Video Editor

Video Editor

United States Remote

Part time

R3107
Job Description

About the Company:

Chegg is a leading educational platform dedicated to providing high-quality learning resources and tools to students worldwide. As part of our commitment to delivering exceptional educational content, we are seeking a skilled and experienced Video Editor Contractor to join the instructional design team under our Chegg Skills vertical.

Role Description:

As a Video Editor Contractor at Chegg Skills, you will be responsible for editing videos and creating basic motion graphics animations for our educational content. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in video editing, proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, and a strong portfolio showcasing their editing and motion graphics skills.

Responsibilities:

• Edit education-focused videos based on provided scripts, ensuring smooth transitions, appropriate pacing, and seamless audio-video synchronization.
• Work with AI tools such as ChatGPT for scripting/outlining, text-to-speech generators for voice over, etc.
• Create basic motion graphics animations to enhance video content.
• Work with the senior video producer and instructional design team to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality videos that meet our educational standards.
• Collaborate with the team to brainstorm and develop creative ideas for video content.
• Utilize stock footage and images effectively to enhance video content.
• Work with and customize design and motion templates to maintain brand consistency.
• Trim and optimize videos to ensure optimal file size and playback quality.
• Maintain a good eye for design, aesthetics, and overall video quality.
• Organize video files, tracking docs, and other organizational tools to track and hand off video files and edits.

Requirements:

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• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in video editing and motion graphics.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Demonstrated experience editing educational videos is preferred.
• Ability to work with stock footage and create basic custom animations.
• Familiarity with design templates and maintaining brand consistency.
• Familiarity with DAM video management tools, such as Kaltura.
• Strong eye for design, pacing, and trimming.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Flexible hours to accommodate varying workloads.

Reporting:

The Video Editor Contractor will report to the Senior Video Producer, working closely with the instructional design team to ensure the production of high-quality educational videos.

Note: This position is a contract role with flexible hours, ranging from 5 to 20 hours per week, depending on workload fluctuations.

What is Chegg?

An always on’ digital learning platform.

Chegg puts students firstEverything we build in this company is student-focused, making us the leading student-first connected learning platform. Chegg strives to improve the overall return on investment in education by helping students learn more in less time and at a lower cost. This is achieved by providing students a multitude of educational tools from affordable textbook rentals to Chegg Study which supplements their learning through 24/7 tutor access, step-by-step help with questions, and more. Chegg is a publicly-held company based in Santa Clara, California and trades on the NYSE under the symbol CHGG.

Why do we exist?

Students are working harder than ever before to stabilize their future. Our recent research study called State of the Student shows that nearly 3 out of 4 students are working to support themselves through college and 1 in 3 students feel pressure to spend more than they can afford. We founded our business on provided affordable textbook rental options to address these issues. Since then, we’ve expanded our offerings to supplement many facets of higher educational learning through Chegg Study, Chegg Math, Chegg Writing, Chegg Internships, Thinkful Online Learning, and more to support students beyond their college experience. These offerings lower financial concerns for students by modernizing their learning experience. We exist so students everywhere have a smarter, faster, more affordable way to student.

The pay range for this position is $45-$60/hour.The actual pay will vary based on geographic location, job requirements, professional experience, and other factors.

In addition, Chegg offers acomprehensive benefits plan for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, mental health support, parental leave,paid time off, volunteer time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with matchingcontributions, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)options, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, an Employee Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement, and other benefits found at:Benefits – Chegg .
Why do we exist?

Students are working harder than ever before to stabilize their future. Our recent research study called State of the Student shows that nearly 3 out of 4 students are working to support themselves through college and 1 in 3 students feel pressure to spend more than they can afford. We founded our business on provided affordable textbook rental options to address these issues. Since then, we’ve expanded our offerings to supplement many facets of higher educational learning through Chegg Study, Chegg Math, Chegg Writing, Chegg Internships, Thinkful Online Learning, and more to support students beyond their college experience. These offerings lower financial concerns for students by modernizing their learning experience. We exist so students everywhere have a smarter, faster, more affordable way to student.