Remote Film Editor: Craft Cinematic Narratives

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full remote

Hardware stipend

Software access

Creative freedom

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a remote Film Editor to shape narrative and visuals for diverse projects. You will work with directors and producers from anywhere in the world, delivering polished final cuts for a dynamic Arts & Entertainment team.

Proven editing experience, proficiency in Premiere Pro/Final Cut/DaVinci Resolve, and strong storytelling skills are essential. Remote collaboration and deadline-driven work are key to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Film Editor or Post-Production Editor.
• Proficiency in professional editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Solid understanding of narrative structure, pacing, and cinematic storytelling.
• Experience with color grading and basic audio mixing.
• Excellent communication skills for effective remote collaboration with creative teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into compelling narrative sequences, ensuring seamless pacing, continuity, and emotional impact.
• Collaborate with directors and producers to translate vision into the final edit.
• Perform color correction, basic sound mixing, and integration of visual effects and motion graphics.
• Manage and organize project media files for efficient workflow and asset management.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback and revise as needed during the editing process.
• Stay updated on editing techniques, software updates, and industry best practices.

Skills

Film editing

Remote collaboration

Project management

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Placements24 seeks a remote Film Editor to shape narrative and visuals for diverse projects. You will work with directors and producers from anywhere in the world, delivering polished final cuts for a dynamic Arts & Entertainment team.

Proven editing experience, proficiency in Premiere Pro/Final Cut/DaVinci Resolve, and strong storytelling skills are essential. Remote collaboration and deadline-driven work are key to success in this role.