Job Description:

• 1) Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in editing and assembling filmed scenes photographed by others: Reviews edited and assembled film on screen or edited videotape on monitor, to detect errors.

• 2) Studies script and confers with producers and directors concerning layout or editing techniques to increase dramatic or entertainment value of production.

• 3) Trims film segments to specified lengths and assembles segments in sequence that presents story with maximum effect, or edits videotape to correct errors, using editing equipment.

• 4) Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master Title.

• 5) May operate studio or portable, shoulder-mounted camera.

• 6) May be designated according to specialty as Supervising Editor, Feature; Supervising Editor, News Reel; Supervising Editor, Trailer.