Freelance Video Editor

Monate Casting Directors; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A casting agency in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Casting / Audition Footage Editor to join their freelance network. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of editing experience and proficiency in major software like Adobe Premiere Pro, ensuring quality and consistency in edits under tight deadlines. This part-time position offers R1100,00 per day with a maximum of 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' professional editing experience, ideally within casting, film, or television.
• Strong ability to work under pressure with high-volume, fast-turnaround workflows.

Responsibilities

• Edit casting and audition footage quickly and accurately for client review.
• Organize, label, and deliver files in line with project specifications.
• Ensure seamless storytelling and performance clarity in each edit.
• Collaborate with the Monate Casting team to maintain quality and consistency.

Skills

Proficiency with major editing software

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Overview

Monate Casting Directors is seeking a skilled and reliable Casting / Audition Footage Editor to join our freelance network. The ideal candidate is experienced in handling high-volume editing work under tight deadlines and thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Edit casting and audition footage quickly and accurately for client review.
• Organize, label, and deliver files in line with project specifications.
• Ensure seamless storytelling and performance clarity in each edit.
• Collaborate with the Monate Casting team to maintain quality and consistency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years\' professional editing experience, ideally within casting, film, or television.
• Proficiency with major editing software and systems (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve).
• Strong ability to work under pressure with high-volume, fast-turnaround workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail, file management, and communication skills.

Monate is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the industry. However, preference will be given to candidates from historically disadvantaged groups.

To Apply

Send your CV, showreel or examples of relevant work, and availability to by 25 October 2025.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: R1100,00 per day

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Work Location: In person