Video Editor (Avatar Specialist)

Full Time
London, UK
2 months ago
Who are we?

From your everyday PowerPoint presentations to Hollywood movies, AI will transform the way we create and consume content. Today, people want to watch and listen, not read — both at home and at work. If you’re reading this and nodding, check out our brand video.

Despite the clear preference for video, communication and knowledge sharing in the business environment are still dominated by text, largely because high-quality video production remains complex and challenging to scale—until now….

Meet Synthesia

We're on a mission to make video easy for everyone. Born in an AI lab, our AI video communications platform simplifies the entire video production process, making it easy for everyone, regardless of skill level, to create, collaborate, and share high-quality videos. Whether it's for delivering essential training to employees and customers or marketing products and services, Synthesia enables large organizations to communicate and share knowledge through video quickly and efficiently. We’re trusted by leading brands such as Heineken, Zoom, Xerox, McDonald’s and more. Read stories from happy customers and what 1,200+ people say on G2.

In 2023, we were one of 7 European companies to reach unicorn status. In February 2024, G2 named us as the fastest growing company in the world. We’ve raised over $150M in funding from top-tier investors, including Accel, Nvidia, Kleiner Perkins, Google and top founders and operators including Stripe, Datadog, Miro, Webflow, and Facebook.

About the role

As our Video Editor (Avatar Specialist) you are at the cutting edge of technology!Your work will reflect itself in the video quality of our avatars, and you you create that quality by mastering DaVinci Resolve, Fusion, and other tools. You'll utilise your post-production skills (editing, grading, keying) in our one-of-a-kind pipeline, working alongside R&D to shape our groundbreaking product as we push the boundaries of AI video generation.Join our team and be part of creating the future of avatars!

What you will be doing
  • Process avatar footage through our unique pipeline.
  • Quality access avatars at the conclusion of the creation process.
  • Utilise your skills in editing, grading, keying and delivery of videos for avatar creation.
  • Partner with our customer support teams as we deliver avatar footage for our customers.
  • Organize and manage post-production assets, including footage, sound files, graphics, and visual effects elements.
  • Ensure timely delivery of edited and finalized content, meeting project specifications and client expectations.
  • Maintain a high level of attention to detail and quality control throughout the post-production process.
  • Work in DaVinci Resolve and other relevant post-production tools to deliver world-class avatars.
  • Occasionally you’ll enter data for our external data annotation workflows.
  • Additional post-production responsibilities as and when required to assist creation of avatars and the research and development teams.
 Who are you:

We are looking for video Editors with a passion for technology, who have a keen eye for quality and want to work in a technical post-production role. Although creative problem solving is essential, this position will not require you to work on creative video content. Furthermore we are looking for

  • Proficiency in editing software, particularly DaVinci Resolve, and other relevant post-production tools.
  • Experience in colour grading, keying, and other post-production techniques.
  • Experience keying green screen using DaVinci Resolve's Fusion
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality control.
  • Good communication skills to effectively collaborate with the post-production team and other stakeholders.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
  • Interest in AI and Generative Media.
  • Entry Level candidates will be considered
The good stuff...
  • Attractive compensation £35,000-£40,000k GBP + stock options 
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Hybrid work setting with an office in London
  • Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme to commute to the office
  • 25 days of annual leave + public holidays
  • Work in a great company culture with the option to join regular planning and socials at our hubs, and company retreats
  • A generous referral scheme when you know people that are amazing for us

You can see more about Who we are and How we work here: https://www.synthesia.io/careers