Remote Film Editor: Diverse Projects & Creative Impact

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full remote work flexibility

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Film Editor for remote collaboration on a variety of audiovisual projects. You will assemble raw footage into compelling narratives, focusing on pacing, rhythm, and emotional impact for the final product.

You will work with directors and producers in a remote-first environment, ensuring high technical quality with color grading, sound design, and motion graphics as needed. A strong portfolio and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Film Editor with portfolio.
• Proficiency with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong storytelling, pacing, continuity, and visual composition.
• Excellent communication for remote teams.
• Familiarity with color grading, sound design, and motion graphics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw video footage into cohesive and engaging narratives for films, documentaries, commercials, and online content.
• Collaborate remotely with directors, producers, and other team members to achieve the desired vision and story flow.
• Select appropriate music, sound effects, and graphics to enhance the final edit.
• Ensure technical quality of edits, including color correction and sound mixing, to meet professional standards.
• Manage project files and archives efficiently, maintaining organized workflows for remote production.

Skills

Film editing

Remote collaboration

Storytelling

Pacing

Color grading

Sound design

Motion graphics

Communication

Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Film Editor for remote collaboration on a variety of audiovisual projects. You will assemble raw footage into compelling narratives, focusing on pacing, rhythm, and emotional impact for the final product.

You will work with directors and producers in a remote-first environment, ensuring high technical quality with color grading, sound design, and motion graphics as needed. A strong portfolio and clear communication are essential.