Film Editor Salary
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Job Description for Film Editor
A successful job applicant will transform film footage into a final product while utilizing sound effects, video, audio, music, and special effects. The applicant will participate in all aspects of taping and production, including potentially directing at times. Also, the applicant would shoot additional promotional videos that could potentially be used on air in the future.The environment for this position is fast-paced and deadline-driven, and the applicant must be able to think quickly on their feet. Professional evidence of this is definitely a plus. This position also requires the ability to use a camera in the studio and on photo shoots and to be able to put together a news story without the help of a producer. This position will answer to a production manager and will occasionally assist the rest of the staff with technical issues. Therefore, extremely good interpersonal and communication skills are a necessity in order to acquire this position.
Read More...Film Editor Tasks
- Edit film footage to fit with scripts and storylines.
- Add text, music, sound effects, and other layers to footage.
- Cut shots and match audio and video to chosen video.
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Popular Skills for Film Editor
Film Editors report using a pretty varied skill set on the job. Most notably, facility with avid, Adobe Premiere, and Avid Media Composer are correlated to pay that is significantly above average, leading to increases of 202 percent, 113 percent, and 73 percent, respectively. At the other end of the pay range are skills like Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop. Those proficient in Adobe After Effects are, more often than not, also skilled in Adobe Photoshop.
Pay by Experience Level for Film Editor
Pay by Experience for a Film Editor has a positive trend. An entry-level Film Editor with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $41,000 based on 48 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Film Editor with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $61,000 based on 30 salaries. An experienced Film Editor which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $88,000 based on 20 salaries. A Film Editor with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $84,000 based on 6 salaries.
Pay Difference by Location
New York is home to an above-average pay rate for Film Editors, 198 percent higher than the national average. Film Editors will also find cushy salaries in Los Angeles (+77 percent) and San Francisco (+39 percent).
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Key Stats for Film Editor
Gender
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Female
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Male
63 % |
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Job Satisfaction
| Extremely satisfied |
Rated 5 out of 5 based on 13 votes. |
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