Video Editor - Remote Entertainment Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Video Editor for a fully remote role within our arts and entertainment division. You will transform raw footage into polished videos, collaborating with a remote team of directors and producers to deliver engaging content.

The ideal candidate has proven editing experience across Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, with strong storytelling, pacing, and color grading skills. Remote work offers flexibility and variety in projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Video Editor with a strong reel.
• Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and composition in video.
• Excellent communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Organization of multiple projects in a fast-paced remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into compelling narratives for entertainment platforms.
• Incorporate graphics, music, sound effects, and color correction.

Skills

Storytelling

Video editing

Remote collaboration

Project management

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and imaginative Video Editor to join their remote-based arts and entertainment division. This position is entirely remote, offering the flexibility to work from your own creative space. You will be responsible for transforming raw footage into polished, engaging video content that aligns with our client's vision and audience expectations. This role is perfect for an editor who is passionate about visual storytelling, proficient with modern editing software, and adept at managing projects independently in a virtual setting. You will collaborate with a remote team of directors, producers, and other creative professionals to bring a diverse range of entertainment projects to life, ensuring high standards of quality and artistic integrity are maintained throughout the post-production process.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit raw video footage into compelling narratives for various entertainment platforms, including social media, websites, and promotional materials.
• Incorporate graphics, music, sound effects, and color correction to enhance the final video product.
• Collaborate with directors and producers to understand project requirements and creative direction.
• Manage video assets, organize project files, and ensure timely delivery of final edits.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to video editing software and hardware.
• Stay updated on the latest video editing trends, techniques, and technologies to maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Video Editor , with a strong reel showcasing a variety of video projects.
• Proficiency in professional video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro , Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Solid understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual composition in video.
• Experience with motion graphics and color grading is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a remote , fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with a remote team.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing significant flexibility.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and exciting entertainment projects.
• Professional development and training opportunities to enhance editing skills.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual team environment.
• The chance to contribute your creative talents to impactful visual media.