Design, Media & Creative
Video Editor
Shapes raw footage into a finished, coherent piece of video.
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What this career is
Editing is where a video is actually shaped: selecting takes, controlling pace, and building the sequence that carries the story.
- Typical education pathway
- Degree or diploma in film, media or mass communication; portfolio matters
What professionals typically do
- Review and organise footage
- Assemble sequences and refine pacing
- Add sound, colour and graphics
- Deliver final formats for each platform
Typical education pathways
- BA in mass communication, film or media studies
- Diploma in film editing or post-production
Important skills
Editing software · Pacing and structure · Sound basics · Storytelling
Suitable student interests
Films and media · Detail · Storytelling
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