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Occupational Report for Film and Video Editors (27-4032) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Edit motion picture soundtracks, film, and video.

Employment Outlook for Film and Video Editors
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Film and Video Editors There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Second Assistant Editor 7/24/10 Hillsboro
Job Openings from the Web for Film and Video Editors The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 2 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 2 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
VFX Editor 8/24/10 Hillsboro Laika, Inc.
Second Assistant Editor 8/3/10 Hillsboro Laika, Inc.
State of Oregon License Information for Film and Video Editors No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Film and Video Editors
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $15.47 $19.04 $25.85 $31.51 $46.06 $27.28 $56,754
Multnomah / Washington 19.84 23.80 28.02 35.28 48.95 30.78 64,031
Lane 10.98 16.04 21.67 26.26 30.27 20.91 43,490
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Film and Video Editors
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 183 188 5 2.7% 1 5 5
Multnomah / Washington 134 137 3 2.2% 0 3 4
Lane 26 26 0 0.0% 0 1 1
Douglas 7 7 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 5 4 -1 -20.0% 0 0 0
Jackson / Josephine 5 5 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Clackamas 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Film and Video Editors
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 183
Total, All Industries Private 183
Manufacturing Private 11
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 11
Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media Private 11
Information Private 152
Publishing Industries (except Internet) Private 13
Software Publishers Private 10
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries Private 65
Motion Picture and Video Industries Private 65
Broadcasting (except Internet) Private 69
Radio and Television Broadcasting Private 68
Educational Requirements for Film and Video Editors Workers must have an associate to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Film and Video Editors
  • Apply Audio Techniques
  • Apply Creativity To Image
  • Apply Film Production Techniques
  • Apply Graphic Arts Techniques
  • Apply Special Visual And Audio Effects
  • Assemble Film Or Video Segments In Sequence
  • Calibrate Electronic Instruments
  • Create Art From Ideas
  • Interpret And Analyze Scripts
  • Meet Deadlines
  • Operate Film Or Sound Editing Equipment
  • Operate Special Visual Effects Equipment
  • Perceive Color, Balance And Proportion
  • Tell Stories Through Musical, Visual Or Dramatic Arts
  • Trim Film Or Video Segments To Specified Lengths
  • Use Computer Design And Graphics Software
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Film and Video Editors The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
Spun Academy Inc.
824 SW 18th Avenue, Suite B
Portland, OR 97025-1601
Phone: (503) 533-7007
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Film and Video Editors No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Film and Video Editors matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Camera Operators, Television, Video, And Motion Picture 31%