Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Music video editors perform an essential role in the music industry. They take an unedited draft of film or digital video and use specialized equipment to improve the draft until it is ready for viewing. It is the responsibility of the video editor to create the most effective product possible that reflects the intentions of the featured music artist—or more precisely, the artist's record label. There are approximately 47,200 film and video editors employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Artistic
Creative
Technical
Career Ladder
Award-Winning Music Video Editor
Music Video Editor
Assistant Editor or Apprentice
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