Freelance Editor Job Description
Freelance editor
provides developmental and copy editing support that improves the content, structure, style, tone, and grammar of narratives.
Freelance Editor Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Use of video editing systems, Adobe Premiere CC and Dalet Timeline, to create program content
Video editing on Adobe Premiere, incorporating & creating graphics packages that are manipulated in Adobe After Effects
Power user in Adobe Premiere
Used to a high pressure environment typical of live sports broadcasts
Attend and contribute to all related company meetings in connection with assigned projects, and provide dept
Assist in training of new freelance editors and Jr
Research and edit photography for the articles, photo galleries, landing pages, across all digital platforms
Video editing on Premiere, incorporating graphics package that is manipulated in After Effects
Quality Control of media files in our content management system, checking the spelling of ingested clips and making corrections as necessary
Primary responsibility is to help in the creation delivery of content necessary for live broadcast and post produced programming, specializing in craft editing such as teases, features, promos and long-form content
Freelance Editor Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Freelance Editor
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the freelance editor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Journalism, Associates, Communications, Broadcasting, Television, English, Communication, Film, Video, Editing
Skills for Freelance Editor
Desired skills for freelance editor include:
APA style
Adobe Premiere
Current events and relevant history
Excel
HTML
Microsoft Office applications
Outlook and Explorer are needed
PowerPoint
Video editing technology
AP Style
Desired experience for freelance editor includes:
BA Degree, preferably in the areas of Broadcast Journalism or Mass communications
1 to 2 years of Final Cut experience
Basic broadcast skill preferred
Candidates will have experience with fast paced cuts/dissolve and non-linear editing experience for quick turnaround during live sporting events
Knowledge of Quantel and sports a plus
Previous experience of working with video in a newsroom
Freelance Editor Examples
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Freelance Editor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of freelance editor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for freelance editor
- Handle and incorporate content elements provided by Creative Services
- Possibly participate in the delivery of isolated content directly from studio feeds during off-air and live events
- Copyedits all site content, including headlines, infographics and calls to action
- Contributes original writing
- Works closely with a cross-functional team, including merchants, marketers, partners and vendors, to create engaging content
- Partners with SEO team to ensure relevant content creation
- Helping evolve and uphold best practices and standards for branded content at R29 across fashion, beauty, wellness, living, and entertainment
- Edit video projects, including short-form branded content (2-3 min), sizzle reels for sales or marketing purposes, and BTS videos
- 5-7+ years of professional experience in video editing
- Successful experience within a high-volume creative workflow
Qualifications for freelance editor
- Final Cut Editing Skills
- Must be independent thinker
- Strong editorial and creative judgement of illustrating news with fresh, quality video and sound bites
- Strong sense of urgency and accuracy to handle breaking news assignments
- Excellent understanding of at least one NLE video editing system (Edius or Premier preferred) file-based video transport and asset management
- Ability to troubleshoot technical and logistical issues quickly and effectively
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a freelance editor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for freelance editor
- Tune in satellite feeds using the CompuSat system
- Select proper method of ingest
- Tune in NY1 microwave trucks using the WesCam system
- Primary responsibility is to help in the creation delivery of Closed Caption content necessary for re-broadcast and post produced programming, specializing in video editing in short and long-form assets
- Work with news management, producers and reporters to plan well-rounded news coverage
- Gather information about news as it develops and communicate it effectively and accurately to the production team
- Work accurately under pressure
- Test new graphical teases or elements, identify challenges, and collaborate with Creative Services to improve edit workflows (e.g., developing templates for ease of use and reduced turnaround time in edit rooms)
- Performs design animation functions using After Effects
- Knowledge of rotoscoping, keying and compositing
Qualifications for freelance editor
- Must exhibit sound news judgment and critical thinking ability
- Must demonstrate the ability to work quickly, efficiently and accurately
- Must have the self-discipline to work alone and complete all assigned tasks while working from home
- Must provide your own computer with Photoshop
- Must be receptive to constructive coaching
- Prepare, setup, align, carry and operate a portable electronic camera, lighting equipment and recording unit for field reports, some interviewing, both pre-recorded and live to air
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of freelance editor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for freelance editor
- Assist Editors with sound mixing and colour edits
- Copyediting full proposal and project deliverable documents, focusing on correcting errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and style
- Source photos and optimize for the web
- Craft headlines and tease copy
- Craft and publish video highlights
- Provide support to our member schools with various digital products and tools
- Navigate nightly news, write and publish breaking stories quickly
- Self-edit
- Push content to social media in an engaging, clickable way in realtime
- TV coverage of country music events, live tweeting with wit
Qualifications for freelance editor
- Shoot EFP promos and commercials as required
- Minimum of 2 years ENG Camera experience in a news environment
- Must have a valid driver’s licence and a knowledge of Calgary
- Ability to tell a story with rhythm
- Basic working knowledge of CMS systems
- Experience in SEO copywriting, online content creation, native advertising or sponsored content preferred
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a freelance editor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for freelance editor
- Coordinate requests for satellite space book trucks and crews through the appropriate FNC desks
- Implement feedback from the Social Editor & Adaptations Lead in a timely manner
- Adapt widescreen and square content for Vertical Video
- Maintain regular communication with producers and the post production team to coordinate timely delivery of videos, project
- Write compelling SEO-friendly headlines and present images that click across FoxNews.com
- Guide the production crew on Dos and Don’ts for video shooting
- Collaborate with director and producer on shooting script and shot list
- Evaluate and select scenes in terms of the story line that improves the value or story continuity
- Trim or crop video segments to specified edits and reassemble segments in a sequence that presents the story with maximum effect and within the final project’s parameters
- Edit raw footage and review assembled videotape on screen or monitor to make any color corrections, or other video quality corrections
Qualifications for freelance editor
- Experience in news or advertising writing
- 5 to 7 years of experience in writing and editing
- Experience in an editorial-production is a must
- Must have experience or strong knowledge of the action sports industry
- Knowledge of digital media, social media, trends
- College Degree with a major in TV Production preferred or equivalent
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a freelance editor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for freelance editor
- Manage up to stakeholders in production and post-production regarding progress, issues, and risks
- Edit stories and feature items, and package shows for broadcast in accordance
- You will work on a variety of programs delivering high end work under demanding deadlines across both networks
- You serve as the ‘last line of defense’ on all audio/video requirements so no technical or editorial mistakes occur on air
- You are a team player who is open to sharing creative and technical input to provide a cohesive look for both Networks
- You will be challenged to think on your feet and deliver solutions to diverse requests in a fast paced news environment
- Consistently deliver technically flawless content
- Work closely with HBO Marketing producers and coordinators in a collaborative, team, environment
- Follow documented asset delivery guidelines and procedures for a variety of workflows
- Supporting parallel departments as required
Qualifications for freelance editor
- Some broadcasting experience necessary such as production assistant or
- Knowledge of the SciFi & Fantasy genres (books, TV, movies)
- Ability to work in our NYC-based office
- Knowledge on Final Cut Pro edited bays
- Ability to work “off” hours late night, weekends, possibly overnight
- Previous experience with Closed Caption workflow desired