Senior Video Editor - Live Events

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Senior Video Editor to lead post-production for live events and broadcast projects. This hybrid role combines collaborative in-office sessions with focused remote work, unlocking creative storytelling across festivals, concerts, and digital content.

You will edit, color grade, and enhance footage with music, graphics, and SFX, while coordinating with directors and the sound team to deliver polished final cuts on tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Video Editor with a portfolio
• Experience editing live events and broadcasts
• Proficiency in non-linear editors: Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or Avid
• Strong color correction and grading skills
• Ability to manage large footage libraries and deliver on tight deadlines
• Excellent storytelling and pacing abilities
• Team player with strong communication

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into compelling content for live events, broadcast, and online distribution.
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and other creative personnel to understand project objectives and deliver high-quality edits.
• Incorporate music, sound effects, graphics, and visual effects to enhance storytelling and aesthetic quality.
• Manage and organize large volumes of footage and project files efficiently.
• Perform color correction and grading to achieve a consistent, professional look.
• Ensure edits meet broadcast standards and platform-specific requirements.
• Stay up-to-date with latest editing techniques, software updates, and industry trends.
• Provide creative input and suggestions during editing to elevate output.
• Conduct quality control checks to resolve technical or creative issues before delivery.
• Work closely with sound design team to ensure seamless audio integration.

Skills

Senior Video Editor

Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Avid Media Composer

DaVinci Resolve

Lumetri Color

Color grading

Motion graphics

Storytelling

Deadline-driven

Tools

DaVinci Resolve

Lumetri Color

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a leading production house in the vibrant Arts & Entertainment industry, renowned for its cutting-edge work in live events and digital content. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Video Editor to join our dynamic team in Cape Town. This role offers a hybrid work model, providing a balance between collaborative in-office sessions and focused remote work. You will be instrumental in shaping the post-production process for major festivals, concerts, and broadcast specials. This position is perfect for a creative professional who thrives on transforming raw footage into polished, engaging visual narratives that captivate audiences. Your expertise will directly contribute to the success and impact of our prestigious events and broadcasts.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and assemble raw footage into compelling video content for live events, broadcast, and online distribution, ensuring narrative coherence and emotional impact.
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and other creative personnel to understand project objectives and deliver high-quality edits.
• Incorporate music, sound effects, graphics, and visual effects to enhance the storytelling and aesthetic quality of the final product.
• Manage and organize large volumes of footage and project files efficiently.
• Perform color correction and grading to achieve a consistent and professional look.
• Ensure all edits meet broadcast standards and platform-specific requirements.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest editing techniques, software updates, and industry trends.
• Provide creative input and suggestions during the editing process to elevate the final output.
• Conduct quality control checks to identify and resolve any technical or creative issues before delivery.
• Work closely with the sound design team to ensure seamless integration of audio elements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Video Editor, with a strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional editing skills for live events and broadcast.
• Proficiency in non-linear editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or Avid Media Composer.
• Strong knowledge of video codecs, formats, and post-production workflows.
• Experience with color correction and grading tools (e.g., DaVinci Resolve, Lumetri Color).
• Familiarity with motion graphics and visual effects software is a plus.
• Excellent storytelling and pacing abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, often on short notice.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering polished, error-free content.
• Experience in the Arts & Entertainment sector is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• This role offers a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical aid, retirement contributions, and performance-based bonuses.
• Employees benefit from a hybrid work arrangement, offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development, including workshops and training in the latest editing technologies, are readily available.
• You will also be part of a creative and collaborative environment, working on exciting projects within the thriving Cape Town arts scene.