SAIC

Video Editor

SAIC$120K — $160K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
  • Capacity to manage multiple projects with different timelines.
  • Strong knowledge of multimedia production best practices and technologies.
  • Hands-on proficiency in creative processes and video editing.
  • Experience with Canon, Blackmagic, and Sony 4K cinema equipment.
  • Knowledge of modern lighting techniques for video production.
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly video tools.

Responsibilities

  • Edit videos for multiple concurrent projects.
  • Collaborate with producers to capture and edit scripted content.
  • Coordinate with a team of multimedia professionals to enhance video products.
  • Meet production schedules and deadlines diligently.
  • Manage logistics for both field and studio shoots.
  • Research and secure rights for music and additional footage for edits.
  • Edit multi-camera footage in line with scripts and storyboards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and creative environment.
  • Engage with various multimedia formats, from documentaries to web series.
  • Join a dynamic team that supports significant Intelligence Community projects.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and production techniques.
  • Potential for ongoing training and development in multimedia production.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC's Core Creative Multimedia Production is currently seeking a talented Video Editor with videography experience to join our team located in Northern VA and help our Intelligence Community (IC) customers tell their stories in new and engaging ways. Core Creative is a multi-disciplinary production team that provides tailored, dynamic, and cutting-edge content solutions to multiple IC customers. Scripted videos, short and long-form documentaries, animated promos, re-enactments, web series, podcasts, and interactive web-based training modules are some of the flagship products across our portfolio. As a Video Editor, you will thrive in a collaborative, creative environment and work closely with Core Creative producers to help develop custom solutions for our visual concepts, as well as use their technical expertise to bring the products to life. Become a member of our team today to support our efforts and Bring On Tomorrow!

All candidates will be required to provide a portfolio prior to an interview.

Your responsibilities will include the following:
  • Video editing of concurrent projects.
  • Working alongside producers to capture and edit events or scenes as scripted.
  • Collaborating with production teammates, including producers, videographers, animators, graphic designers, audio engineers, and developers, to incorporate multimedia elements into video products.
  • Adhering to production schedules and edit deadlines.
  • Coordinating logistics for field and studio productions.
  • Locating and licensing the appropriate music and b-roll for edits.
  • Editing of multi-camera footage and adhering to scripts and storyboards.
  • Filming interviews, events, and b-roll in single camera or multi-camera configurations.
  • Lighting of scripted and unscripted scenes.

Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
  • Ability to prioritize and address multiple concurrent projects with varying production timelines.
  • Demonstrated track record of in-depth working knowledge of industry standard multimedia production best practices and contemporary technologies.
  • Advanced hands-on knowledge of the creative process.
  • Hands-on experience with Canon, Blackmagic, and Sony 4K cinema platforms.
  • Knowledge of green screen lighting and modern keying techniques.
  • Expert at basic 3-point lighting and experience with more complicated motivated lighting set ups.
  • Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite's video tools and familiarity with Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • Experience with digital post-production workflows, including multiple video formats and transcoding, encoding, and authoring for distribution across multiple platforms.
  • Advanced organization and attention to detail skills with regards to media management and file structure.
  • Familiarity with audio recording and monitoring equipment.
Desired:
  • TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and ten (10) years or more of related experience; Masters and eight (8) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and five (5) years or more experience.
  • Experience with live event production supporting large-scale conferences and trade shows.
  • Experience with live streaming.
  • Expertise in still photography.
  • Experience with audio recording and editing software (e.g., Adobe Audition and Logic).
  • A deep-rooted passion for storytelling through emerging technologies.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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