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Film and Video Editor

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Career data Verified

Film and video editors use editing software and other tools to edit raw film or video footage to produce a final version.

Most common salary $62k – $109k
Upper salary up to $147k
Training 0-4 years

Description

Makes and implements editorial decisions regarding mood, pace and climax of films, television programmes, video productions or commercials.

Typical work tasks

  • Views film and video tape to evaluate and select scenes and determine which scenes need to be re-shot; plans and organises the preparation and presentation of programmes.

Typical work environment

  • Works indoors in television and film studios and editing suites.
  • Works in adequately heated and ventilated work spaces when indoors.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Sedentary to light physical demand levels.
  • Employees are likely to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time when editing film.
  • Stretching up and reaching across is not a significant feature of the job.
  • Bending is not a significant feature of the job.
  • Squatting, crouching and kneeling is not a significant feature of the job.
  • Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant feature of the job.
  • Contact with skin irritants or water is unlikely.
  • Lifting, carrying and holding requirementsare unlikely to exceed a light physical demand level.
  • Occasional repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using pens, telephones, microphones and when using a keyboard and mouse and editing equipment.
  • Driving may be necessary to access a variety of locations if not solely based in a studio.
  • Use of hand-held objects and equipment will be frequent and may include recording instruments, clipboards, writing implements and microphones.
  • Mental skills necessary include creative, communication, research, planning and decision-making.
Entry signal Reviewed

Requires a substantial formal qualification.

Entry barrier Formal qualification
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 1
Next-day ready No

How this was determined (model-generated): Film/video editor: same Skill Level 1 ER as 594-599; 5yrs experience is a substantial entry path, not quick on-the-job training. Raise to qualification.

Entry Requirements

  • A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

Further Comments

  • There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.