About the Role
David Zwirner gallery is seeking a Freelance Video Editor to assist with video editing, footage organization, and color correction on-site at our Chelsea, NY location. This role supports the Video Coordinator in creating video documentation for exhibitions, artwork, special projects, and artist features.
Responsibilities
- Edit video content for NYC exhibitions, walk-throughs, installations, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage for various channels.
- Extract clips from existing content and create custom edits for social, marketing, and sales.
- Caption long-form and social content according to gallery style guidelines.
- Adapt audio for use on YouTube and other platforms.
- Animate still photography for video inclusion.
- Reformat web content for social media.
- Edit social-first content from archival video and imagery.
- Fine-tune and adjust color.
- Assist with uploading videos to the archive, website, and other channels.
Requirements
- Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
- Experience with Photoshop and Adobe Audition is a plus.
- Experience using Google Suite and Vimeo.
- Understanding of Sony, Lumix, and DJI camera systems.
- Eye for accuracy in color grading for video.
- Good eye for flow and timing.
- Understanding of gallery style.
- Professionalism and discretion.
- Previous video editing experience within a fine arts setting is a plus.
- Submit a resume/CV, work sample/portfolio, and rate sheet.
- Be prepared to provide three professional references upon request.
Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Audition
- Google Suite
- Vimeo
- Video Editing
- Color Correction
- Color Grading
- Animation
- Audio Adaptation
Location
- Chelsea, NY
Work Type
- Freelance
- On-site
Experience Level
- Commensurate with experience
Salary/Compensations
- $40-60 per hour
About the Company
- David Zwirner is an industry leader, with artists at the center of its operations.
- The gallery has a global exhibition program across New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris.
- It represents seventy artists and estates, fostering careers of influential artists.
- David Zwirner is active in both primary and secondary markets.
Equal Opportunity
- David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations.
- The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.
