Video Editor Cover Letter

Please consider me for the video editor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for thought leadership around ways of working and capacity management in a high-demand capability for our agency.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Able to work closely with Directors, Producers, and partner teams such as the Sound department, and act as a calming influence at the center of the production
• Able to work closely with Capture Artists to fulfill the needs of the edit
• Knowledge of video compression formats
• Highly self-motivated with excellent communication skills, comfort with email as primary communication method
• Able to manage time and stay on top of calendar
• Edit with shot footage and captured game assets to create public facing video trailers, teasers, short-form documentary features, narrative, or other promotional media content
• Be highly organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Be versatile and able to use temp imagery, music, dialogue, and SFX to build towards finished product with placeholder assets

I am excited to be applying for the position of video editor. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for weekly reports on projects in progress, output projections, individual performances and overview on resources, budget and staff status.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud suite of programs (Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Impeccable visual style with a strong sense of design and great attention to detail
• Strong understanding of production and post-production workflow
• Great knowledge of contemporary prosumer and professional cameras, file formats, codecs, and their proper handling in post-production workflow
• Extremely organized and able to manage multiple projects at once, and deliver on time
• Understanding of digital marketing best practices with a passion for solving problems
• Highly self-motivated and experience working in a fast paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Versed in the complete post-production workflow from ingest to editorial to finishing, along with a variety of file formats and compression standards

Please consider me for the video editor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for creative editing ideas, suggestions, moves, and graphics prior to and during an edit session, using the equipment to its maximum potential.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Some experience in Audio editing
• Working knowledge of other editing applications such as Avid, Final Cut Pro 7 and X
• Working knowledge of color correction tools such as After Effects, Color, or SpeedGrade
• Business fluent in Portuguese (mother tongue or level C1+) and English (B2+)
• Background in using audio and video compression techniques, utilizing software such as Adobe’s Media Encoder and/or Apple’s Compressor
• Have superior project and time management capabilities within a fast paced, high productivity environment
• Experience editing interviews, both single and two camera
• Excellent video editing skills and strong post-production skills utilizing Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition and the rest of the Creative Suite

I would like to submit my application for the video editor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for creative solutions for sales and marketing through traditional and electronic mediums including: brochures, advertisements, tradeshow promotions, event promotions, email campaigns, presentations and other digital solutions.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Thorough understanding of video as a news tool
• Understanding of latest social media trends, and how video can be used to capture these key audiences
• Understanding of digital-first culture, including awareness of how today’s audiences interact with smartphones
• Basic understanding of computer publishing systems
• Strong experience with “app-centric” culture, including Facebook, Twitter and new digital applications to smartphones as they are released
• Familiarity with basic and advanced video editing (iMovie, Adobe Premiere Pro, similar tools) and how to use smartphones to shoot, edit and upload video
• Understanding of the fundamentals of audio/video mixing technology
• Experience in post-production editing of raw video footage to remove delays, errors in presenters speech, so that the video “flows”

Please consider me for the video editor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for internal project leadership to edit/post team on assigned productions utilizing strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Able to conceptualize and then acquire necessary assets to execute on that vision
• Basic After Effects
• Able to work independently and also provide leadership and strategic thinking within a close-knit team
• Able to juggle a fast-paced workload alongside management and quality control responsibilities
• Experience managing other video editors preferred
• Experience effectively working with external clients and internal client teams preferred
• In-depth understanding of motion graphics components and video compositing
• Advanced level proficiency in Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects