Film Editor Job Description
A film editor cuts and splices a film based on a director's specification to ensure story continuity, meet length constraints or requirements and to establish compliance to censorship regulations.
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Job Responsibilities
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A film editor edits film or videotape from movies, network or cable television. She selects scenes used based on director's vision and story continuity. She literally cuts the film into piece, reassembling it to present the story in sequence. She reviews the assembled tape on a monitor, re-editing it if necessary. She inserts music and sound effects into a film. She screens the film for directors and producers.
Job Opportunities
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Ushers are employed by production companies, television and cable networks, television and film studios and editing houses. A candidate seeking this type of employment can apply directly to the company, network or studio for which he would like to work. Occasionally, available film editing opportunities are also advertised in the classified sections of local industry newspapers. Additionally, these roles may be posted on online job search boards such as monster.com, jobs.com and careerbuilder.com. Candidates may also find jobs posted on niche industry-specific job boards such as mediabistro.com. The National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians is the union that represents film editors. It provides resources and networking opportunities for those who are actively seeking employment in this field.
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Qualitative Requirements
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To be successful as a film editor, a candidate must be able to follow instructions, as his role is to follow the instructions of a director, bringing his vision to life. He must also be very patient, as editing may involve combing through hours of footage to create a finished product. He should be creative. He should be able to take the initiative and work independently. He should also work equally as well within a group setting. He must be comfortable working untraditional hours, as he may be required to work nights and weekends.
Educational Requirements
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While some employers do not require successful candidates to possess formal education, a film editor typically receives training within the area of film production or a related field of study. He may receive a diploma from a proprietary school, an associate's degree from a junior college or a four-year degree.
Average Compensation
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According to Salary.com, in 2009 the average tape editor working in the United States of America earns an annual base salary of $32,044. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates the employment of ushers to increase by 12 percent within the decade of 2006 through 2016.
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