[Remote] Video Editor - Remote (Los Angeles)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Harbor Freight Tools is seeking a Video Editor to support the creation of high-quality paid media content using foundational video editing skills and emerging AI-powered tools. The role involves managing project setups, editing videos based on scripts, and collaborating with video and photo teams to enhance content production. Responsibilities • Attend pre-production video meetings for upcoming projects • Read script drafts to help flag any editorial issues • Import and log original camera footage • Edit a video together based on an approved script and storyboard, using their experience to improve the original ideas whenever possible • Quickly turn around versions based on feedback • When needed, help explain why a video was edited together the way it was • Color correct final video, sometimes from flat RAW files • Create a sound design for each video, including using natural sounds of tools working • Choose music that matches each video’s style • Post videos for review. Collect and interpret notes, asking questions when needed • Edit revisions in a timely manner • Create multiple versions of videos for length and/or social media platforms, including but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok • Compress final videos for dissemination, maximizing bitrate for any required codecs • Maintain an archive of all video material, and share with other teams when needed Skills • Must be fluent in the Adobe Creative Suite, in particular Premiere Pro • Familiarity with Adobe Audition for creating radio ads and mixing final videos • Experience using a Digital Asset Manager, such as Interplay or something comparable • Design and create graphics when needed, including using Photoshop • Basic knowledge of After Effects • Ability to provide working files for motion graphics animators • Great organization habits and multitasking skills, managing multiple projects • Ability to act and react professionally in a fast-paced environment • Ability to troubleshoot, solve problems and think proactively • Willingness and ability to work flexible hours with little or no notice • Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing • Ability and willingness to oversee a junior editor and/or temp editor • 4 Year / Bachelors Degree • 6-8 years of experience as a lead editor in a corporate and/or advertising environment Company Overview • Harbor Freight Tools is a leader in providing high-quality tools at the lowest prices in the industry. It was founded in 1977, and is headquartered in Calabasas, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.harborfreightjobs.com/.