Etsy: Video Editor Plus

*Video Editor Plus!*

Etsy.com , the online marketplace for all things handmade,
has an online magazine, the Storque, for which we are hiring an experienced
videographer/podcaster to produce, shoot, edit our online video content.
http://www.etsy.com/storque

Full-time, permanent position, health benefits and stock options after one
month. Position available immediately. Must be NYC-based, & able to work out
of Etsy Labs at 325 Gold st 6th fl, Brooklyn, NY (fun, non-corporate
atmosphere).

JOB DESCRIPTION We are looking for a creative self-starter with a
documentary or news background who wants to trail-blaze Etsy's online video
content and make it a DIY destination. We just hired videoblogging guru Bre
Pettis of MAKEzine's weekend projects and we're looking for a shooting
buddy/editor to work with him. Current programming includes producing a
monthly newscast, series of portraits/studio tours with Etsy sellers,
craft-oriented How-tos, and animated videos about
Etsy.comsite features. We would like someone who can
seek out interesting people and
events in the DIY world and make videos that captivate, inform and connect
the Etsy community.

Editor on Mac Finalcut Pro system, AfterEffects or similar graphics and
post-production work, experience videoblogging, troubleshooting codex and
compressions for web, experience with HD cameras, lighting. Experience in
developing look and feel (branding) videos. Knowledge of animation
techniques a plus. Sound editing and even music composition skills are
great! We are looking for a video/webby person!

- Production:
- Shoot videos with Bre Pettis, our videoblogger host/New Media
guru
- Editing:
- monthly newscast
- how-tos
- site help videos
- Take reviews & suggestions from other admin
- Post-production:
- develop a look and feel for videos
- post-production color correction and graphics
- make musical scores
- Distribution:
- upload video content to various sites
- play with/encourage online video community/user-generated
content
- be involved in the forums and community section of Etsy in
getting the word out about Storque & Videos

At least 3 years experience with the skills listed above

CHARACTER Basically, we want a digital age Renaissance person:
self-motivated, problem solver, Michel Gondry-esque aesthetic, technically
competent, hip to the blogosphere, with a great sense of humor, and the
drive to make Etsy the premiere DIY destination on the web.

More about Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/about.php

More about the Storque:
http://www.etsy.com/storque/section/etsyNews/article/about-the-storque/806/

Contact [email protected] and say how you heard about the job.