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    MBJ Network

    Media Production

    Lead Video Editor - Intern

    Lombard, United StatesOn-SiteInternshipPosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    Entertainment Video Editor - Internship Program  (3-6 Months) 

    We are looking for a talented video editor to assemble recorded footage into a finished project that matches director’s vision and is suitable for broadcasting.

    Ultimately, as a film and video editor, you should be able to bring sight and sound together in order to tell a cohesive story

    • Manipulating and editing film-news pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience
    • Taking a brief to grasp production team’s needs and specifications
    • Reviewing shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuity

    Responsibilities

    • Manipulate and edit film-news pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience
    • Take a brief to grasp production team’s needs and specifications
    • Review shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuity
    • Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the film
    • Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects
    • Create rough and final cuts
    • Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
    • Consult with stakeholders from production to post-production process
    • Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency.

    Requirements

    • Proven work experience as a video editor
    • Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects and Final Cut)
    • Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio
    • Thorough knowledge of timing, motivation and continuity
    • Familiarity with special effects, 3D and compositing
    • Creative mind and storytelling skills
    • Completed/Pursuing a BS degree in film studies, cinematography or experience in related fields

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    For more info contact:

    Production Team

    312.890.0777

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    MBJ Network

    MBJ Network is your bold new source for broadcasting and media production that informs, entertains, and inspires. They bring fresh, compelling coverage across Sports, Entertainment, Business, and both National and Local Public Affairs telling the stories that matter from the streets of Chicago to the national stage.

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