Video Editor

Thumbtack is a local services marketplace that connects customers who need to get things done with local, skilled professionals who can help. From plumbers and painters to DJs and personal trainers, Thumbtack helps millions of customers find the right professional for their project in over 1,000 categories.

Thumbtack’s video editor will come in and have an immediate impact on our brand and business by working on key video content (TV spots, branded social content, customer testimonials, and more). The ideal candidate is a creative, experienced editor that can work on polished TV spots but a is not afraid to be scrappy and pick up a camera for smaller projects. You always like to know about the channel you are making content for and implement those best practices in your work. You’re an expert at Premiere Pro, but also know basic animation, sound mixing, and other post production skills. Additionally, you’ve had experience working with post production partners (agencies, colorists, animators, etc.) but also know how to work with an internal marketing or business team.

• Edit a variety of high impact marketing videos (TV ads, Youtube Videos, Testimonials, etc.)
• Collaborate with external production vendors and facilitate the Thumbtack style in their projects.
• Centralize an asset and content archive of all in-house and vendor generated content.
• Shoot and edit smaller scale video projects (Testimonials, Social videos of our pros)

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years in an editorial / post-production capacity (in-house, studio, agency or freelance)
• Expert in Premiere Pro
• Ability to do basic motion graphics
• Ability to make something from nothing (take footage and produce content with little oversight)
• Ability and willingness to shoot customer testimonials and social media videos
• Experience working on marketing content

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Network of production vendors in Los Angeles and/or San Francisco
• Experience creating high volumes of branded content for social media
• Ability to manage freelance editors/vendors out of state