Sr Specialist, Video Editor

Posting Type

Hybrid

Job Overview

We are hiring a Video Editor & Producer to join our in-house creative team. This role is part of a small, tightly knit team that values quality over volume. The ambitions of the company and complexities of the legal tech industry make for challenging work in terms of prioritizing projects and delivering high quality results, often on short timelines. This is a blended role focused primarily on video editing. The role also will take on responsibilities in camera operation and production support, particularly in the Chicagoland/Midwest region.

The ideal candidate has technical skills (including familiarity with GenAI tools/models), a developed creative voice, and works well in a dynamic, collaborative environment. At Relativity, we believe that the editing process in all of our creative is essential to defining and building the brand. We are looking for someone who can bring ideas to the table and help evolve our brand storytelling through the post-production process.

Collaboration and mutual support are at the core of how we operate. Everyone contributes, and we lean on each other to get projects across the finish line. In this role, you’ll not only edit but also help guide and refine our post-production workflow, bringing clarity and efficiency to the process.

We are seeking a candidate located in Chicago who is comfortable working in a hybrid capacity. Occasional travel for field production may be required.

Job Description and Requirements

Job Responsibilities 

Editing (Primary Responsibility): 

• Edit video content for various content types, including interviews, explainers, customer stories, recruiting, and internal communications. 

• Create portfolios of assets for use across channels, including short-form web embeds, social media, pre-roll, long-form documentary, and internal announcements. 

• Contribute a strong creative perspective to post-production, shaping the tone, rhythm, and storytelling of each project. 

• Shape coherent narratives from unscripted material. 

• Apply basic color correction, audio cleanup, and simple motion graphics. 

• Organize projects, manage media, and adhere to brand guidelines and timelines. 

Production Support (Secondary Responsibility): 

• Collaborate with the team on brainstorming, storyboarding, and developing video concepts. 

• Assist with on-set and remote production, including camera operation, audio, and lighting support. 

• Coordinate logistics and resources for smooth production execution

Minimum Qualifications 

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; ability to work with After Effects files through Dynamic Linking. While you don’t need to be an After Effects expert, you should be comfortable integrating and managing files created by teammates as part of your editing workflow. 

• Familiarity with common production gear and workflows (mirrorless/DSLR cameras, lighting, audio). 

• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to communicate progress or impediments on a regular cadence, without prompting, and with a solutions-oriented approach. 

• Meticulous attention to detail in the creation and iteration of work. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• 3-5 years of professional experience in video editing. 

• Familiarity with generating media assets with AI to enhance or support the project. 

• Demonstrated ability to construct narrative-driven edits, particularly from interviews.