Freelance Mid-Senior Video Editor – Remote

About the Role

This role involves editing a high-profile, one-hour international conference recording for a technology-focused event. The footage was captured using six professional cameras, including dynamic shots from a crane and Segway, and requires a polished, keynote-level finish. The editor will craft a compelling narrative by centering the main speaker, integrating supporting slides, and ensuring a seamless flow between speaker and presentation. The final product should reflect the production quality of major technology conferences and effectively communicate the event's key messages to a global audience.

Responsibilities

• Edit a one-hour conference video using multi-camera footage, ensuring a cohesive and engaging narrative.
• Prioritize the main speaker shot while integrating slides and audience reactions where relevant.
• Maintain a professional, measured pacing throughout the edit, mirroring the style of leading technology keynotes.
• Sync audio and video from multiple sources for clarity and consistency.
• Apply color correction, audio balancing, and transitions to achieve a polished, broadcast-quality result.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to incorporate feedback and deliver the final edit within the agreed timeline.

Skills and Requirements

• Proven experience editing multi-camera event or conference footage at a senior or expert level.
• Advanced proficiency with professional video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve).
• Strong understanding of narrative pacing, visual storytelling, and integrating presentation slides.
• Ability to work with complex audio and video sources, including crane and mobile camera footage.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, client-ready edits.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interpret creative direction.
• Availability for immediate start and capacity to deliver within a tight deadline.
• Experience with technology sector events or similar high-profile productions is highly desirable.