Lead Video Editor

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Generous paid time off

Cutting-edge editing suites

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Video Editor to join our Centurion-based production team in Gauteng. You will oversee post-production, guide junior editors, and ensure outputs meet creative and technical standards.

You will shape visual narratives across projects, collaborating with directors and producers, with strong leadership, storytelling, color grading, and audio mixing skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Video Editor with a proven track record.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong storytelling, pacing, and visual composition.
• Experience with color grading, motion graphics, and audio mixing.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the video editing process from ingest to final delivery, ensuring creative vision and technical quality.
• Collaborate with directors and producers to conceptualize and execute the editorial direction for projects.
• Edit raw footage into compelling narratives, adhering to storyboards, scripts, and project requirements.
• Manage and organize project files, assets, and media efficiently.
• Provide constructive feedback and technical guidance to a team of junior video editors.
• Ensure all final edits meet broadcast standards and technical specifications.

Skills

Storytelling

Pacing

Visual composition

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in the Arts & Entertainment industry, is seeking a dynamic and visionary Lead Video Editor to join their production team based in Centurion, Gauteng . This is a critical on-site role responsible for overseeing the post-production editing process, guiding junior editors, and ensuring the final output meets the highest creative and technical standards. You will be at the forefront of shaping the visual narrative of various content types, working closely with directors and producers to bring creative concepts to life. This position requires a deep understanding of storytelling through visuals and the technical mastery of editing software within a collaborative studio environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the video editing process from ingest to final delivery, ensuring creative vision and technical quality.
• Collaborate with directors and producers to conceptualize and execute the editorial direction for projects.
• Edit raw footage into compelling narratives, adhering to storyboards, scripts, and project requirements.
• Manage and organize project files, assets, and media efficiently.
• Provide constructive feedback and technical guidance to a team of junior video editors.
• Ensure all final edits meet broadcast standards and technical specifications.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a Video Editor , with a proven track record of delivering high-quality content.
• Proficiency in professional video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual composition.
• Experience with color grading, motion graphics, and audio mixing for video is essential.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills .
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced production setting in Centurion .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement planning options.
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
• Access to cutting-edge editing suites and post-production facilities.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in video production.
• Be part of a creative and collaborative team shaping visual narratives in the Arts & Entertainment sector.