Senior Editor - Salt Studios

COMPANY OVERVIEW 

Salt XC is an agency driven by the philosophy of Experiential Commerce™, our unique framework for designing better consumer experiences that earn attention and drive action. We take an integrated approch that connects a brand’s consumer’s online and offline experiences through data, media and the memorable moments that drive brand transactions. 

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Salt Studios, SALT’s in house production arm is looking for a Senior Editor to support our growing team. Reporting to our Post Production Lead, as a Senior Editor at SALT XC, you will spearhead the entire lifecycle of video projects, contributing to the creative process and various post-production stages of our client content. Working closely with our talented cross-functional teams including creative and studio teams, your role involves translating creative and production visions into visually stunning content, ensuring a seamless blend of creativity and technical excellence. You will be pivotal in crafting compelling narratives, implementing cutting-edge editing techniques, and maintaining a keen eye for innovation opportunities across client projects. To succeed in this position, you should have exceptional editing, collaboration and problem-solving skills. You should be resourceful, innovative, adaptable and love creative collaboration. 

This is currently a Hybrid work opportunity with 2 days in office required at our Salt Toronto Head Office. 

RESPONSIBILTIES:

Editing

• Execute high-quality video editing and motion graphics to meet client specifications.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of video metadata, encoding formats, and color profiles.
• Collaborate effectively with creative, accounts, and studio teams to understand and deliver on project requirements.
• Manage and organize post-production processes efficiently, ensuring timely completion of projects.
• Experience with colour grading & sound mixing are considered an asset but not a requirement
• Contribute creatively to projects, adhering to client briefs and deadlines.
• Develop and maintain project file templates for consistent and recurring clients to streamline the editing process.
• Online & Offline editing experience involving packaging and optimizing picture locked sequences for various social media formats, create captions that adhere to brand guidelines, and manage the export, upload, and distribution of final files.
• Experience with colour grading & sound mixing are considered an asset but not a requirement.

Data Management & Post Support

• Log completed projects in a specified template for departmental records.
• Oversee data management, including backup and consolidation of project files, ensuring data integrity and availability.
• Maintain and manage the Frame.io database, ensuring regular backups of footage and completed projects.

Technological Leadership

• Help lead technological advancements in the department, developing workflows for complex projects
• Keep pace of industry trends, integrating new technology to optimize results and workflow
• Strong desire to explore and utilize emerging technology

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS 

• 5-7 years’ experience as an editor in the agency or commercial film industry
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Experience with DaVinci Resolve color grading tools is preferred.
• Familiarity with 3D tools such as Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine 5, and Blender is preferred but not needed.
• Exceptional editing and creative skills 
• Adaptability and strong problem-solving skills  
• Excellent collaboration skills 
• Ability to build rapport and collaborate with others both internally and externally 
• Proven organizational skills 
• Understanding of technology and emerging trends
• Passion for marketing and partnerships  

Application Instructions:

• Please submit your resume along with a demo reel or portfolio demonstrating your skills in video editing and motion graphics. Highlight your experience with the tools mentioned and any relevant projects.
•  Provide a summary, no longer than 250 words, of your roles for the projects included in the demo reel.

SALT XC OFFERS

• Competitive company compensation and benefits package 
• Dynamic work environment and support of a growing creative agency with a start-up culture 
• Flat corporate structure. You’ll be collaborating with both your peers as well as senior leaders  
• Fun and progressive company culture  
• A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in-office collaboration and remote working 

SALT’S VALUES

• SALT OF THE EARTH: We aspire to be good people. People who are humble, hardworking, honest and kind to one another. People who are fun to work with, who trust and are respectful of each other 
• DO WHAT IS RIGHT: We don’t believe in taking shortcuts. We believe in doing what is right, not what is easy or expected 
• EARN IT: We believe in rolling up our sleeves and not being afraid of hard work. We want to earn the respect of others, the results we deliver and the praise we receive 
• MAKE THINGS BETTER: We aspire to leave things better than we found them and are always looking for a better way. Great ideas come from anywhere, they come from being curious, passionate, solutions-oriented people who care deeply about what we do 
• SEEK DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES: We believe in embracing difference; the perspective it brings, how it challenges us, how it spurs creativity, and its ability to make us better 

Salt XC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.