Senior Showreel Editor

Role Summary
The Senior VFX Showreel Editor is responsible for translating the studio’s portfolio into high-impact, market-facing showreels. Working closely with Creative Leadership, Marketing, and Sales, this role transforms complex VFX shot archives into compelling, narrative-driven promotional reels that elevate the studio’s brand across client presentations, pitch decks, and commercial reels.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Strategy & Assembly:
Lead the creative edit, rhythm, and pacing for studio master reels, department breakdowns, and specialized project showreels.
Rapid Turnaround & Efficiency:
Deliver quick-turnaround edits and customized reel variations to meet urgent sales pitches and client requests.
Commercial & Sales Alignment:
Collaborate directly with Sales and Business Development teams to align shot curation and reel structure with prospective client needs and market positioning.
Creative Collaboration:
Partner with VFX Supervisors and Creative Heads to capture the visual standard and technical complexity of the studio's work without requiring micro-level shot selection guidance.
Review & Approval Management:
Drive the approval process through creative leadership, integrating executive feedback efficiently to deliver publish-ready cuts.
Finish & Asset Oversight:
Oversee final polish, color integration, and conforming to ensure all reels meet high-end distribution standards across target platforms.

Requirements

5+ Years of Experience:
Proven track record in VFX editorial, high-end post-production, or film trailer houses, with a portfolio of master reels.
Organizational Excellence:
Highly organized with strong media management skills to efficiently maintain, track, and retrieve assets from extensive VFX archives.
Advanced Technical Command:
Expertise in primary NLEs (Premiere Pro, Avid, or equivalent) alongside familiarity with color-managed, multi-format VFX pipelines and review platforms (<Frame.io>).
Storytelling & Pacing Mastery:
Exceptional instincts for montage pacing, shot selection, audio integration, and visual rhythm.
Cross-Functional Communication:
Demonstrated ability to interface seamlessly with Executives and BOT Internal Team to balance artistic quality with business goals.
Autonomous Execution:
Proactive problem solver who thrives in managing end-to-end editorial workflows from initial concept through final delivery.