Video Editor - Post-Production Specialist

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 735,000 - 1,224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Video Editor to join their distributed team, focusing on post-production for the arts and entertainment industry. This remote-first role enables you to shape narratives, enhance visuals, and deliver polished content for various digital channels.

You will edit footage, add graphics, music, and color grading, collaborate with directors and producers, and ensure outputs meet technical specs for web, social, and broadcast platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in video editing or post-production.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a range of video editing projects and narrative sense.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and manage files efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into cohesive, engaging narratives with smooth pacing.
• Incorporate graphics, music, sound effects, and color grading to enhance storytelling.
• Collaborate with directors and producers to align with project vision.
• Maintain clear version control and organize project files.
• Deliver outputs that meet technical specs for web, social, and broadcast platforms.
• Troubleshoot issues related to editing software and hardware.

Skills

Video editing

Narrative storytelling

Remote work

Portfolio

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe After Effects

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and imaginative Video Editor to join their distributed team, specializing in post-production for the arts and entertainment industry. This role is vital for transforming raw footage into polished, engaging video content for various digital channels. You will have the creative freedom to shape narratives, enhance visuals, and ensure that the final product meets the highest standards of quality and impact. This is a remote-first position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit raw video footage into cohesive and compelling narratives, ensuring smooth pacing and flow.
• Incorporate graphics, music, sound effects, and color grading to enhance visual storytelling.
• Collaborate with directors and producers to understand project requirements and creative vision.
• Manage and organize project files efficiently, maintaining clear version control.
• Ensure final video output meets technical specifications for different platforms (web, social media, broadcast).
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to video editing software and hardware.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience as a Video Editor or in a similar post-production role.
• Proficiency in professional video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro , Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Experience with motion graphics and visual effects software (e.g., Adobe After Effects).
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a diverse range of video editing projects and a keen sense of narrative structure and visual aesthetics.
• Excellent understanding of color correction, sound mixing, and mastering techniques.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and company-observed holidays.
• Access to cutting-edge editing software and hardware.
• A creative, supportive, and fully remote work environment.