Video Editor

Job Title: Video Editor

Work Location: USA (Remote)

Start Date: ASAP

Whalar is a tech-powered influencer agency on a mission to Liberate the Creative Voice.  We democratize the creative process for brands and creators. By empowering a global talent network of thousands of influencers, tastemakers and storytellers, we connect brands with target audiences around the world. Our team of innovative influencer whisperers prioritize diversity and inclusion, brand safety, and data-driven decision making.

Whalar combines technology, creative strategy, talent expertise and platform partnerships to match brands with influential creators to produce authentic content at scale. Founded in London with offices also in New York, Berlin, Malaga, and Los Angeles, Whalar works with 300+ brands and is the only influencer agency to win a Cannes Lions Award - in fact, we’ve won two. Recently named the 6th Fastest-Growing Medium Agency, and 20th across all considered companies in the prestigious Adweek ‘Top 100’, Whalar is an industry leader.

In this role, you will work within our marketing organization alongside the campaign and creative teams. It’s a friendly but fast-paced atmosphere, and the ability to work to deadlines is imperative. This role requires an innovative and multi-faceted creative producer who can multi-task and quickly move from project to project. As an in-house video producer, you will create videos highlighting Whalar’s varied and exciting campaigns, marketing initiatives, Awards submissions, social content, and special projects. In addition, you will create and assist in all editorial processes to organize video and sound files, assemble rough edits, address feedback, take video projects through finishing, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.   

• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience with a strong eye for producing social content that cuts above the noise.
• Ability to edit and produce strong video content (multi-platform in various aspect ratios), including animation, sound, and graphics.
• Skilled operator with the ability to work on several projects simultaneously, performing well under pressure, high demand, strict timelines, and/or live conditions.
• Operates a wide range of assignments within the discipline associated with the job title, including but not limited to logging and capturing footage, cutting highlight packages, short and long features, and social media content.
• A creative thinker, comfortable creating content with a high, almost obsessive attention to detail.
• An interest in and understanding of the influencer marketing industry and social media trends.
• A curious, proactive, and can-do attitude.  You handle obstacles and problems with ease.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills - with the ability to multitask, handle tight deadlines, and be adaptable and flexible to changes in priorities. 
• The ability to interpret a creative brief and ask the right questions while remaining objective and open to others’ opinions - a true team player. 
• Fluency in Adobe Premiere, AfterEffects, Adobe Creative Suite & design templates in Canva or Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, TikTok, Instagram, FB Live, etc.!
• Videography skills are required - you may be asked to capture footage on site from time to time, post-pandemic. 
• Photography skills are a plus but not required. 
• Four-year degree is a plus but not required. 
• Please share your portfolio link with content that demonstrates your previous experience and current skill set.
• Have we already mentioned possessing extraordinary motion design and editing skills?

 Our values:

Our people are our superpower. At Whalar, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are at the core of who we are. We are deeply committed to reflecting on the unique journeys, authentic voices, and perspectives of our people, our creators, and the communities they represent. Our hope is to impact accessibility beyond compliance and help break societal stigmas and stereotypes.  We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for everything creator, we want to meet you, and we encourage you to apply.

Whalar is a remote-first working environment, providing our employees with the flexibility to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves. Whalar is located across 18 states in the US and 6 countries including offices in London and Malaga, Spain. Whalar provides flexible benefits and collaborative work environments/experiences, empowering employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs.

• Company-wide yearly bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 25 days of PTO + Sick days + Winter break
• Retirement planning with employer match
• Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
• Professional development stipend
• Home office allowance 
• Fertility benefits
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Calm App subscription (Add up to 4 dependents)
• Fwrd personal development App subscription
• Volunteer Days
• Identity theft protection & Legal assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Social Programs

Whalar provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, working conditions, compensation, and benefits.