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Video Editor in Phoenix, AZ

Video Editor Job Description

Video editors create polished video by editing raw camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, graphics and special effects. These professionals may need to work closely with a director to achieve the desired vision. Solid experience using video editing software, such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X and Media Composer, is required. Some employers may also seek candidates with relevant experience in other areas of production or post-production.

Typical video editor duties:

Editing film and video footageAdding voiceovers, sound effects, music, graphics and special effects to videosAssisting with documenting and archiving videos and compressing them for storage

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Salary for Video Editor in Phoenix, AZ
67800 - 100570
Low
67800
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
80795
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
100570
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels. Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.