Film and Video Editors – Creative Careers Studio

Film and video editors spend their days reviewing and cutting footage, assembling scenes, and refining the final product to achieve a cohesive and engaging story. They work with directors and producers to incorporate feedback, adjust pacing and transitions, and ensure that the final edit aligns with the project’s vision and technical requirements.

Quiz Matches

What kind of personality tends to excel in this career?

Ideas

Creations

How much this role requires you to be outspoken and in the spotlight.

Independent

Collaborative

How often you’ll have to work with others

Introvert

Extrovert

How often you’ll be coming up with big ideas versus making ideas reality.

Routine

Variety

How much your tasks change day by day

Screen Time

How much of your day is spent working at a desk on a computer.

Average Salary in SC

$50,690

Education Level

Training, on-the-job experience, or an associate’s degree

Alternate Titles

Film Editor
News Editor
News Video Editor
News Videotape Editor
Non-Linear Editor
Online Editor
Tape Editor
Television News Video Editor
Video Editor

More Details

Skills

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Learning
Complex Problem Solving

Activities

Working with Computers
Thinking Creatively
Getting Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Work Styles

Stress Tolerance
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Adaptability/Flexibility

Professional Associations

American Advertising Federation
Motion Picture Sound Editors
National Association of Broadcasters
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Wedding and Event Videographers Association International

Related High School Courses

Media and Production Courses
Introduction to Film and Media Studies
Media Production
Digital Filmmaking

Editing and Technology Courses
Video Editing
Digital Media
Computer Science

Art and Design Courses
Graphic Design
Photography
Communication and Writing Courses
Creative Writing
Visual Communication

College Majors to Consider

Animation
Cinematography
Communications
Digital Media Production
Film And Television Production
Film Studies
Media Arts
Sound Or Audio Production
Visual Effects

Jobs, Internships, Apprenticeships

Jobs
Video Editing Assistant
Freelance Video Editor
Social Media Content Creator
Production Assistant

Internships
Film or Television Production Internship
Video Production Internship
Post-Production House Internship
Content Creation Internship

Apprenticeships
Editor’s Apprenticeship
Post-Production Assistant Apprenticeship
Editing Software Apprenticeship
Documentary Editing Apprenticeship

Other Learning Opportunities
Online Courses and Tutorials
Create a Personal Portfolio
Join a Film or Video Club
Attend Industry Workshops and Seminars

Profile of the SC Graduate

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Use Sources
Design Solutions

Learn more about the Profile of the SC Graduate here.

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