Video Editor and Animator (contract)

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets.

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.

Job Summary:

As a Video Editor/Animator on BNY’s Visual Media team, you’ll create dynamic motion-graphic content and polished video assets that bring the firm’s brand stories to life across digital, social, and internal channels. You’ll collaborate with Marketing, Communications, and key business units to design, produce, and deliver high-impact visual narratives that elevate engagement and support BNY’s strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Concept & Storytelling: Partner with stakeholders to develop storyboards, animatics, and video treatments that align with project goals and brand identity
• Editing & Post-Production: Edit raw footage into compelling, on-brand videos for campaigns, social media, webinars, and internal communications
• Motion Graphics & Animation: Design and animate graphics, typography, and data visualizations using tools such as After Effects and Cinema 4D
• Technical Quality: Optimize deliverables for various platforms (web, mobile, broadcast) while ensuring proper formatting, codecs, color grading, and audio balance
• Project Management: Oversee the full production lifecycle—scheduling, asset tracking, reviews, version control, and delivery
• Innovation: Stay current on motion-graphics trends and emerging tools; share best practices and recommend new creative techniques
• Production Support: Assist with lighting, camera operation, and direction during on-site or studio shoots
• Brand Stewardship: Uphold BNY brand standards and ensure visual consistency across all content

Qualifications:

• 4–5+ years of professional experience in video editing and motion graphics
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Deep understanding of video codecs, compression workflows, and broadcast standards
• Strong storytelling instincts—able to distill complex ideas into clear, engaging visual narratives
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; receptive to feedback and direction
• Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Preferred Experience:

• Agency experience within PR, advertising, or marketing environments
• Experience with 3D animation tools (e.g., Cinema 4D or Maya)
• Bachelor’s degree in Film/Video Production, Animation, or Graphic Design (or equivalent experience)
• Experience mentoring or guiding peers on emerging tools or creative techniques
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and push creative boundaries while maintaining brand integrity

Why Join Us:

Join a forward-thinking Visual Media team that blends creativity with strategy to tell the stories that define BNY’s global brand. You’ll have the opportunity to experiment with new technologies, collaborate with talented peers across disciplines, and make a visible impact on how the firm communicates its mission to clients and employees worldwide.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023