Senior Video Editor – Live Events (Hybrid, Cape Town)

Placements24; Cape Town; Híbrido; ZAR 300.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Senior Video Editor

Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Avid Media Composer

DaVinci Resolve

Lumetri Color

Color grading

Motion graphics

Storytelling

Deadline-driven

Herramientas

DaVinci Resolve

Lumetri Color

Descripción del empleo

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.