Lead Film Editor & Post-Production Visionary

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Cutting-edge post-productionFacilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a Senior Film Editor and Post-Production Supervisor to lead the post team. You will oversee offline to final mastering, ensuring quality and creative integrity for feature projects.

The role requires 8+ years in editing, 3+ years in leadership, and expertise in Avid, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, and DaVinci Resolve. You will collaborate with directors and DPs, manage assets, and drive on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional film editing experience.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory/lead role.
• Strong leadership and ability to mentor editors and post-tep staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the post-production process for all film projects, ensuring timely and on-budget completion.
• Perform offline and online editing, crafting narrative pacing for feature films.
• Supervise color grading, sound mixing, VFX integration, and mastering.
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and cinematographers to realize artistic vision.
• Manage and mentor editors, assistant editors, and post-production technicians.
• Oversee media asset management and archival systems.
• Ensure delivery readiness for various platforms and distributors.
• Stay updated with editing software and post-production technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Post-production

Editing

Team management

Communication

Organizational skills

Deadline driven

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Film Production/Editing

Tools

Avid Media Composer

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Pro Tools

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a Senior Film Editor and Post-Production Supervisor to lead the post team. You will oversee offline to final mastering, ensuring quality and creative integrity for feature projects.

The role requires 8+ years in editing, 3+ years in leadership, and expertise in Avid, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, and DaVinci Resolve. You will collaborate with directors and DPs, manage assets, and drive on-time delivery.