Video Editor - Pottery Barn

Overview of the Video Editor role

The Video Editor role is a full-time (hybrid) position based in our San Francisco office. The person in this role will have the opportunity to bring creative visions to life by producing engaging video content for organic social media, paid social media, and site. The ideal candidate is proactive, innovative, has a passion for visual storytelling, a great eye for design, and stays up to date with both video and social trends to engage audiences efficiently.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will...

• Produce and edit video content, taking projects from concept to completion, while ensuring all content translates the brand effectively and adheres to the established style guides.
• Manage and organize all raw footage, creative assets, and final clips for current and future use, including updating the content database with necessary metadata and attributes.
• Create various cuts in length and crop, customizing video content to the specific requirements and behavioral norms of various platforms (e.g., website, social media, paid advertisements).
• Execute the seasonal calendar and content updates based upon established timelines from cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate closely with the Manager, Video Content on storyboards and execution, and work with business and marketing teams to clarify objectives, revise creative, and ensure campaign accuracy.
• Assist in tracking final assets for content accuracy and reporting purposes, and assist in publishing media content, if necessary.
• You have a strong interest in social media platforms and content creation with a proven understanding of how content performs across major social channels..
• Maintain presentation boards related to content shoots, both evergreen and seasonal.

We're excited to about you because...

• You have a BA/BS

• 4+ years of relevant experience, ideally in a media, retail, or e-commerce environment with a lifestyle-oriented "trend-setting" brand
• Proficient in Final Cut, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and FTP systems.
• Advanced in editing raw footage into compelling video content for various platforms (social media, web, advertisements, etc.).
• Skilled in color correction and grading to enhance the overall look and feel of the footage.
• Ability to work effectively with sound design, motion graphics, and visual effects when needed.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with proven ability to efficiently manage and maintain video files, assets, and projects.
• Ability to self-direct and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Proactive, creative thinker who is willing to go above and beyond.
• Stays up-to-date with industry trends, editing techniques, and social media platform best practices (including proficiency in video analytics).

• Ability to perform work onsite in the (San Francisco, Rocklin, Portland, New York, San Jose) office full-time pending state, local, and Company return-to-work guidance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences-whatever they may be-are valued, explored and appreciated.

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:

* A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands

* A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities

* Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer

* Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits

* Tax-free commuter benefits

* A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

Your Journey in Continued Learning

• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University

• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities

• Resources for self-development

• Advisor (Mentor) program

• Career development workshops and learning programs

• Speaker series