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Video Editor
Visual Story Teller
Video Editor
#39566
Remote / WFH
Invisible Ventures
Job Description
1. Editorial Photography – Sarasota Magazine
Serve as staff photographer for Sarasota Magazine, producing high-quality photography for editorial features, profiles, dining coverage, lifestyle stories, special sections, and cover concepts.
Collaborate closely with editors, writers, designers, and creative leadership to develop visual approaches that elevate storytelling and align with the magazine’s brand and editorial standards.
Photograph on location and in studio settings, including portraits, interiors, food, events, and documentary-style assignments.
Execute photo shoots efficiently while maintaining professionalism, creativity, and strong interpersonal communication with subjects and clients.
Assist in conceptualizing and producing cover shoots and visually distinctive feature packages.
2. Content Creation – Photography & Videography
Capture high-quality photography and video for Sarasota Magazine and DreamLarge initiatives, community projects, events, campaigns, and branded content.
Apply a documentary-style approach to storytelling that highlights authentic moments and emotional depth.
Shoot across diverse environments, from ******** interviews to high-energy public events, maintaining consistency in style and tone.
Create short-form video and multimedia content optimized for social media and digital platforms.
3. Storytelling & Narrative Development
Collaborate with creative, editorial, and strategy teams to identify story angles and visual approaches that align with organizational goals and audience interests.
Translate complex ideas or community initiatives into visual stories that are relatable, shareable, and emotionally impactful.
Support concept development for short-form and long-form video content, including scripting, storyboarding, and shot planning.
Contribute creative ideas for editorial packages, social storytelling, and branded campaigns.
4. Post-Production, Editing & Asset Management
Edit photos and video for multiple channels—including print, web, social media, presentations, exhibitions, and partner publications—ensuring high visual and narrative quality.
Manage photo retouching, color correction, color grading, sound mixing, and basic motion graphics when needed to enhance storytelling impact.
Maintain organized archives of digital assets, metadata, and project files for efficient retrieval and long-term use.
Research, recommend, and maintain photography and video equipment to support evolving creative needs.
Qualifications
3+ years of professional experience in photography, videography, editorial photography, or visual journalism, preferably with a storytelling or documentary emphasis.
Strong portfolio demonstrating editorial, portrait, lifestyle, and narrative-driven visual content.
Experience working in magazine, media, agency, or fast-paced content environments preferred.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and related editing tools.
Strong understanding of lighting, composition, visual storytelling, and production workflows.
Working knowledge of generative AI tools and creative technologies (such as ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, Descript, or similar platforms) with the ability to integrate them thoughtfully into content creation workflows while maintaining editorial quality and ethical standards.
Experience with drone operation, motion graphics, or animation is a plus.
Serve as staff photographer for Sarasota Magazine, producing high-quality photography for editorial features, profiles, dining coverage, lifestyle stories, special sections, and cover concepts.
Collaborate closely with editors, writers, designers, and creative leadership to develop visual approaches that elevate storytelling and align with the magazine’s brand and editorial standards.
Photograph on location and in studio settings, including portraits, interiors, food, events, and documentary-style assignments.
Execute photo shoots efficiently while maintaining professionalism, creativity, and strong interpersonal communication with subjects and clients.
Assist in conceptualizing and producing cover shoots and visually distinctive feature packages.
2. Content Creation – Photography & Videography
Capture high-quality photography and video for Sarasota Magazine and DreamLarge initiatives, community projects, events, campaigns, and branded content.
Apply a documentary-style approach to storytelling that highlights authentic moments and emotional depth.
Shoot across diverse environments, from ******** interviews to high-energy public events, maintaining consistency in style and tone.
Create short-form video and multimedia content optimized for social media and digital platforms.
3. Storytelling & Narrative Development
Collaborate with creative, editorial, and strategy teams to identify story angles and visual approaches that align with organizational goals and audience interests.
Translate complex ideas or community initiatives into visual stories that are relatable, shareable, and emotionally impactful.
Support concept development for short-form and long-form video content, including scripting, storyboarding, and shot planning.
Contribute creative ideas for editorial packages, social storytelling, and branded campaigns.
4. Post-Production, Editing & Asset Management
Edit photos and video for multiple channels—including print, web, social media, presentations, exhibitions, and partner publications—ensuring high visual and narrative quality.
Manage photo retouching, color correction, color grading, sound mixing, and basic motion graphics when needed to enhance storytelling impact.
Maintain organized archives of digital assets, metadata, and project files for efficient retrieval and long-term use.
Research, recommend, and maintain photography and video equipment to support evolving creative needs.
Qualifications
3+ years of professional experience in photography, videography, editorial photography, or visual journalism, preferably with a storytelling or documentary emphasis.
Strong portfolio demonstrating editorial, portrait, lifestyle, and narrative-driven visual content.
Experience working in magazine, media, agency, or fast-paced content environments preferred.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and related editing tools.
Strong understanding of lighting, composition, visual storytelling, and production workflows.
Working knowledge of generative AI tools and creative technologies (such as ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, Descript, or similar platforms) with the ability to integrate them thoughtfully into content creation workflows while maintaining editorial quality and ethical standards.
Experience with drone operation, motion graphics, or animation is a plus.
