WASHINGTON, DCPosted 25 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Microsoft

• Job overview

  The Video Editor role at Microsoft CoreAI Studio's Outbound Product Team focuses on crafting compelling video narratives to communicate product stories and enhance brand impact.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves end-to-end video editing, collaborating with designers and writers, incorporating motion design, managing timelines, participating in creative reviews, and experimenting with AI video technologies.

• Compensation and benefits

  The salary range is $119,800 to $234,700 annually in the U.S., with higher ranges for San Francisco Bay and New York City areas; benefits and additional compensation may apply.

• Experience and skills

  Requires 4+ years in professional production or post-production environments, proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, and preferred skills include scriptwriting, AI video workflows, and production experience.

• Work environment and culture

  The team is close-knit and collaborative, working cross-functionally with agencies and creative partners to maintain a consistent and impactful narrative.

• Company information

  Microsoft is a leading technology company known for its AI and platform products, emphasizing innovation and storytelling in its CoreAI Studio.

• Team overview

  The candidate will join the Outbound Product team focused on video storytelling within CoreAI and AI Platform teams, collaborating closely with creative partners.

• Application process

  Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled, with a minimum posting of 5 days; candidates must pass security screenings including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.

• Unique job features

  The role offers opportunities to work with emerging AI video and voice technologies and contribute to innovative storytelling experiments.

Company overview

Microsoft is a global technology giant known for its software products, hardware devices, and cloud services. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, the company revolutionized personal computing with its Windows operating system and Office productivity suite. Microsoft generates revenue through software licensing, hardware sales including Surface devices and Xbox consoles, and its Azure cloud platform. Significant acquisitions like LinkedIn and GitHub have expanded its market influence and diversified its product offerings.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to emphasize your 4+ years of experience in video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, highlighting your ability to craft compelling narratives and integrate motion design assets.

• Showcase your skills in end-to-end video production including narrative arc development, rough cuts, final polish, color grading, and audio editing, as these are key responsibilities for the role.

• Apply through multiple channels such as Microsoft’s official careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and ensure you don’t miss out on any openings.

• Connect with members of the CoreAI Studio and Outbound Product team on LinkedIn; initiate conversations with ice breakers like commenting on recent AI video projects Microsoft has released or expressing enthusiasm about storytelling in AI technology.

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