Video Editor (Freelance)

Koi-Fly Creative is a boutique production firm with deep strategic marketing capabilities. Based just outside of Philadelphia, Koi-Fly employs experienced and award winning in-house talent including Directors, Cinematographers, Production Management, Editors and Marketing Strategists. Koi-Fly Creative is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBENC) offering high quality video, photography and carefully crafted narratives that incorporate strategic marketing development. The firm has created nationally recognized TV commercials for global brands and worked with savvy startups alike.
We are looking to hire a freelance Video Editor who is technical and highly creative. We produce high-quality branded videos, both short and long form, for broadcast and online use. We strive to create compelling and engaging videos that increase brand awareness and drive conversion for our clients. Creativity and new ideas/approaches are encouraged and welcomed. It’s a fun and fast-working environment, so we work quickly and efficiently. Must be collaborative and open to suggestions, with a positive attitude. May be required to occasionally jump in and out of projects, as needed.
What is our Mission?
Our mission is to inspire – to reveal the soul behind every brand we work with. To always tackle every creative project with joy, collaboration, and grit.
Who do we Hire?
Before we look at your skill set, we look for people with the following characteristics :
- Creativity
- Dedication
- Integrity
- Proactivity
- Energy
- Hunger to Learn
- Adaptability
- Ability to thrive in a fast-changing start-up environment
- Self-managing
To apply, please provide the following:
Send your resume and cover letter as an attachment to info@koi-fly.com.
Skill Requirements:
- Fully proficient in Adobe CC Premiere
- Proficient in After Effects
- Proficient in color correction (Davinci Resolve)
- Ability to mix audio
- Must be able to work independently or with the guidance of a producer
- Excellent narrative / storytelling skills
- Expertise in professional video standards: codecs, bitrate, frame rate, fields, etc.
- Implement graphics and titles
Additional Information about Koi-Fly Creative
Koi-Fly Creative helps you connect with your clients’ audiences through powerful strategy and captivating visuals. We offer a new breed of digital storytelling that breaks the mold with a fresh perspective and greater authenticity. This inspires engagement, evokes emotion, and propels action with a customized content collection.
Koi-Fly Creative has years of worldwide experience including Infiniti, Similac, International Rescue Committee, Boston Magazine, Philly Magazine, Bravo Group, Ripe Beverages, MTV, MTV2, VH-1, Nickelodeon, Lifetime, TLC, Travel Channel, Food Network, National Geographic, PBS, and The Mishawaka Amphitheatre.
Koi-Fly Creative also consistently works to pair influencers, such as Streets Department and The Motherchic, with brands interested in influencer marketing.
Originally from the Bronx, Art moved with his family to Philadelphia suburbs. To follow his parent’s wishes, Art originally wanted to be a doctor, and was enrolled in Princeton University. He had a mid life crisis at 22 and quit to enroll as a Film and Animation Major at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. He then attended CalArts’ Directing – Theater, Video and Cinema program under Alexander Mackendrick. Rudy Fehr and Mackendrick suggested that “if you want to be a director, learn editing.” Art interned and became an assistant editor under Fima Noveck, where he cut scenes for action and horror films such as “Viper” with Lorenzo Lamas and “Men of War” with Dolph Lundgren, there he quickly realized that his passion is editing.
Art left Los Angeles and returned to New York City, where he jumped into reality, documentary and short narrative films. Some of his work includes TLC’s “Trading Spaces”, “Birthday”, and “A Wedding Story” where he won and Emmy Award. Also he’s cut a multitude of promos and commercials for everyone from MTV to NBC Sports.
Art recently edited “The Wonderlist with Bill Weir” for CNN as well as “American Diner Revival” and “Restaurant Impossible” for the Food Network.
He is skilled in Avid, Premiere Pro, AfterEffects, Davinci Resolve…
Currently, Art lives in New Jersey with his wife, 2 kids and 3 cats.
Hi Art,
Thanks for reaching out! If you’re interested in this position please send your resume and any other portfolio work to info@koi-fly.com.
Talk soon!
Shelly
Hi,
My name is Cory Blasdell.
I work as a freelance video editor in the area.
I came across your posting and read through all your skill requirements.
I believe I fit them all and I wanted to reach out and offer my services.
You can see my work on my website.
If you think I’m a good fit, we can chat about frame rates, bitrates, codecs or anything else over a cup of coffee.
Thanks!
Hi Cory,
Thanks for reaching out! If you’re interested in this position please send your resume and any other portfolio work to info@koi-fly.com.
Talk soon!
Shelly