• Combining raw footage from different sources and shoots to create a coherent story.
• Examining edited footage to ensure it is consistent with the storyline and the director’s narrative goals.
• Making a story more compelling for the audience, editing the footage into timelines, or cutting out certain shots.
• Adding drama to the story, combining audio sound effects with dialogue and ambient sound.
• Utilizing computer editing software, video switching devices, and digital video effects programs to put together film parts.
• Creating sound effects by recording audio clips, or choosing from a list of sounds to be included in the final film.
• Performing all aspects of editing, including sound balancing, splicing, color correction, and color grading.
• Examining all tapes edited to find any problems and making recommendations for changes.
• Inserting sound effects, music, and graphics.
• Assisting in ensuring that the project follows a logical order.
• Supervising and managing all technical aspects of editing and video recording

Qualifications 

• Creativity and artistic talent.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Capability to transform ideas into complete projects.
• Practical experience with Adobe After Effects and Final Cut Pro X and editing software such as Avid Media Composer (Lightworks), Premier, Final Cut Pro X, and Final Cut Pro X.