Video Editor
General Information
Increasing Description
We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic volunteer Video Editor to help us enhance the impact of Khentrul Rinpoche’s teachings by skillfully editing video recordings for our YouTube channel.
Responsibilities
- Edit raw video footage into engaging and coherent videos for YouTube including:
- Trimming and cutting footage to remove errors, pauses, and unnecessary content.
- Arranging and sequencing video clips to create a smooth and logical flow.
- Adding introductory and outro sequences, including the Dzokden logo and branding elements.
- Incorporating lower thirds for speaker identification and key terms.
- Adjusting audio levels for clarity and consistency.
- Potentially adding background music (when appropriate and license-free).
- Ensure consistent visual style and Dzokden branding across all videos.
- Offer creative suggestions to enhance the visual appeal and engagement of the videos.
Skills & Qualifications
Audio and Visual- Video Editing
- Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or comparable free/open-source options).
- A keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of visual storytelling.
- Reliable access to a computer with the necessary software and internet connection.
- Previous experience editing videos for online platforms, particularly educational or spiritual content, is a plus.
- Familiarity with basic video and audio codecs and YouTube best practices for video optimization (resolution, aspect ratio, etc.) is beneficial.
- Able to work independently with good organizational and time management skills, diligence, attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Cooperative, reliable and ability to persevere when faced with obstacles.
- Ability to collaborate with other volunteers and team members to fully support the project; ability to work in a team is essential.
- Openness to learn new technical skills and procedures; willingness to follow given standards, guidelines.
- Able to transfer knowledge to future volunteers.
Why This Role Is Important
This role directly supports Rinpoche’s vision to create the Golden Age of peace and harmony on earth through the Kalachakra Tantra. Your work helps Dzokden to inspire transformative experiences that cultivate deep inner realization through a strong compassionate and devoted heart. The virtue generated through your Dharma service is dedicated to the accumulation of merit which is essential for the path to enlightenment. You have the opportunity to practice the path through a mundane, samsaric role and see how it is possible to transform ordinary work into extraordinary opportunities. This will help you learn to walk the real tantric path.
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