Music Video Editors

Employment for editors in the motion picture and video industries will grow by about 14 percent through 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. The growth in popularity of cable music channels and online streaming videos will translate into greater demand for video editors. This will also force the largest production companies to offer more competitive salaries in order to attract the best editors.

The digital revolution is greatly affecting the editing process. Editors will work much more closely with special effects houses in putting together projects. When using more visual and sound effects, video editors will have to edit scenes with an eye toward the special effects that will be added. Digital editing systems are also available for home computers. Users can feed their own digital video into their computers, then edit the material, and add their own special effects and titles. This technology may allow some prospective editors more direct routes into the industry, but the majority of video editors will have to follow traditional routes, obtaining years of hands-on experience to advance in their careers.