Lead Film Editor: Story-Driven, Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 350 000 - 600 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Pension fund

Annual leave

Professional development

Performance bonuses

Cutting-edge facilities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Film Editor to join a renowned production house. The role focuses on crafting engaging narratives through masterful editing of films, documentaries, and commercials in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional editing experience, a strong showreel, and expert proficiency in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, with solid color grading and audio mixing skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Film Editor with a strong portfolio.
• Expertise in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Proficiency in color grading and basic audio mixing.
• Strong storytelling, pacing, and visual aesthetics.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsabilités

• Edit raw footage into engaging films with strong storytelling.
• Collaborate with directors and producers to realize their vision.
• Assemble rough cuts, fine cuts, and final edits with feedback.
• Select music, sound effects, graphics to enhance narrative.
• Ensure technical quality and delivery to specifications.
• Manage project media files and editing timelines.
• Perform color correction and basic sound mixing.
• Stay updated with editing techniques and software.
• Mentor junior editors and share best practices.
• Participate in creative brainstorming for upcoming projects.

Connaissances

Non-linear editing

Storytelling

Color grading

Audio mixing

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Attention to detail

Pressure handling

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Outils

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Description du poste

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Film Editor to join a renowned production house. The role focuses on crafting engaging narratives through masterful editing of films, documentaries, and commercials in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional editing experience, a strong showreel, and expert proficiency in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, with solid color grading and audio mixing skills.