Video Editor Manipulating and editing film pieces in a way that is invisible to the audienceTaking a brief to grasp the production team’s needs and specificationsReviewing shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuityResponsibilities:Manipulate and edit film pieces in a way that is invisible to the audienceTake a brief to grasp the production team’s needs and specificationsReview shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuityTrim footage segments and put together the sequence of the filmInput music, dialogues, graphics, and effectsCreate rough and final cutsEnsure logical sequencing and smooth runningConsult with stakeholders from production to the post-production processContinuously discover and implement new editing technologies and the industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency.Once you have been trained and settled into your position for a number of years,there are options for you to grow/excel in your job. For example, a director. “Filmeditors most fluidly make the transition into being successful film directors.” Thisthe quote shows that it isn't that outlandish for a film editor to become a director. Theyshare many qualities and with minor training, a film editor can become a director.Film and video editors make $61,890 dollars Directors make $88,610 annually. Anothergood example is a video producer. “A video producer and film and video editor sharemany qualities.” As a video producer you are managing the production and themaking of the movie, going from a video editor to a video producer would be a bigchange, but the skills you need to become a producer aren't that different from afilm and video editor. Video producers make $88,610. People who want to become film and video editors need specific skills, education, training, and strife to excel intheir careers.In Conclusion, Film and video editors are crucial to the production of a movie. Nogreat movie would be great without a good video editor, a movie without a videoeditor would simply fall apart. People should pursue this career because it offers agood wage with a medium education level. I am pursuing this career because I likeall the things it has to offer and hope one day I can become a film and video editor.