Video Editor - Online Content Production

Placements24; Polokwane; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Fully remote position

Professional development opportunities

Access to modern editing software

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled and creative Video Editor to join our fully remote production team. You will transform raw footage into engaging videos for social media, websites, and digital ads, collaborating with content creators to ensure brand-aligned storytelling from your home office.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio and proficiency with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve, plus After Effects for motion graphics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Video Editor with a strong portfolio.
• Excellent storytelling, pacing, and visual composition.
• Remote collaboration and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into polished videos for online channels.
• Incorporate graphics, animations, music, sound effects, and voiceovers.
• Color correct and grade footage for a professional look.
• Collaborate with content creators and marketing teams to align with brand vision.
• Optimize video files for different platforms and specs.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest editing techniques and trends.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Remote collaboration

Social-media editing

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe After Effects

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and creative Video Editor to join their dynamic, fully remote production team. You will be responsible for transforming raw footage into compelling and engaging video content for online platforms, including social media, websites, and digital advertising. This role demands a strong narrative sense, technical proficiency with editing software, and a keen eye for detail. You will collaborate with content creators and marketing teams to produce high-quality videos that align with brand messaging and achieve campaign objectives, all from the convenience of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit raw video footage into polished, professional videos for various online channels, ensuring a smooth narrative flow and engaging pacing.
• Incorporate graphics, animations, music, sound effects, and voiceovers to enhance video content.
• Color correct and grade footage to achieve a consistent and professional look and feel.
• Collaborate with content creators and marketing teams to understand video requirements and creative vision.
• Optimize video files for different platforms and ensure adherence to technical specifications.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest video editing techniques, software, and online content trends.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Video Editor, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of online video content.
• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Experience with motion graphics and animation software (e.g., Adobe After Effects) is a significant advantage.
• Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing and visual composition.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for a remote work environment, particularly in Polokwane based virtual teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote position offering excellent flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in new editing techniques.
• Access to modern editing software and collaborative online tools.
• A supportive and creative team environment focused on producing impactful video content.