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Anaheim Studios
Motion Graphics Editor
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What they do
An Editor reviews stories, reports or manuscripts, makes corrections, and works with writers to improve content and structure of writing. Plans and coordinates material to be included in publications. Works with print material or website content. May specialize in copy editing (careful review of text for errors) or other types of editing; may work as an executive editor with authority to approve publications and contracts.
$78,921 / year median in California
-17% projected decline
Job Description
Our creative services agency is seeking a full-time Motion Graphics Editor. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker, self-starter & has a talent for turning a concept into compelling visuals. This role is for someone who thrives at bringing ideas to life with style, precision, and creativity. Motion graphics are a major part of this position, but you also need to be an editor. We're looking for someone who understands how to find the story within the footage - not someone who only knows how to make things move. Our creative team is a small group of big thinkers. We love collaborating & getting creative input from all members of our team. We value great ideas, respect hard work & encourage cross-training in a chill atmosphere inside our newly renovated creative studio in Hawthorne, CA. You should be highly skilled in motion graphics for commercials, branded content, and social videos while also being a confident editor who understands storytelling, pacing, comedy, music, and performance. Create high-quality motion graphics, commercial spots, branded films, and social content Take a creative concept or storyboard and develop it into a polished video Design and animate graphics that feel intentional, on-trend and appropriate for the brand Ensure cohesive visual language across projects, maintaining brand integrity and style consistency Cut sizzles, social videos, commercials and short-form edits balancing storytelling, music, pacing and motion graphics Collaborate with creative directors and editors to shape narrative flow through visuals. Ability to put together a compelling story from library of footage (interviews, events) as well as selecting best shots from commercial shoot using storyboards as a guide Ability to cut sizzles and short edits, pairing story rhythm with motion graphics Take feedback well and quickly develop creative solutions through multiple rounds of revisions Comfortable working independently or collaboratively within fast-moving creative teams Motion Graphics & Design Execute kinetic typography and expressive text animation that enhances storytelling. Design and animate lower thirds, titles, transitions, and graphic builds with clean, professional polish Develop strong, visually compelling designs that work both as static compositions and in motion. Strong understanding of animation timing, transitions and visual hierarchy Comfortable developing looks and visual styles from scratch when a project does not already have an established design system Strong instincts for what feels current in commercial advertising, social content and digital design Required Skills & Tools Expert in Adobe Premiere & DaVinci Resolve Expert in Adobe After Effects for design prep and asset creation Keen eye for typography, layout, pacing, and visual rhythm . To apply, please send a reel, portfolio & resume, along with a short note about yourself. Know that the resume is the least important of the three - some of our best editors studied history & political science. Let your work speak for itself.