Film and video editor

Film and video editor

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

Also known as

Videographer, visual effects editor, motion graphics editor, supervising editor, film editor, video editor, assistant editor

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Work environment

  • Usually work long and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
  • Usually work in offices, editing suites and studios
  • Need to be creative, practical and work well under pressure

Typical tasks

  • Edit audio or video recordings
  • Determine presentation subjects or content
  • Manage content of broadcasts or presentations
  • Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment
  • Label production materials
  • Verify accuracy of data
  • Create computer-generated graphics or animation
  • Operate audio recording equipment
  • Provide information to coworkers
  • Study scripts to determine project requirements

Salary information

$50K-$147K
LowerMost commonUpper
$50K$62K-$109K$147K

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