{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:49.873Z","occupation":{"soc":"27-4032.00","title":"Film and Video Editors","group":"Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media","sector":"51","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers professional film and video editing practice across narrative, documentary, episodic, and commercial post-production environments, from entry-level supervised assembly through executive-level editorial leadership.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Raw footage files — organize and label into structured bins and sequences within a non-linear editing system under direct supervisor guidance.","Editing software interface — set up and navigate video creation and editing software on a professional workstation following established studio protocols.","Script and director's notes — read and interpret to understand intended story structure before beginning a first assembly cut.","Footage review — screen raw clips sequence by sequence to log content and identify usable takes in a supervised post-production environment.","Basic cut sequences — assemble rough-cut timelines by joining selected shots according to a provided script or shot list.","Music and dialogue tracks — import and align audio elements to video clips within an editing timeline under editorial direction.","Video switching equipment and digital titling systems — operate under supervision to insert basic title cards and transitions into a project.","Assembled rough cuts — review on a monitor and document errors or continuity issues for senior editor feedback.","Time management principles — apply to meet assigned deadlines on individual edit tasks within a structured post-production schedule.","File system and media management software — maintain organized project folders and back up media assets according to studio data protocols."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Raw footage from multiple camera angles — review, select, and string together into a cohesive first-assembly cut aligned with the director's creative brief.","Scene-level edit decisions — execute cut-to-cut transitions at precise points to maintain narrative continuity and visual flow across a full episode or short film.","Sound effects and music beds — integrate and balance audio layers within the editing timeline to support storytelling with minimal supervisory review.","Film segments — trim and reassemble to specified lengths, adjusting pacing to improve dramatic effect during picture-lock preparation.","Graphics and photo imaging software — incorporate motion graphics and title sequences into edited projects using established templates and brand guidelines.","Assembled cuts — screen with directors and producers, document change requests, and implement revisions efficiently across iterative review rounds.","Angle-cutting techniques — apply to intercutting dialogue scenes, selecting the most effective shot at each moment to produce fluid, seamless transitions.","Digital video effects units — configure and apply visual effects and color correction passes within standard post-production workflows.","Active listening skills — employ during editorial feedback sessions to accurately capture and prioritize director and producer notes for revision.","Post-production schedules — monitor personal workload and proactively communicate progress or risk to the supervising editor or post coordinator."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Full-length feature or series episode — independently assemble from raw footage through picture lock, making autonomous creative and technical decisions aligned with the director's vision.","Complex multi-track timelines — manage and optimize within professional NLE systems, resolving technical issues such as frame-rate mismatches, sync errors, and codec conflicts without supervision.","Shot selection across an entire narrative arc — evaluate and refine to construct a logically ordered and emotionally resonant story from large volumes of unscripted or documentary footage.","Music, dialogue, and sound effects layers — blend and sequence with precision to achieve a polished audio-visual product ready for sound mix hand-off.","Non-routine editorial problems — diagnose and resolve, including correcting continuity errors, covering missing coverage, and re-cutting sequences to address story clarity issues identified in test screenings.","Cross-departmental collaboration — lead editorial conversations with directors, producers, composers, and VFX supervisors to align creative intent across post-production disciplines.","Digital video effects and compositing elements — evaluate and integrate from VFX vendors, providing technical and creative feedback to ensure consistency with the edited cut.","Final product quality — assess by screening assembled edits on calibrated monitors and articulating specific, actionable corrective notes grounded in both technical standards and storytelling principles.","Editing workflows and pipeline tools — design and implement for a project, selecting appropriate software combinations across NLE, audio, graphics, and media management platforms.","Time-sensitive delivery formats — prepare and export finished edits in multiple broadcast, streaming, and theatrical specifications, ensuring technical compliance with distributor requirements."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational post-production vision — establish editorial standards, workflows, and toolchain decisions that govern quality and efficiency across multiple concurrent productions.","Editorial teams — mentor, evaluate, and develop junior and mid-level editors, providing structured feedback that builds craft skills and professional judgment across the department.","High-stakes creative direction — partner with executive producers and studio leadership to shape narrative strategy and story structure from pre-production through final delivery.","Post-production budgets and schedules — own and manage at the project or slate level, balancing creative ambitions with resource constraints and contractual delivery milestones.","Industry trends in editing technology — monitor and evaluate emerging tools, codecs, and AI-assisted editing capabilities, making adoption recommendations that advance the organization's competitive position.","Signature editorial style — cultivate and apply at a recognized level of mastery, influencing the aesthetic identity of a studio, network, or production company's body of work.","Cross-functional post-production pipeline — architect end-to-end workflows integrating NLE systems, VFX pipelines, color grading, and sound editorial to maximize throughput and version control integrity.","Talent acquisition and departmental culture — lead hiring decisions and foster an inclusive, innovation-driven editorial environment that attracts and retains top post-production professionals.","Stakeholder communication — represent the editorial department to network executives, distributors, and marketing partners, translating complex post decisions into strategic business language.","Knowledge transfer initiatives — design and deliver internal training programs, post-mortems, and best-practice documentation that institutionalize editorial excellence across the organization."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}