Video Editor (san mateo)

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a Video Editor to create a wide range of quality video content to support our growing marketing efforts. The ideal candidate is highly creative, innovative, collaborative and passionate about creating best-in-class video experiences across our brands. As a member of our in-house video team, you will be responsible for creating inspiring video content that advances our brand presence and engages with our key audiences: Educators, parents, and students. From how-to videos, product ads, customer testimonials, to social content and more, you will take a hands-on approach and own much of the post-production process from start to finish. Your passion for storytelling—along with your impressive editing chops—will successfully address our customers’ needs and our high-reaching marketing goals. This is a full time position in our San Mateo, CA office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week. To apply, please include a link to your most recent video portfolio. Submissions without a portfolio link will not be considered. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Edit highly engaging short and long-form video content including live action testimonials, animated how-to videos, promos, ads and more with a mix of text, graphics, animations, and audio Work both independently and as a collaborative team player, partnering with a solid team of marketers, product managers and more to bring shared visions to life, source assets, and hone in on the perfect story in the edit Champion fresh ideas that prioritize storytelling and visual styles that elevate our brand presence and speak to our core values Capture and integrate clean screen recordings that present our products in the best light Ideate and build content templates and formats that are scalable Curate and organize footage, music, and media for assembly edits and multiple formats Work with the video team to continuously refine and improve our post-production standards and processes Work closely with the Video Production Manager to ensure edits are reviewed and projects are prioritized Opportunity to support other tasks as needed, such as developing video content ideas and assisting on video shoots WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR BA/BS degree 2-4 years of solid video editing experience in a professional environment Visual skills: Your work demonstrates a strong grasp of graphic design principles and you have solid experience editing high quality graphics-heavy videos Editing skills: Your portfolio demonstrates a strong understanding and application of the fundamentals of video editing including pacing, rhythm, compression of time, and the deliberate use of transitions and audio cues to influence story You are an accomplished team player as much as you are a resourceful self-starter—you jump at the chance to support your team and proactively work to get the job done and delivered on time Communication: You excel at explaining your work, talking through internal feedback, collaborating on ideas and proactively reaching out to stakeholders for guidance and review Problem solver: You welcome innovation and risk-taking, always eager to learn new techniques and where you can be more efficient when faced with creative challenges Technical expertise: You’re a fast, efficient, organized editor and you're an expert with Premiere Pro Technical proficiency: You know your way around After Effects, Media Encoder, Audition, Photoshop and Illustrator Audio skills: You understand the important role audio plays in every project, from sourcing music tracks and procuring voice-overs to creating a clean mix You are driven by an attention to detail and the desire for a flawless final product Experience in other areas of video production, including lighting and/or filming is a plus Experience in the education, edtech, or language learning spaces is a plus Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The base salary range for this full-time position is $70,000 to $85,000 + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. ABOUT IXL LEARNING IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example: 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team. At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Click here to apply