Video Editor

As a Video Editor at Hunt St, your primary responsibilities include editing short-form videos tailored for various social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. You will collaborate with the content and social media teams to create compelling video content, optimize videos for each platform's requirements, and stay updated with the latest video trends. Incorporating motion graphics and ensuring high-quality, error-free video production will also be crucial.

To succeed as a Video Editor at Hunt St, candidates should have proven experience in video editing, demonstrated through a robust portfolio that features short-form content. Proficiency in industry-standard software like Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro is essential. Additionally, a strong understanding of social media platforms and creative skills to transform raw footage into engaging content are vital for this role.

The Video Editor role at Hunt St follows a full-time schedule from Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM (AU Time Zone). This schedule allows you to maintain a work-life balance while focusing on delivering high-quality video content for various social media platforms.

The salary range for a Video Editor position at Hunt St is between $2000 to $3000 AUD. This competitive compensation reflects the expectations for skills and experience in crafting engaging video content that aligns with our client’s branding and strategic goals.

While not mandatory, having experience with motion graphics and software like After Effects is a significant advantage for the Video Editor role at Hunt St. This skill enhances your ability to create impactful videos that captivate audiences and improve overall content engagement.

When discussing your video editing process, highlight your approach from reviewing raw footage to editing and finalizing the video. Explain how you determine which clips to include, your methods for adding transitions and effects, and how you ensure the content aligns with brand guidelines and engages the target audience.

Share how you follow industry blogs, participate in online communities, or attend webinars to stay current with video trends and platform changes. Mention specific resources or platforms you utilize to gather insights on trending content styles or engagement strategies.

In your response, mention the editing software you are most proficient in, such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro. Discuss why you prefer using those tools and how they enhance your editing efficiency and creativity. Highlight any additional tools for motion graphics or audio editing you may also use.

Explain your approach to receiving feedback, emphasizing your openness and willingness to improve. Describe how you manage revisions, maintain open communication with team members for clarifications, and ensure that the final product meets the project requirements.

Share a specific example of a challenging project, outlining the obstacles you faced—whether technical issues, tight deadlines, or creative differences. Focus on the strategies you implemented to effectively manage the situation and deliver a successful final product.

Discuss your understanding of the specifications and best practices for different social media platforms. Explain how you adapt your videos to meet aspect ratio, duration, and stylistic requirements, ensuring maximum engagement and visibility on each platform.

Detail an experience where you analyzed video performance metrics, such as view count or engagement rates, to identify areas for improvement. Discuss how you used those insights to adjust your editing style or content focus in future projects.

Describe some of the creative techniques you implement in your video edits, such as storytelling methods, pacing changes, or the use of humor. Highlight how you tailor these techniques based on your audience and platform to maintain viewer interest.

Comment on the importance of collaboration in your workflow, explaining how you communicate with other team members, such as content creators and marketers, to ensure that your video edits align with overall messaging and marketing goals.

Explain your time management strategies, such as prioritizing tasks, setting timelines for individual projects, and maintaining organized workflows. Share how you ensure quality control without compromising on deadlines.