Video editing offers those who have just graduated from The Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts many rewarding and lucrative job opportunities.  In fact, thanks to the Internet, video streaming via desktops, tablets, and even smartphones has continued to grow at exponential rates.  More so than any other form of communication, entertainment and news are readily available to the world with a simple click of a mouse. 

 

Being able to piece together pictures and sound to produce a corporate training video, a website product launch, DVDs, television shows, and even commercials is something to be proud of.  Having developed your own personal video production style using Sheffield’s state-of-the-art equipment, as well as being taught the business side of the video production industry, you can rest assured that your video editing skills are perfect for the competition that is out the vying for jobs you want.

Although Sheffield has a Career Services program made available to all current students and Sheffield graduates, today we will explore additional options out there for landing your perfect video editing job.

 

What is Video Editing?

Attending Sheffield for a career in video editing will prepare you for anything that comes your way.  Here are some of the video editing abilities you will learn:

• How to use the most updated equipment and software sure to be found in any quality studio.  Pro-editing systems Avid Adrenaline and Avid Xpress Pro, as well as Adobe After Effects and Adobe Creative Suite are just some examples
• How to transfer video footage to a computer for editing purposes
• An understanding of what footage to keep and what to cut
• Having a clear storyline for every client that conveys to the viewer without confusion
• The ability to improve video audio and digital image quality
• Formatting of footage for the appropriate platform (i.e. DVDs, television broadcasting, and even online streaming)
• The ability to create a solid final version that wows your clients

 

Sheffield’s Career Services Program

As noted above, Sheffield assists alumni in finding jobs.  Available for a lifetime, with graduates often coming back after years looking to take the next step in their career, the career services program of Sheffield really works.

• Get connected with professionals in your specific niche.
• Learn how to write proper cover letters and resumes.
• Participate in mock interviews.
• Learn networking skills to get you familiar with and involved in the video production industry.
• Get advice from some of the most experienced and knowledgeable people in the industry – your instructors.

 

Finding a Job in Audio and Video Production

Although Sheffield does provide video and audio editing graduates wonderful opportunities for networking, learning the professional way to apply and interview for potential jobs, and a place to go for sound advice, it is helpful to have additional options for finding a job.  After all, the wider you cast your net, the more chances you have of landing your dream job.

Whether you are an experienced video editor, or one just stepping into the industry for the first time, these resources are sure to help get ahead on the job search quest.

 

Mandy.com

Dedicated to film and television production, Mandy.com is a great place to start out when trying to find a video editing job.  You can search based on job location with jobs to be found worldwide. 

 

Mandy.com offers users (yes, you must create an account to view job postings – but don’t worry, its free) 6 channels for professionals to search for available job openings:

1. Services - A yellow pages of technicians and facilities
2. Jobs - Current job vacancies in your desired location in film and television production
3. Castings - Casting calls searchable by gender, age, and ethnicity
4. Classifieds - Buy or sell production equipment
5. Noticeboard - An active board listing classes, events, and training
6. Film Market - A database of Films and TV programs for sale – perfect for independent producers

As you can see, Mandy.com does more than just offer job opportunities for video editors.  There are several additional resources to take advantage of before, during, and even after you land a job.

 

ProductionHUB

Finding jobs in your local area is easy to do using ProductionHUB.  Get a job in corporate media or live events like film, television, digital media, and more.  Filter job openings based on Category (including video production and digital editing), Type (Full Time, Part time, Contracted Temp), and Location (Baltimore, NYC, Hollywood).

 

In order to search, you must again register to use the site, however it is free to use.  ProductionHUB has been an online resource for those in the video production field for over 20 years and has proven to provide much success for those looking for work in the audio visual industry. 

 

Stage 32

Designed as a great resource for networking with professionals in the media industry, Stage 32 has a potential to get you connected with some of the leading industry pros.  With over 500,000 users registered (for free!) production job postings are published every day.

 

This site also provides thousands of hours of webinars and classes as well as a “Facebook” style way of communicating with others in your field.  And since word of mouth and networking are some of the top ways to land your perfect video editing job, using a resource like this is definitely worth trying.

 

Motionographer

Designed with specialty niches in mind, Motionographer is great for both freelance and permanent full time employees.  You can sign up to have job alerts sent directly to your inbox, search using different filter options, or go straight for the specialty jobs.  You also do not need an account to apply to listed jobs which is a plus for many.

 

 

Need More Ideas?

If the above don’t get you a job in video editing like you had hoped, and you have also exhausted your resources at Sheffield’s career services, check out some of these other places you can search for jobs in your related field:

• Twitter.  Sound weird?  Well, it works!  As one of the leading social media platforms today, networking with like-minded people has never been easier.  Plus, you never know who might offer you a job.
• Behance.  This is a great site for all creatives, including video editors.  It has an online portfolio platform and an extensive job list section.  You can also know that you will be searching only serious job offers since the cost to post a job starts at $399/month!
• SimplyHired.  Although not strictly a video production job board, SimplyHired has a great search option for finding jobs in your related field.

 

Final Thoughts

In the end, finding a job in the competitive field of video editing can be difficult without the right know-how and resources.  Luckily for you, even as a brand new graduate of Sheffield, there are many options for finding a job right out of school that will help you pave your way directly into success.

If you are interested in becoming a video editor or working in the field of audio or video production, consider contacting The Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts.  As the top video production school in the Maryland and Washington, D.C. areas, Sheffield can help you gain the required skillset to make it in the video production industry.   Contact us today and see what Sheffield can offer you.  Your dream job is waiting for you!