Gameplay Video Editor

About the role and about You:

We’re looking for an experienced Gameplay Video Editor to join the Zwift Brand Creative Team.

You will be responsible for all elements of producing gameplay videos. From in-game footage capture (using our in-house tools), footage selection, video editing, to music selection, adding motion graphics (which are provided by our motion artists) to final delivery of short-form promotional videos. This role is highly focused on all gameplay capture and will require you to learn our in-house technical capturing tools.

You will be responsible for delivering a volume of projects, sometimes to tight deadlines, while staying creative, focused, organized and remaining flexible in your approach.

What you’ll do:

Work closely with project leads and creative team to bring creative ideas to life.

• Understand the Zwift product and learn technical skills to capture imagery from the product and convey it accurately.
• Use Zwift’s in-game engine to shoot gameplay, edit and create all aspects of a video and produce short to mid-length videos for Zwift Marketing purposes.
• Initiate concepts and work within a team to develop videos which have attention to detail and follow brand practices.
• Take responsibility for projects and self-produce/direct when necessary, or alternatively work closely with creative leads to realize a specific vision.
• Look for opportunities to always improve our videos, capture processes and tools.

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ Years experience working in Gameplay Video Production.
• Experience using video game capture from a variety of games and engines.
• Expert proficiency with the Adobe Suite, especially Premiere & After Effects.
• Varied reel or portfolio with examples of previous gameplay editing experience.
• Self starter with the ability to work with a team and track on tight deadlines along with the project managers and quickly action feedback given by the team.
• A keen eye for storytelling, pacing and in-game camera composition
• Experience in creating videos for different specific social platforms and other outlets.
• This will be a 4-5 month contract

Bonus points:

• Experience as part of an agency studio team is a big plus.
• Interest in and knowledge of the fitness industry (cycling, running, triathlon) is a huge plus!
• Keen interest and knowledge of video games.
• Experience in motion graphics, basic audio editing, Photoshop.