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Job Description Job Description Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn't always easy. That's where Kelly comes in. We're seeking a Video Editor to work at a premier client in East Moline IL USA 61244.Job Title: Video Editor Job duration: 12+ months (Temp to hire) Pay Rate: $29/hr. Shift: 1stSchedule: Fully OnsiteYour Responsibilities: Elevate and differentiate the John Deere brand through world class storytelling. You'll touch a gamut of subjects, creating assets and editing stories that help promote equipment, share the customer story, and enhance our rich brand legacy. The ideal candidate will be well-experienced across a myriad of video styles and formats, from short, thumb-stopping social content to longer-form editorial-style productions. The work is largely self-managed, but you collaborate closely with internal clients and stakeholders and outside agency partners throughout the editing process. When not working on client projects directly, you will help curate, cut down, and catalog clips for our internal JD Stock video library. The Editor is a critical part of our larger Visual Services photo/video department, which maintains residency of a 50,000 sqft studio in East Moline, IL. While this role's primary function is working as a video Editor as described above, the candidate will also occasionally assist shoots in-studio and in-field, running grip and operating video equipment.Major duties:Editing video (70% of the time)Assisting video shoots, in-studio and in-field (20% of the time)Studio help (10% of the time)What skills you need:5-7 years video editing experienceExcellent communication and project management skills, extremely organized with post-production workflow and file managementExpert working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, namely Adobe Premier Pro, After Effects and Photoshop or IllustratorExperience with professional cinema camera equipment from manufacturers such as Sony, Canon, Panasonic, REDExpert working knowledge of numerous video camera file formats, codecs, transcoding and export of appropriately formatted deliverablesBasic working knowledge of video lighting, audio and general production equipment.Proficient in Mac OS operating systems and Microsoft Office SuiteProficient in basic audio editing to achieve the best possible soundCapable of performing physically demanding tasks, including (but not limited to): navigating uneven/rough terrain while carrying gear; working in all weather conditions (very cold to very hot); able to lift and carry gear weighing up to 50lbsAbility to thrive in fast-paced environmentAbility to travel up to 10% of the timeAbility to self-start and work independently as well as follow direction and edit and produce content that effectively captures the intended story or purposeMust submit link to portfolio/demo edit reel at time of applicationWhat makes you stand out:Proven track record of executing a range of video projects - smaller promotional videos to larger commercial edits to content for social mediaMotion graphics experience / competency / 2D or 3D animationExperience or familiarity with heavy equipment (ability to operate is a )Experience shooting the industries we serve (ag, construction, forestry, turf, etc.)Experience working in a video studio and or outdoor jobsitesExperience editing and working with large corporations or brands and high level leadershipEducation:Four-year University Degree (or equivalent work experience) in related field - editing, motion graphics, videographyWhat happens next: Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry-even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more. Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work. Apply to be a Video Editor today! As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports thos