Social Media Video Editor / Production Specialist

Description

SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO EDITOR / PRODUCTION SPECIALIST

Who We Are:

The Video Production Department has the unique opportunity to work across all brands and titles at 2K. As part of the marketing team, the video production department helps promote all of 2K’s game titles through a variety of creative mediums: trailers, commercials, livestream media, developer diaries, interviews, in-game cinematics, sizzle reels, pre-roll ads, etc.

What We Need:

We’re seeking a Social Media Video Editor / Production Specialist to work on-site at our facilities in Novato, CA. The ideal candidate will work alongside all 2K social media teams to design and edit a variety of online media assets for each game title. The candidate must also possess excellent live and post-production video skills to fully operate the 2K Studio for all livestream and offline gaming productions. This is a full-time position.

Job Responsibilities Will Include: 

Working in collaboration with the Video Production Department to perform and execute the following tasks for various online media assets, but not limited to:

• Operate Livestreaming and Offline Productions within the 2K Studio, duties include: technical directing, camera and lighting setup, audio mixing, set dressing, archiving media, etc.
• Video Editing: trailers, commercials, developer diaries, gif’s, infographics, b-roll, sizzle reels, etc.
• Motion Graphics: Animated slates, motion / camera tracking, typography, rotoscoping, keying, etc.
• Post-Production: color grading, sound design and mixing, encoding, mastering, archiving, etc.

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit: 

We are seeking a motivated and creative individual who is well versed in all aspects of video production: live / offline setup and operations, video editing, motion graphics, encoding, etc.; all while ensuring the highest-quality production values and quality standards. 

Applicant must have a very strong work ethic, possess outstanding multi-tasking skills, and consistently perform in a fast-paced and demanding, creative environment.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Must provide an online demo reel showcasing previous work upon applying. Applicants without a reel or demo work will NOT be considered.
• Vast experience and expert technical knowledge/capabilities in all aspects of live video production: cameras, switchers, audio mixers, lighting, set dressing, etc.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Premiere CC in conjunction with other Creative Suite applications (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder, etc.)
• Proficiency in operating livestream software such as Wirecast, XSplit, OBS, etc.
• Advanced compositing skills: rotoscoping, typography, animation, motion / camera tracking, and keying, etc. within After Effects / comparable software
• Strong PC and Mac general computing skills including use of SAN storage, basic networking and troubleshooting knowledge
• Excellent multi-tasking and self-management skills, and also able to take direction and constructive feedback
• Advanced knowledge of A/V compression formats and codecs, along with experience using encoding software such as Adobe Media Encoder and Compressor
• Highly creative, detail-oriented and deadline driven
• Gaming experience and proficiency with the 2K brands is a big plus
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime when necessary 
• Fast learner, able to quickly learn 2K proprietary software and best practices

Reports to: Video Production Manager