insurances
• Training and education to grow your skills
• Resources as needed to be productive
• Opportunities to be creative and work with talented people

What to expect when applying

• Upload your resumé and a cover letter
• Link to your reel and any other supporting portfolios
• If you're a good fit we'll reach out right away

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or interviewer know.

Note: this role is currently open to candidates based in the United States who do not need visa sponsorship.

Congruent is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment, compensation, and other benefits related without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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