Film Editor

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full remote work flexibility

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Film Editor for remote collaboration on a variety of audiovisual projects. You will assemble raw footage into compelling narratives, focusing on pacing, rhythm, and emotional impact for the final product.

You will work with directors and producers in a remote-first environment, ensuring high technical quality with color grading, sound design, and motion graphics as needed. A strong portfolio and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Film Editor with portfolio.
• Proficiency with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong storytelling, pacing, continuity, and visual composition.
• Excellent communication for remote teams.
• Familiarity with color grading, sound design, and motion graphics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw video footage into cohesive and engaging narratives for films, documentaries, commercials, and online content.
• Collaborate remotely with directors, producers, and other team members to achieve the desired vision and story flow.
• Select appropriate music, sound effects, and graphics to enhance the final edit.
• Ensure technical quality of edits, including color correction and sound mixing, to meet professional standards.
• Manage project files and archives efficiently, maintaining organized workflows for remote production.

Skills

Film editing

Remote collaboration

Storytelling

Pacing

Color grading

Sound design

Motion graphics

Communication

Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and creative Film Editor for remote collaboration on a variety of audiovisual projects. You will be responsible for assembling raw footage into compelling narratives, ensuring pacing, rhythm, and emotional impact are optimized for the final product. This role demands a keen eye for detail, a strong sense of storytelling, and proficiency with modern editing software. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote work environment, communicates effectively, and is passionate about crafting visually engaging content that resonates with audiences worldwide, contributing to a remote-first culture of creative excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit raw video footage into cohesive and engaging narratives for films, documentaries, commercials, and online content.
• Collaborate remotely with directors, producers, and other team members to achieve the desired vision and story flow.
• Select appropriate music, sound effects, and graphics to enhance the final edit.
• Ensure technical quality of edits, including color correction and sound mixing, to meet professional standards.
• Manage project files and archives efficiently, maintaining organized workflows for remote production.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Film Editor or Video Editor, with a portfolio showcasing a range of projects.
• Proficiency in professional non-linear editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, continuity, and visual composition.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in remote teams.
• Familiarity with color grading, sound design, and motion graphics is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and full remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and high-impact film and video projects.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Allowance for home office equipment and professional development.
• A collaborative and supportive remote team environment that values creativity and innovation.