About Impact Theory

Impact Theory is a mission-driven modern media company designed to create positive change in people’s lives through the creation of entertaining and empowering content. Designed as an integrated studio, Impact Theory develops and produces video games, webcomics, film & TV, as well as world-class YouTube and podcast content that has garnered half a billion views on YouTube alone. Regardless of type, Impact Theory’s content underscores the company's mission to ensure the global spread of a growth mindset through ideas and entertainment. 

Job Description

Reporting to the Production Manager, you as the Video Editor are responsible for editing all requested video footage and audio clips into an engaging and entertaining format. You will work closely with the Production team and Producers from inception and notes passes, through execution. You’ll work from our West Hollywood, California production and studio office Monday through Friday as part of a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will have experience cutting multi-cam talk show or podcast-style content, along with the ability to work with motion graphics, perform basic color correction, perform basic sound mixing, and navigate some After Effects.

Job Responsibilities

• Assures that all versions of edits arrive to the Producer in a timely fashion so notes can be addressed

• Work with Production to establish look and feel of created content

• Responsible for ensuring content quality adheres to company brand standards

• Able to edit quickly and efficiently

• Establish a clear understanding of the storyline and purpose of video’s creation

• Ensure project and videos follow a logical sequence

• Ability to manipulate film and video footage utilizing modern editing techniques

Job Qualifications

• 5+ years of video editing experience

• Proficiency with different file types (JPG, PNG, MOV, MP4, etc.)

• Excellent proficiency with video codecs and encoding.

• Proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X, etc. (please indicate experience level with each)

• Solid  color-correcting knowledge

• Solid sound mixing and sound design abilities

• Ability to work with motion graphics and dynamic links in Adobe

• Solution-oriented mentality

• Student mindset - always interested in learning and growing

• Interest in a full-time, staff position

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent overall computer and technical Editing program skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and shift focus to more pressing tasks.

• Ability to work onsite, Monday through Friday at our West Hollywood location

Job Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k

• Flexible, “Unlimited” PTO Policy

• 1-year subscription to Audible

• Full employee access to Impact Theory University

• 2 Complimentary Books (Radical Confidence by Lisa Bilyeu and Principles by Ray Dalio)