Video Editor / Director Job at Telegraph Creative in Birmingham

Telegraph is looking for a creative Video Editor / Director to join our team. In this role, you will take initiative to continuously evolve and stay ahead of the ever-changing trends. This position requires that you work collaboratively within the video department to generate the highest quality creative for all existing and emerging platforms.

The ideal candidate will be fully immersed in all things video content creation and will be a strong collaborator who can work in tandem with Creative Directors, Designers, Copywriters and internal/external video team members.

This position is located in Birmingham, AL.

Responsibilities

• Play an active role through each stage of video production, including research, ideation, pitching, pre-production, filming, post production, and client delivery
• Collaborating with producers, and other team members toward the goal of shaping concepts into compelling video treatments, and selecting and editing best visuals to represent client content.
• Working with accuracy and attention to detail under multiple daily deadlines.
• Develop storyboards, shot lists, and visual styles that bring campaign ideas to life.
• Edit and deliver high-quality short- and long-form content to support a variety of teams and initiatives.
• Create videos that span promotional, informational, instructional, explainer videos, brand storytelling, brand awareness, case studies, event recap videos, social content, behind-the-scenes, documentaries and internal corporate videos.
• Oversee casting, location scouting, and set design to ensure all elements match the creative direction.
• Collaborate with producers on budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Provide clear direction to cinematographers, production designers, and crew during prep.
• Direct on-set filming, guiding talent, crew, and cinematographers to achieve desired performances and visuals.
• Solve creative and technical challenges in real-time during shoots.
• Produce engaging motion graphics, balancing original design with template-based brand assets.
• Manage multiple video projects at once and ensure they are being delivered on time.
• Communicate with the video team on updates and status reports.
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented environment on set and within the agency.
• Manage internal video library and content management system for highest effective use and best practices for editing and content storage.

Video Editor/ Director Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience
• Experienced with Adobe Creative Suite
  • Necessary: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Media Encoder
  • Bonus: Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator
• Understanding of digital cinema cameras and associated equipment.
• Knowledge of lens types (prime vs. zoom, focal lengths, depth of field) and how they affect storytelling.
• Awareness of camera rigs, gimbals, drones, and steadicams for movement and shot design.
• Familiarity with lighting equipment and a basic knowledge of audio gear to ensure quality sound capture.
• Highly creative and imaginative approach to work
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Enjoys a wide variety of video projects, from social media content production to documentary style storytelling to scripted, character-driven narratives.
• Must provide a link to a portfolio/reel of work.
• This position may require working hours beyond the standard 40-hour work week and outside the typical workday to meet project deadlines, business needs, and ensure the successful completion of initiatives