Senior Video Editor: Global News Visual Storyteller

Al Jazeera Plus, INC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Jazeera Plus, INC seeks a skilled video shooter/editor for a weekly YouTube show focusing on international news from an African perspective. The role requires editorial experience from traditional or digital newsrooms and a solid grasp of digital video essays.

The candidate will lead editing and motion graphics, guide team workflows, ensure narrative quality, and collaborate across departments to maintain brand standards and timely delivery of short and long formats.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable video editing experience with a strong portfolio.
• Thorough knowledge of timing, motivation, and continuity.
• Creativity and storytelling skills.
• Ability to work under tight pressure and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Utilize experience in conceptualizing better designs and processes.
• Proactively manage communication with all team members.
• Acts as second line of defense for error-checking.
• Translate creative thoughts into fully considered concepts.
• Deliver a high-quality product in line with project timelines.
• Follow brand standards with precision.
• Edit videos according to latest style guidelines and quality standards.
• Maintain an organized workflow and assets.
• Utilize software knowledge to maximize creative potential and assist others with troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with leads to resolve conflicts or ambiguities in a timely manner.
• Respect division of project roles during onset or post-production.
• Implement revision notes from executives or team members.
• Create motion graphics per latest style guidelines and quality standards.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Communication

Deadline management

Tools

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

Photoshop

FrameIO

Job description

Al Jazeera Plus, INC seeks a skilled video shooter/editor for a weekly YouTube show focusing on international news from an African perspective. The role requires editorial experience from traditional or digital newsrooms and a solid grasp of digital video essays.

The candidate will lead editing and motion graphics, guide team workflows, ensure narrative quality, and collaborate across departments to maintain brand standards and timely delivery of short and long formats.