Video Editor and Animator

Job Description

Ares regularly produces internal and external videos which are used in various online and live events. These videos require a video editor and animator that can produce video, audio and animated content as well as support the Creative Solutions team with internal and external graphics, as needed. To succeed in this role, the Video Editor and Animator must possess strong interpersonal skills, be a conceptual thinker, creative, articulate and can understand and convey a variety of concepts. Outstanding execution and organization skills combined with excellent judgment and exemplary ethics and values are imperative.

• Assist Video Producer with creating and developing multimedia (audio/video) content for customer stories, internal company videos, external social media videos, marketing videos, recruiting videos, corporate training and other enterprise-wide projects
• Edit video and sound projects, including selecting program format for final output, importing media, organizing raw media, editing footage and sound files, creating and inserting static and motion graphics, titling, adding music/voice-over/sfx, media management and archiving project media
• Work independently, as well as part of a team, to establish project deliverables
• Collaborate closely with internal clients and stakeholders to help facilitate the creation of multimedia content
• Manage video library
• Assist the Creative Solutions team with formatting, design and visual presentation aspects of marketing materials and presentations in conformance with firm branding standards. This includes but is not limited to PowerPoint decks, white papers, factsheets, RFPs, advertisements and newsletters.
• Provide support with other dynamic content and graphics-intensive initiatives such as logos, employee photos and special conceptual design projects

• College degree in Film or Television Production, Graphics Design or a related degree is preferred
• [4-6 (Associate)]/[Over 6 (Senior Associate)] years of minimum work experience, preferably in the Financial Services industry

• Microsoft Office (i.e., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (i.e., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Acrobat Pro, etc.)
• Video, animation, audio and post-production including:
  • Digital video editing with Adobe Premiere, still and motion graphics design with Adobe After Effects, and video compression for multiple delivery platforms.

• Ensure an engaging client experience and achievement of program objectives by consistently meeting deadlines on assigned video projects and keeping managers, vendors and stakeholders apprised
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and remain detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment 
• Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently
• A solutions-oriented self-starter with ability to see the big picture
• Ability to be flexible in terms of hours in order to coordinate with team members across various time zones
• An analytical mind and a passion for bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
• Outgoing, collaborative, and inclusive style, well-developed ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment 
• Highly resourceful; able to collaborate; strength in time management with high stakes deadlines
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and represent the Firm in a professional manner

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