Senior Video Editor — Remote Post-Production Lead

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

PTO

Bonuses

Professional development

Software licenses

Hardware stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Video Editor to lead post-production for engaging content in a fully remote role. You will shape narratives, oversee editing from footage to final deliverables, and collaborate with directors and clients to ensure brand-aligned outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, expert proficiency in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, strong color grading, and motion graphics skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional video editing experience with a strong portfolio.
• Expert proficiency in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong color grading knowledge with DaVinci Resolve or similar.
• Experience with motion graphics and visual effects.
• Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Media Arts, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent storytelling and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw video footage into polished, engaging final products that align with project objectives and brand guidelines.
• Incorporate graphics, special effects, sound effects, and music to enhance the narrative and visual appeal.
• Perform color correction and grading to achieve desired aesthetics and maintain visual consistency.
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and clients to understand project requirements and incorporate feedback.
• Manage and organize large volumes of video assets and project files efficiently.
• Ensure final edits meet technical specifications for various platforms (e.g., web, broadcast, social media).
• Stay current with industry trends, software updates, and new post-production techniques.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior editors or assistants as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to editing software and hardware.

Skills

Video editing

Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Color grading

Motion graphics

After Effects

Audio editing

Storytelling

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Media Arts, or related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe After Effects

Motion

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Video Editor to lead post-production for engaging content in a fully remote role. You will shape narratives, oversee editing from footage to final deliverables, and collaborate with directors and clients to ensure brand-aligned outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, expert proficiency in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, strong color grading, and motion graphics skills.