Senior Video Editor

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Video Editor to craft compelling narratives for promotional materials, documentaries, social campaigns, and internal communications in a remote-first setup.

The role demands 7+ years of experience and expertise with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve, with a strong sense of storytelling, pacing, and visual aesthetics.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional video editing experience in Arts & Entertainment content.
• Proficient with non-linear editors: Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong storytelling, pacing, and visual aesthetics.
• Experience with motion graphics and color correction desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail with multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Portfolio featuring a wide range of editing projects.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw video footage into high-quality, engaging content according to project briefs and creative direction.
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and other creative team members throughout the post-production process.
• Incorporate graphics, music, sound effects, and other elements to enhance video narratives.
• Manage and organize video assets, ensuring efficient workflow and easy retrieval.
• Stay updated with the latest video editing techniques, software, and industry trends.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to video editing and file formats.

Skills

Storytelling

Pacing

Visual aesthetics

Motion graphics

Color correction

Attention to detail

Portfolio

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant entity within the Arts & Entertainment sector operating across diverse platforms, is seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior Video Editor to join their team. This remote-first position is integral to crafting compelling visual narratives for a variety of content, including promotional materials, documentaries, social media campaigns, and internal communications. You will play a key role in transforming raw footage into polished, engaging video content that aligns with our artistic vision and marketing objectives. This is a prime opportunity for a seasoned editor to contribute significantly from anywhere, working with a dedicated team focused on high-quality storytelling in the entertainment world.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit raw video footage into high-quality, engaging content according to project briefs and creative direction.
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and other creative team members throughout the post-production process.
• Incorporate graphics, music, sound effects, and other elements to enhance video narratives.
• Manage and organize video assets, ensuring efficient workflow and easy retrieval.
• Stay updated with the latest video editing techniques, software, and industry trends.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to video editing and file formats.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in video editing, with a focus on Arts & Entertainment content.
• Proven expertise with non-linear editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual aesthetics in video production.
• Experience with motion graphics and color correction is highly desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• A portfolio demonstrating a wide range of successful video editing projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Contribution to innovative and diverse artistic projects.
• A supportive and collaborative remote team environment.