Editor

Intermission exists to bring inspiration and innovation to entertainment campaigns that excite audiences around the world. Interdisciplinary in our approach and international in our outlook, we speak over ten languages, have offices in four countries and have extensive experience across all aspects of the industry.

We find solutions. We promote inclusion. We strive for progression. We are passionate about creating connections to all audiences everywhere.

IN A NUTSHELL

We are looking for an experienced Editor with a unique voice and a solid portfolio of work in Film, TV and Creative Content.

You will work collaboratively with our global teams across Production, Editorial and Motion Design in London, Amsterdam, New York, LA and on the ground here in Melbourne to create eye-catching, thumb-stopping, mind-blowing creative.

You will be unphased by tight deadlines and be able to deal with the pressure of Studio/Streamer clients with a positive, proactive attitude that sets a standard and an inspiration for juniors.

Please note, that this is an, in-person, office-based role in our Melbourne office.

Sponsorship will be considered based on experience.

REQUIREMENTS

- Have 3 years minimum of relevant editing experience in a trailer agency.
- Excellent professional experience working in AVID is required, with strong knowledge of plugins and effects.
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro is desired but not essential.
- A solid understanding of media management, video formats, codecs, aspect ratios, audio configuration, frame rates and camera rushes.
- Professional-level written and spoken English.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST BE

- Passionate about film, TV and entertainment.
- Self-motivated, organised and willing to take initiative in a busy environment.
- Comfortable stepping outside your comfort zone and the day-to-day to devise different solutions to briefs and feedback.
- Confident in attending client calls and attended edits.
- Hungry to improve your current knowledge of relevant technology and practices to develop your skills, and a desire to keep up to date with industry news and trends.
- A team player; collaborative and upbeat, with strong communication skills.
- A storyteller by nature; have an extensive understanding of short-form storytelling and narrative conventions, but also not afraid to break narrative rules and structures to produce unique and dynamic creatives.

KEY TASKS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

- Offline editing short form AV including Social Spots, TV, Teasers and Trailers, for both local and international campaigns.
- Bring a fresh creative perspective and approach to each project.
- Able to edit, adapt and build on a variety of styles and genres; from comedy to drama and everything in between.
- Show ownership of creative tasks, interpreting and working on client briefs with an open mind.
- Show conceptual thinking and be able to contribute to ideation meetings, pitches and decks.
- Project etiquette; create thorough, flexible and tidy footage selects for the project while ensuring sequences and projects are kept tidy and based on our in-house workflow.
- Pride in the finished product; be an active participant in the finishing and QC process when your edits are mixed and onlined, ensuring excellent quality control of all exports created.
- Have a varied music diet and carry out music searches as well as being part of briefing music supervisors. Be confident in sourcing SFX and sound design from our internal libraries.
- Help mentor and support Edit Assistants and Junior Editors.

HOW TO APPLY

Please head to the application URL to upload your CV, portfolio or showreel, and cover letter explaining what makes you a good fit for the role.

Start Date: As soon as possible with flexibility
Application Deadline: Monday 28th May 2024

This job description is not exhaustive and is liable to review following discussion with the job holder. The job holder will be expected to undertake any other reasonable duties as required and commensurate with the job.

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage, and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds or other underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Application records will be kept on file for 12 months after which point, they will be deleted. If you would like your details removed from our system sooner, please contact us.