Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

This is an incredible opportunity for a mid-level video editor/animator to work full-time at Empower, the second largest provider of retirement plans in the country and one of the fastest growing financial services companies. The individual will be responsible for developing video content for marketing, websites, social media, and microsite as well as digital ads and will be instrumental in creating engaging content as we increase our marketing video footprint.

What you will do:

• This role will work with our video team and creatives to develop compelling, brand building or informational videos that both builds the Empower brand and incites b2b and b2c action. 
• Creative duties will include:
• Create motion graphics for full videos, animations, and graphic overlays from concept to execution
• Collaborate with the team on ideas and storyboards, and presenting those concepts to internal team and clients
• Experience working in a professional production environment and with professional video tools (working with camera, audio and lights)
• Manipulate and edit film in a post-production environment
• Create engaging, stylistic high-end product and client videos for our website, social media, clients, etc.
• Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects
• Create rough and final cuts
• Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 2-5 years of relevant work experience either at an external or in-house agency
• Strong creative instincts along with technical aptitude
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effect
• Mac OS X operating system, Adobe Creative Suite and a good working knowledge of Adobe Audition and Photoshop
• Experience in a professional postproduction environment
• Experience taking video content from ideation to completion using motion graphics, sound design and color correction.
• A strong understanding of editing workflows and file structuring especially in Premiere
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work well under pressure and time constraints.
• Strong detail-orientation and solid organizational skills and must possess a strong team-orientation.
• Have a strong portfolio ready for review upon request.
• Normal Office Working Conditions

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job.  The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.   You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description.   You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description.  The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) –  BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer •  Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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