IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a Video Editor to create a wide range of quality video content to support our growing marketing efforts.

The ideal candidate is highly creative, innovative, collaborative and passionate about creating best-in-class video experiences across our brands.

As a member of our in-house video team, you will be responsible for creating inspiring video content that advances our brand presence and engages with our key audiences: Educators, parents, and students. From how-to videos, product ads, customer testimonials, to social content and more, you will take a hands-on approach and own much of the post-production process from start to finish. Your passion for storytelling—along with your impressive editing chops—will successfully address our customers’ needs and our high-reaching marketing goals.

This is a full-time position in our San Mateo, CA headquarters office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.

To apply, please include a link to your most recent video portfolio. Submissions without a portfolio link will not be considered.

What You'll Be Doing

Edit highly engaging short and long-form video content including live action testimonials, animated how-to videos, promos, ads and more with a mix of text, graphics, animations, and audio
Work both independently and as a collaborative team player, partnering with a solid team of marketers, product managers and more to bring shared visions to life, source assets, and hone in on the perfect story in the edit
Champion fresh ideas that prioritize storytelling and visual styles that elevate our brand presence and speak to our core values
Capture and integrate clean screen recordings that present our products in the best light
Ideate and build content templates and formats that are scalable
Curate and organize footage, music, and media for assembly edits and multiple formats
Work with the video team to continuously refine and improve our post-production standards and processes
Work closely with the Video Production Manager to ensure edits are reviewed and projects are prioritized
Opportunity to support other tasks as needed, such as developing video content ideas and assisting on video shoots

What We're Looking For

BA/BS degree
2-4 years of solid video editing experience in a professional environment
Visual skills: Your work demonstrates a strong grasp of graphic design principles and you have solid experience editing high quality graphics-heavy videos
Editing skills: Your portfolio demonstrates a strong understanding and application of the fundamentals of video editing including pacing, rhythm, compression of time, and the deliberate use of transitions and audio cues to influence story
You are an accomplished team player as much as you are a resourceful self-starter—you jump at the chance to support your team and proactively work to get the job done and delivered on time
Communication: You excel at explaining your work, talking through internal feedback, collaborating on ideas and proactively reaching out to stakeholders for guidance and review
Problem solver: You welcome innovation and risk-taking, always eager to learn new techniques and where you can be more efficient when faced with creative challenges
Technical expertise: You’re a fast, efficient, organized editor and you're an expert with Premiere Pro
Technical proficiency: You know your way around After Effects, Media Encoder, Audition, Photoshop and Illustrator
Audio skills: You understand the important role audio plays in every project, from sourcing music tracks and procuring voice-overs to creating a clean mix
You are driven by an attention to detail and the desire for a flawless final product
Experience in other areas of video production, including lighting and/or filming is a plus
Experience in the education, edtech, or language learning spaces is a plus

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The base salary range for this full-time position is $70,000 to $85,000 + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

About IXL Learning

IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:

1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources

Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.

At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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