Senior Film Editor & Post-Production Lead - Hybrid

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Access to advanced editing suites

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA, seeks a Senior Film Editor & Post-Production Specialist to shape final cuts with strong storytelling and technical excellence.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, expert skills in Premiere Pro/Final Cut Pro/Avid, and a solid grasp of color grading and audio mixing. Hybrid work arrangement and access to advanced editing suites are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience as a Film Editor or Post-Production Specialist.
• Expert proficiency in non-linear editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer).
• Strong knowledge of color correction and grading tools (DaVinci Resolve, Lumetri).
• Experience with audio editing and basic sound mixing.
• Familiarity with motion graphics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Edit film and video projects with strong narrative structure, pacing and emotional impact.
• Collaborate with directors and producers to understand project vision and editorial requirements.
• Manage and organize project media, ensuring efficient workflows and asset management.
• Perform color grading, basic sound mixing, and final mastering of edited content.
• Integrate visual effects, motion graphics, and music into the edit.
• Mentor junior editors and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Portfolio

Storytelling

Under pressure

Communication

Mentor juniors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Film Production, Media Arts, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Avid Media Composer

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Audition

After Effects

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA, seeks a Senior Film Editor & Post-Production Specialist to shape final cuts with strong storytelling and technical excellence.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, expert skills in Premiere Pro/Final Cut Pro/Avid, and a solid grasp of color grading and audio mixing. Hybrid work arrangement and access to advanced editing suites are offered.