The successful employee will work well both with scripted content, as well as with his/her creativity on less-scripted projects to assemble compelling content. Often, he/she will take a script and raw interviews, b-roll and graphics and put together a high-quality product. Other times, he/she can work with a producer on a conceptual direction on an edit, i.e. an overarching plan and a rough cut of soundbites, and put together a high-quality finished product. This person would also accompany a producer on various client shoots, serving as either a director of photography or b-cam, depending on the project.
The perfect candidate is one with high character, a seasoned skill set and an unending desire to hone his/her craft.