Job description
Video Editor
About Us:
BeZero Carbon is a global ratings agency for the Voluntary Carbon Market. We distribute our ratings via our SaaS Product, BeZero Carbon Markets, informing all market participants on how to price and manage risk. Our ratings and research tools support buyers, intermediaries, investors and carbon project developers.
Founded in April 2020, our 120+ strong team combines climatic and earth sciences, sell-side financial research, earth observation, machine learning, data and technology, engineering, and public policy expertise. We work from four continents.
Having raised a significant Series B funding round in late 2022, we are rapidly growing as a company, accelerating the Net-Zero transition through ratings.
www.bezerocarbon.com
Job Description:
We are looking to hire a talented and experienced Video Editor to join our Marketing team. As a lead video editor, you will be responsible for assembling recorded film and video footage, applying artistic editing techniques and creating finished, broadcast-worthy projects that promote our product, research and company.
To ensure success as a video editor, you should have expert knowledge of video editing techniques, be able to visualize directorial concepts and work according to the needs and schedules of the stakeholders you’re working with. Ultimately, as our video editor, you can help build a process and have a working style that can perfectly translate an idea into a beautifully crafted film or video piece.
The role itself will involve:
Working with stakeholders across Marketing, Product, etc. to create engaging content for promoting our product, research and company
Sourcing b-roll and imagery and/or create original files for the company and any partnerships with clients
Reviewing raw material to determine the shot list
Manipulating film and video footage using modern editing techniques
Trimming footage and putting together the rough project while ensuring that it follows a logical sequence
Inserting dialogue, sound effects, music, motion identity graphic assets into footage
Consulting regularly with the other stakeholders in the project as well as the Marketing and Studio teams throughout the project, with Marketing leads as final report
Creating the final cut for online broadcasting
You will be the ideal candidate if:
You have the right to work in the UK (essential)
Bachelor’s degree in film studies, cinematography, or related field.
3+ years previous work experience as a video editor
Expertise with editing software, including Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, and Premier
Experience in motion design and working with animation principles
You have a portfolio of completed film productions
You are highly organised and possess the ability to work to a tight schedule
You can translate a written script into an engaging storyboard
You are highly organised and self-motivated with a sense of urgency where needed
You are capable of handling multiple tasks with minimal supervision
You can think critically and exercise independent judgement and discretion
You’re motivated to grow yourself, and help enable the growth of BeZero Carbon
You care about attention to detail
What we’ll offer:
Competitive salary and opportunity for equity in a rapidly growing VC-backed start-up through share optionsAbility to learn and develop alongside a range of sector specialists from the scientific, economic and business community
Opportunity to work in a cross-cutting role, interacting with lots of different parts of the business
Growth opportunities that come from working at a fast-paced VC-backed technology business
Opportunity to work remote or in our Central London office space (Old Street) with flexibility to work from home 2 days a week + some flexibility over working location during the summer
Regular social events
25 days leave (with additional time off between Christmas and New Year, and for your birthday)
Private medical insurance, dental, critical illness cover, income protection, life assurance, medical cash plan, cycle to work scheme, and a health and wellness cash allowance
Our interview process:
Initial screening interview (15 mins)
Second interview(s) and skills test
Final interview with senior management
Reference checks + offer
We value diversity at BeZero Carbon. We need a team that brings different perspectives and backgrounds together to build the tools needed to make the voluntary carbon market transparent. We are therefore committed to not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability.