Description
Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.
Interests
- Artistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Independence
- Achievement
- Recognition
Work Styles
- Stress Tolerance
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Adaptability/Flexibility
Tasks
- Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.
- Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment.
- Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.
- Review footage sequence by sequence to become familiar with it before assembling it into a final product.
- Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Thinking Creatively
- Getting Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Detailed Work Activities
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Technology Skills
- Video creation and editing software
- Web platform development software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Web page creation and editing software
- Spreadsheet software
Abilities
- Near Vision
- Oral Comprehension
- Information Ordering
- Oral Expression
- Fluency of Ideas
Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Complex Problem Solving
Knowledge
- Communications and Media
- English Language
- Computers and Electronics
- Telecommunications
- Fine Arts
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Adobe Premiere Pro CS5Certifying Organization
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Adobe LiveCycle ES2 Solution ArchitectCertifying Organization
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Adobe LiveCycle ES2 Document OutputCertifying Organization
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Adobe Dreamweaver CS5Certifying Organization
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Type
Product/Equipment
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $48,471 |
| Median (50%) | $63,891 |
| High (90%) | $95,849 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $58,104 |
| Mid Level | $76,300 |
| Senior Level | $91,128 |
| Expert Level | $111,956 |
Employability
There are currently 47,200 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 49,400 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 5%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 5%
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