D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.
New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience – and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages – in schools, campuses, and companies.
D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.
D2L has had a singular mission for 25 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns – and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.
A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews ALL of our applications - yes a real person reviews resumes! They are excited to read more about what amazing things you could add to D2L.
Job Summary:
We are a dynamic and creative team dedicated to crafting impactful visual stories that inspire and engage. We’re seeking a talented Video Editor to join our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and have a passion for producing high-quality video content, we want to hear from you.
We are a global company headquartered in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. This role is based in India and will primarily involve independent work, with some collaboration with a team operating in the Eastern Time zone (UTC -5). While most tasks can be completed asynchronously, some flexibility in scheduling may be necessary to align with critical discussions and key meetings.
How You'll Make an Impact:
- Video Editing: Edit video footage into polished, professional content for a variety of platforms, including social media, websites, and promotional materials.
- Storytelling: Craft compelling narratives by seamlessly combining visuals, audio, and effects.
- Pre-Production: Ideate through storyboarding with a creative and strategic mindset
- Post-Production: Handle color grading, sound editing, and motion graphics to enhance video quality.
- Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, creative, and production teams to align video content with brand messaging and project goals.
- Creative Input: Contribute innovative ideas for video concepts and storytelling techniques to elevate the brand’s visual identity.
- Creative Problem-Solving: Develop innovative design solutions that meet project objectives and resonate with our target audience.
- Inspiration: Follow industry best practices, stay informed of new trends, technologies, and look for continuous inspiration for increasing effectiveness.
- Brand Consistency: Ensure all video work aligns with our brand identity, guidelines, and messaging.
What You'll Bring to the Role:
- Experience: 3+ years of video editing experience.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Film, Media Production, or a related field.
- Examples of work: An inspiring portfolio that demonstrates experience, proficiency, and creativity.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve).
- Experience with motion graphics and animation tools like After Effects is a plus.
- Strong understanding of cinematography principles, including framing, lighting, and sound recording.
- Experience with camera operation and video/audio capture is an asset but not a requirement for the role.
- Creativity: A strong eye for detail and a knack for storytelling through visuals.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high quality.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- Travel: Willingness to travel to oversee video shoots or attend in-person key meetings.
- Approach: Ability to work independently based on briefing documents, direction and collaborative tools.
- Results-oriented: Ability to identify opportunities to strategically elevate videos for better performance.
- Innovation: Continuously seek out new strategies, compelling approaches, and trends with a ‘be bold’ mindset.
- Flexibility: Willing and able to flex schedule as needed to accommodate meetings with teams in other time zones.
Please Note: We can't wait to see your amazing work - a portfolio is required as part of the application process.
Don’t meet every single requirement? We strongly encourage you to still apply! At D2L, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we love to help our people grow and develop!
Why we're awesome:
At D2L, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following through #LifeAtD2L:
- Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning and Growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
- 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
- Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
- Retirement planning
- 2 Paid Volunteer Days
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Home Internet Reimbursements
- Employee Referral Program
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition
- Social Events
- Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.
