Group
Occupation
231434 Film and Video Editor
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
231434 Film and Video Editor
Makes and implements editorial decisions regarding mood, pace and climax of films, television programs, video productions or commercials.
Specialisations
- Animation Editor
- Visual Effects Editor
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Reviews and selects footage for editing based on the script or brief
- Assembles and edits footage to create a coherent and engaging story
- Collaborates with directors, producers and other team members to achieve the desired creative vision
- Adds visual effects, sound effects and music to enhance the overall production
- Adjusts and fine-tunes the timing, pacing and sequencing of scenes
- Maintains organised and accurate records of all edited materials