Video Editor

To qualify for the Video Editor role at Oceans, candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of proven experience in video editing. A solid portfolio demonstrating your video editing skills is essential. Familiarity with digital editing software, including Avid Media Composer, Premiere, After Effects, and Final Cut, is also required. Strong storytelling abilities, attention to detail, and excellent time management skills are critical for success in this position.

As a Video Editor at Oceans, you’ll be responsible for all aspects of post-production work. This includes audio/video editing, color treatment, and creating both short and long-form video clips using given footage. You will ensure the continuity of the project and produce final deliverables that meet the company’s high standards. Collaboration with the team and openness to constructive feedback are also key parts of the role.

Yes, the Video Editor position at Oceans is fully remote! This allows you the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with a diverse team and gaining global exposure. We welcome talented individuals from Sri Lanka to join us in delivering exceptional video content.

In addition to technical expertise, we value soft skills such as high motivation, excellent communication, and time management as essential attributes for a Video Editor at Oceans. A keen sense of urgency and superb attention to detail will also help you excel in the fast-paced environment of our innovative startup.

At Oceans, you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects with startups across different industries. This can include promotional videos, educational content, social media clips, and more. Your creativity and expertise will play a pivotal role in bringing these ideas to life, making every day on the job exciting and fulfilling.

Absolutely! Working as a Video Editor at Oceans presents a unique and lucrative opportunity to accelerate your career. With exposure to various clients and projects, your skills will develop rapidly, and you’ll have the potential to take on more advanced roles as the company grows. We are dedicated to supporting our team’s professional growth and advancement.

At Oceans, we offer competitive pay for our Video Editor position, and payments are made in USD. Our compensation structure is designed to reflect the expertise and value you bring to the team while also considering the flexibility of remote work.

When answering, highlight your proficiency with tools like Avid Media Composer, Premiere, After Effects, and Final Cut. Provide specific examples of past projects where you utilized these tools effectively, emphasizing your comfort and creativity when editing content.

Explain your process for reviewing footage and planning edits to maintain a clear narrative flow. Mention techniques you use, such as storyboarding or creating a rough cut, and how you collaborate with other team members to uphold the quality of the project.

Share a specific project example where you faced challenges, such as tight deadlines or technical issues. Discuss the steps you took to address these challenges, what you learned from the experience, and how it improved your workflow or skills.

Convey your openness to feedback and describe how you view criticism as an opportunity for growth. Provide examples of times you've received feedback that led to significant improvements in your work or process.

Discuss your approach to achieving precise audio synchronization, such as using waveform matching, manual adjustment, or specialized software tools. Highlight your attention to detail and how it affects the final quality of your video.

Mention specific resources you follow, such as industry blogs, online courses, or workshops that help you stay current. Discuss your commitment to continuous learning and how it influences your work as a Video Editor.

Outline your workflow from gathering footage to final delivery. Discuss aspects such as planning the concept, selecting key clips, editing for pacing and impact, and ensuring alignment with the intended audience's preferences.

Share your understanding of narrative structure and how you apply it to video editing. Describe how you use visuals, sound, and pacing to create an emotional response and effectively convey the message of the project.

Explain how feedback is integral to your improvement and the final quality of the video. Discuss how you solicit feedback throughout the editing stages, apply it critically, and adapt your work based on insights received.

Discuss any specific tools or software you have used for motion graphics, and provide examples of projects where you successfully integrated these elements. Highlight the impact these graphics had on enhancing storytelling or viewer engagement.