The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is hiring: Video Editor in Marysville

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

We are in need of a talented Video Editor who is passionate about storytelling. You’ll be focused on creating engaging and compelling product and branded video content to drive engagement, education, conversion and sales online. This role requires a creative and collaborative mindset, attention to detail, flexibility and a driven work ethic.

An integral part of this position requires a great deal of creativity, problem solving and communication skills. You must enjoy shooting and editing short and long-form video content and working in a collaborative workplace. Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to juggle many priorities across varying product categories and brands. Be able to successfully receive feedback to continually improve video content quality. Must be ultra proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud suite, Adobe Premiere and After Effects with strong motion graphics chops and Final Cut experience. This role will report to the eCommerce Content Creative Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Edit Video Content: Create and edit new and existing short-form and long-form video content, applying appropriate techniques for multiple distribution outlets such as Retailer websites, ensuring high-quality output optimized for each channel. May include reviewing raw footage, managing shot lists, and storyboards to evaluate suitability as well as improve and enhance existing footage or capture new footage to meet project requirements.

• Production Shoots, Scripts, Story & Shooting Boards: Create scripts and storyboards for creative review and shooting boards for production. Be able to utilize effective storytelling techniques and support production shoots as needed to capture content.

• Manage Project Requests: Be able to work within required software platforms to manage work requests, project documents, video files, image assets, fonts, etc. including Google Suite (Slides, Sheets, etc.), Adobe Workfront, Adobe Fonts, DAM, etc. Be able to successfully receive and manage feedback and change orders and make edits as needed.

• Collaboration with Internal and External Partners: Collaborate with the creative and marketing teams and agencies to develop compelling video scripts and storyboards that align with brand guidelines and objectives that effectively communicate product features and benefits. Collaborate with editorial team members as needed to support planning.

• Video File Release: Prepare, release and/or publish all video files to a variety of platforms and channels, including Retailers, websites, DAM, YouTube, etc. Must be able to deliver based on requirements for file exports as needed.

• Trend Watch: Conduct research on industry trends and competitors to ensure our video content remains cutting-edge and aligns with market expectations.

• Special Projects: Be adaptable and flexible and willing to jump in and collaborate on various projects to meet the dynamic needs of the company.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Video Production, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Communications; or other equivalent related field.

• 2 - 3+ years experience with video production (storyboarding, shooting, etc.) and post-production experience; Experience in eRetailer/Omni retailers (Amazon, Lowe’s, Walmart, etc.) or other CPG company preferred but not required.

• Proficiency with video editing and motion graphics software including Final Cut, Adobe CC (Premiere Pro, After Effects & Lightroom) and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, etc.).

• Experience managing image assets with an understanding of digital file types, for example: image modes (RGB vs. CMYK), image resolutions, pixel ratios, file formats (JPG, PNG, TIF), etc.