Senior Versioning Editor

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What does a Senior Versioning Editor do at Hogarth? 
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Versioning Editor to join our dynamic team. The Senior Versioning Editor will be responsible for leading the adaptation and localization of our creative content across a multitude of platforms, regions, and technical specifications. This role requires an expert-level understanding of video editing, motion graphics, and file delivery workflows, coupled with meticulous attention to detail and strong project management capabilities. The ideal candidate will ensure the highest quality and technical compliance of all localized assets, playing a critical role in our global content distribution strategy.

Reporting lines and key stakeholders: 

This role reports to the Executive Producer

 You will work closely with the local and global teams.

Requirements

Versioning & Localization Leadership:

• Lead the end-to-end versioning process for a high volume of creative assets (e.g., commercials, promos, social media videos, digital ads, long-form content).
• Oversee the adaptation of master creative assets into multiple language versions, regional cuts, and platform-specific formats.
• Manage the integration of localized elements including:
  • Replacing on-screen text (supers, lower thirds, end cards).
  • Swapping out localized graphics and animations.
  • Integrating translated voiceovers and dubs.
  • Implementing localized music and sound effects.
  • Adjusting timings and pacing to accommodate different language lengths.
• Ensure all localized content maintains the original creative intent and brand integrity.

Technical Compliance & Quality Control:

• Rigorously adhere to and enforce technical specifications for various delivery platforms. This includes aspect ratios, frame rates, codecs, bitrates, audio levels (LUFS), safe areas, and legal disclaimers.
• Perform comprehensive quality control (QC) checks on all outgoing versions to identify and rectify any visual, audio, or technical errors.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to file formats, codecs, and delivery specifications.

Asset Management:

• Organize, manage, and archive master and versioned assets efficiently within our digital asset management (DAM) system.
• Ensure proper naming conventions and metadata tagging for easy retrieval.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Broadcast Media, Digital Media, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience: 3-5 years of professional experience in video editing and post-production, with at least 3 years specifically focused on versioning, localization, or broadcast delivery.
• Portfolio/Reel: A strong portfolio or reel demonstrating expertise in various video formats and an understanding of technical delivery requirements.

Technical Skills:

• Expert proficiency in industry-standard non-linear editing (NLE) software, particularly Adobe Premiere Pro 
• Strong proficiency in Adobe After Effects for motion graphics, text replacement, and compositing.
• Deep understanding of video codecs, file formats, aspect ratios, frame rates, and color spaces.
• Experience with media encoding and transcoding tools (e.g., Adobe Media Encoder, Telestream Vantage, DaVinci Resolve).
• Familiarity with Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems.
• Knowledge of broadcast delivery specifications (e.g., DPP, AS-11) and digital ad platform requirements (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Ads) is highly desirable.
• Experience with localization workflows and tools (e.g., subtitling software, translation management systems) is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail and a meticulous approach to quality control.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for collaborating with internal teams and external vendors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret technical specifications and troubleshoot issues.