Senior Video Editor, Marketing Creative

Job Title:

Senior Video Editor, Marketing Creative

Requisition ID:

R025433

Job Description:

JOB TITLE:  Senior Video Editor, Marketing Creative

DEPARTMENT:  Marketing Creative

Your Platform

Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously disrupted the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame industry. With a history of delivering iconic game changers -- like Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™ and Call of Duty® -- our obsession is delighting our players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging and successful entertainment.

And while we have world-class franchises, infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate, talented and diverse team of people producing greatness together. So, if you’re interested in our biggest priority, it’s our people.

We’re currently driving the next era for our company and community by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive.

Join us, make history.  To learn more, check us out at www.activision.com, www.activisiongamesblog.com or @Activision on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

YOUR MISSION

As a Senior Video Editor you will be responsible for spearheading production on creative for industry-leading trailers and media content produced by Marketing Creative for the Call of Duty franchise. You are multidisciplinary creative, capable of leading and contributing in all levels of a production, including game capture, editorial, audio, and post-FXs. You are also setting an example for the editorial team providing guidance and support while unlocking new creative techniques and tools to push creative forward. This position reports into the Creative Team Lead (Video), and will work closely with other artists, capture directors, and leads.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Raise the bar creatively, delivering best-in-class media content that sparks excitement from our player base.

• Capable of executing and ideating on a video creative brief at a high-level from start to finish, including:

  • Write, review, and revise outlines, shot lists and other video-supporting documentation.

  • Direct and capture cinematic gameplay with knowledge of shot composition, blocking, and camera techniques.

  • Advanced knowledge of game development builds.

  • Effective at communication with external teams to troubleshoot development issues.

  • Capable of creative ideation with advanced trailer editing techniques and styles.

  • Ability to sound design and music edit audio at a final-level quality.

  • Applying advanced post-effects to footage including compositing, camera-shake, transitions, color correction, or any other supporting software or plugins.

  • Extensive knowledge in post-production workflows, including cutdowns, versioning, video codecs, transcoding, and media management.

• Act as a mentor for the editorial team, being a resource of knowledge and support for any surrounding projects.

PLAYER PROFILE

• Expert in editing with Adobe Premiere CC, with intermediate experience and knowledge in After Effects, Photoshop, and other relevant editorial software and plugins.

• Ability to work under tight timelines and adapt creative when scope is adjusted with a solutions-oriented mindset and autonomy.

• Research and implement new software, tools, and workflows to improve creative output.

• Passion for gaming with a deep knowledge of Call of Duty and the first-person genre - You are an expert at our game.

• Good listener and able to give and take constructive feedback

• Experience leading editorial projects-including client interaction, resource management, and the ability to collaborate with others.

• A portfolio or demo reel showcasing editorial work.

• 5+ years of experience in video editing/ trailers working on equivalent forms of assets.

• College degree in the requisite field or equivalent experience preferred.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is the world’s largest interactive entertainment company, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Destiny, Skylanders®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush