Death Battle Editor - Contract (Remote)

Role and Responsibilities:

• Complete editing assignments in a timely manner and prepare content for final release on associated YouTube, Direct and additional channels if necessary.
• Manage organization of projects, media and assets throughout the editorial and archival process as aligns with the Rooster Teeth standards and best practices 
• Execute changes to edits based on notes from Director’s, producers, clients and/or management.
• Work between multiple projects on a given day while maintaining the highest form of quality.
• Ability to use After Effects to deliver engaging motion graphics to integrate with videos.
• Ability to create graphic and text in Photoshop to integrate within the episode.
• Be current on industry trends and technologies to provide insight into current workflows
• Work closely with producers and other teams in the production pipeline to ensure a collaborative, efficient logistical approach to creating content.
• Edit audio, visual effects, animation, and music necessary to complete episodes.
• Edit associated promotional/social materials for projects as assigned. 
• Conduct screenings for directors and members of production staff.
• QC all exports, and receive final sign off from Director and Show Line Producer.
• Create episode thumbnails in Photoshop.
• And ensure all final delivery of assets are met.


As well as
• Prepare project files for Editors on many of RT’s Animation Projects
• Publish edits, and media to Shotgun.
• Export and prepare files for finishing departments: EDL’s for Color and AAF for Audio.
• Gather assets for edits on various projects.
• Organize and assemble assets for edit.
• Regularly update editorial exports per Director/Line Producer comments.
• Manage new assets coming into the post department, including VO and shot files.
• Completion of cue sheets per episode.
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Premiere.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years demonstrated experience post-production, editing 
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere and Photoshop
• Proficient in After Effects
• Knowledge of hardware and software required for video and audio format conversion and compression
• Must have an understanding of video file formats, video analysis and metadata
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills including specific editing workflows
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment & accept feedback/notes on work
• Desire to further improve skills and techniques
• Strong will and self-motivation to take on projects and complete tasks on time