Video Editor - Marketing

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Access to editing software

Creative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Video Editor specializing in marketing content to join their Benoni team on a hybrid basis. You will craft engaging video assets for promotional videos, social clips, and corporate explainers.

Proficiency in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, plus a strong portfolio, is essential. You will collaborate with marketing teams to translate objectives into compelling visuals.

Qualifications

• Experience as video editor with marketing videos.
• Strong portfolio required.
• Hybrid work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into marketing content (promos, social clips, testimonials).
• Collaborate with marketing teams to align with brand goals.
• Add graphics, music, sound effects, and voiceovers to enhance storytelling.
• Optimize videos for YouTube, Instagram and websites.
• Maintain brand consistency across outputs.
• Organize assets, project files and timelines.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Time management

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Video Editor specializing in marketing content to join their team in Benoni . This hybrid role is essential for crafting engaging video assets that drive brand awareness and engagement across digital platforms. You will work on a variety of projects, from promotional videos and social media clips to corporate explainers, translating marketing objectives into compelling visual narratives. This position offers a dynamic work environment within the Gauteng region, combining collaborative studio time with the flexibility of remote editing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit raw video footage into polished, engaging marketing content, including promotional videos, social media clips, and testimonials.
• Collaborate with marketing teams and content creators to understand project requirements and creative direction.
• Incorporate graphics, music, sound effects, and voiceovers to enhance video storytelling.
• Ensure video content is optimized for various digital platforms (e.g., YouTube, Instagram, website).
• Maintain brand consistency in all video outputs.
• Manage video assets, project files, and timelines efficiently.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Video Editor , with a strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in marketing video production.
• Expertise in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Proficiency in motion graphics and graphic design principles is a plus.
• Understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual communication in video marketing.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model, effectively communicating and collaborating remotely and in-person.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful marketing campaigns.
• Access to professional editing equipment and software.
• Creative and collaborative team atmosphere within Benoni .