Video Editor - Promotional Content

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

Benefits offered by this job

Completely remote work arrangement

Health insurance and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to latest editing software

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Video Editor to join its fully remote team. You will transform creative briefs into engaging promotional videos for entertainment properties, shaping storytelling, pacing, and sound design from your home office.

You will collaborate with marketing and content teams, manage assets, and stay current with industry trends. The role offers flexible remote work, competitive salary, and opportunities to work on high-profile entertainment projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Video Editor with promo/marketing work.
• Strong understanding of pacing, color, and sound design.
• Experience in Arts & Entertainment field is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into polished promotional videos for film, TV, music, and live events.
• Incorporate graphics, animations, music, sound effects, and voiceovers to enhance video content.
• Collaborate with the creative team to meet project objectives and branding requirements.
• Manage and organize video assets; ensure timely delivery.
• Stay current with video editing trends and software updates.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Communication

Remote collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in the Arts & Entertainment sector, is seeking a talented Video Editor to join their remote team. You will be responsible for crafting compelling promotional videos for various entertainment properties, translating creative briefs into visually engaging content that captures audience attention. This fully remote position requires a strong sense of storytelling, impeccable editing skills, and a deep understanding of pacing, music, and sound design. You will work closely with marketing and content teams to produce high-quality video assets that drive engagement and promote upcoming releases and events. This role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to exciting projects within the entertainment industry .

Key Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into polished, engaging promotional videos for film, TV, music, and live events.
• Incorporate graphics, animations, music, sound effects, and voiceovers to enhance video content.
• Collaborate with the creative team to understand project objectives and deliver video edits that meet brand and marketing requirements.
• Manage and organize video assets, ensuring efficient workflow and project delivery within deadlines.
• Stay current with video editing trends, software updates, and best practices for digital video production.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Video Editor , with a strong portfolio showcasing promotional and marketing video work.
• Proficiency in professional video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Solid understanding of storytelling, pacing, color correction, and sound mixing.
• Experience in the Arts & Entertainment field is highly advantageous for this remote role.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working within a remote team structure.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary, reflective of your skills and experience.
• A completely remote work arrangement , offering significant lifestyle flexibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits.
• Access to the latest editing software and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to work on diverse and exciting projects for leading entertainment brands from your home office.