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Omnicom Production

Omnicom Production is hiring: Senior Editor in Chicago

Omnicom Production, Chicago, IL, US

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We are looking for a Senior Editor with fundraising experience, a high‑energy, fast‑paced style of cutting footage that will be responsible for editing videos and combining visual media with sound to tell a cohesive story. The candidate must understand and work effectively with dialogue, sound effects, graphics, and visual effects.

THIS ROLE IS HYBRID: 3 days in office, 2 days remote

SALARY RANGE: $120K – $130K

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Edit media assets while making decisions on shot selection and content.
  • Creatively build editorial stories based on scripts or storyboards with the available footage.
  • Provide creative input related to editorial on initial scripts and throughout post‑production.
  • Select the most effective shot of a scene in terms of look, story relevancePed or continuity.
  • Address all agency and/or client notes throughout the approval process.
  • Deliver the final product to the required specifications.
  • Archive all footage at the wrap of each job with the help of an assistant editor.
  • Maintain all edit equipment, troubleshoot problems, and actively facilitate repairs.
  • Maintain a proper file structure and approach allowing for future edits.
  • Own any other duties/responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
  • Help direct ingest and organization of all footage in collaboration with producer and assistant editor.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 8+ years of experience and/or training, highly skilled in digital editing systems, with extensive knowledge of digital camera technology.
  • Fluent in Adobe Premiere and related plug‑ins and enhancement packages.
  • Thorough knowledge of timing, continuity, etc.
  • Creative skills and ability to concept‑incorporate current technologies and creative forms.
  • Demonstrate sophisticated aesthetic, technical skill, and knowledge of current media trends.
  • Strong working knowledge of industry‑standard multimedia production technology, including software and hardware.

All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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