Brett Petch Friday, April 4, 2014

Film Editor
Career Fair
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Skills
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Employment Requirements
A University degree or Collage Diploma in the performing arts, broadcasting,
journalism, business administration, theatre production, or lm studies.
Experience in technical or production occupation in motion pictures, broadcasting
or theatre production are usually required
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Average Wage Rate
$62,366 Canadian $
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Assistant Editors: $700-$2000 per week
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Supervising Editors: $2000-$3000 weekly
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Ranges $32,000-$15000 per yr
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What they do
Edit recorded material
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sound effects, camera footage
Meet with director to review requirements for production
Use different kinds of computer and recording software to edit material and
complete nished product
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Working conditions
40-60 hrs per week
spend a lot of time on their own
odd hrs
unionized and guidelines for location work, overtime, and benets
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Education
College & University Programs
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Brett Petch Friday, April 4, 2014
Film and Studio Production
Film Studies
Recording Arts Technology / Music Production
Photographic Technology
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Pathways
Level 1
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Assistant Editor
Earnings
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$25,000 to $38,000
Requirements
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Quick Learner
Responsibilities
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Helping editor stay organized and complete the job given by lm
company
Level 2
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Junior Editor
Earnings
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$35,000-$50,000 a year
Requirements
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2-3 years as assistant editor, client service
Responsibilities
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organizing footage
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editing simple sequences for senior editor
Level 3
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Senior Editor
Earnings
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Brett Petch Friday, April 4, 2014
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$75,000-$150,000 per year
Requirements
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2-3 years as Junior Editor
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Further training
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Demo reel
Responsibilities
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post production (stafng, workow, budget)
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Maintaining a client base
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editing complex sequences
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keeping current on styles and techniques
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