Editors work closely with the director before shooting begins, deciding how to maximize the potential of the screenplay. Editor's begin work in a cutting room (sometimes on location), looking at previous day's rushes which are developed overnight at the film lab.

There are no specific qualifications needed.

Shifts

Permanent, Freelance, Temporary, etc.Contract / Freelance: Long hours.

£18,000-£25,000 for those employed by a television or post-production studio.

Range of salaries with experience: £20,000-£35,000.

Range of typical salaries at senior level: £37,000-£70,000.

Ability to be creative under pressure.

Imagination and understanding of narrative.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Develop high sense of rhythm and timing in story telling.Highly developed enthusiastic visual awareness.

Ability to lead a team.

Patience attention to detail and good organisation skills.

Knowledge of the requirements of relevant health & safely legislations and procedures.