Video Editor & Technical Controller

Radio Pulpit; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Radio Pulpit in Pretoria is seeking a creative Video Editor and Technical Controller to join our team. You will edit raw footage for broadcast, YouTube and social media, and provide hands‑on technical support for live and pre‑recorded programmes.

The role involves operating cameras and production equipment, cueing presenters, ensuring timing, and maintaining feed quality across live streams, outside broadcasts and remote productions.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into polished, engaging content for broadcast, YouTube and social media.
• Cut, trim and sequence footage; synchronise video and audio; improve sound; and apply titles, captions, graphics and effects.
• Perform basic colour correction, visual enhancement and final quality‑control checks.
• Create engaging hooks, dynamic openings and high‑converting YouTube thumbnails.
• Optimise titles, descriptions and tags with an understanding of YouTube SEO and audience discovery.
• Repurpose long‑form content into YouTube Shorts, Instagram and TikTok clips.
• Stay current with video, YouTube and social‑media trends and best practices.
• Set up and operate cameras, lighting, microphones and related production equipment.
• Support live streams and recordings by monitoring picture, lighting, sound and connectivity.
• Operate radio control desks for live and pre‑recorded programmes, managing microphones, music, calls, interviews, jingles, adverts and inserts.
• Cue presenters and contributors, maintain accurate programme timing and troubleshoot technical issues during transmission.
• Edit and prepare recorded programmes, interviews, features and promotions for the RCS or relevant playout system.
• Set up and operate equipment for outside broadcasts and remote productions, including internet/transmission links.
• Maintain clear communication between field locations and the main studio and resolve technical problems quickly.

Job description

The opportunity

We are looking for a creative, technically skilled and dependable Video Editor and Technical Controller to join our team. Video editing and post-production are the primary focus, with the role also providing hands‑on technical support for live and pre‑recorded radio, podcasts, outside broadcasts and remote productions.

What you'll do

• Edit raw footage into polished, engaging content for broadcast, YouTube and social media.
• Cut, trim and sequence footage; synchronise video and audio; improve sound; and apply titles, captions, graphics and effects.
• Perform basic colour correction, visual enhancement and final quality‑control checks.
• Create engaging hooks, dynamic openings and high‑converting YouTube thumbnails.
• Optimise titles, descriptions and tags with an understanding of YouTube SEO and audience discovery.
• Repurpose long‑form content into YouTube Shorts, Instagram and TikTok clips.
• Stay current with video, YouTube and social‑media trends and best practices.
• Set up and operate cameras, lighting, microphones and related production equipment.
• Support live streams and recordings by monitoring picture, lighting, sound and connectivity.
• Operate radio control desks for live and pre‑recorded programmes, managing microphones, music, calls, interviews, jingles, adverts and inserts.
• Cue presenters and contributors, maintain accurate programme timing and troubleshoot technical issues during transmission.
• Edit and prepare recorded programmes, interviews, features and promotions for the RCS or relevant playout system.
• Set up and operate equipment for outside broadcasts and remote productions, including internet/transmission links.
• Maintain clear communication between field locations and the main studio and resolve technical problems quickly.

The working environment

• Studio‑based role with regular outside broadcasts, remote productions and podcast administration.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours and irregular hours/shifts to support a 24/7 on‑air environment.
• Own reliable transport and a valid driver's licence are required.
• English proficiency is required; proficiency in Afrikaans will be advantageous.

Why this role matters

This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys combining creativity with technology. You will help turn ideas and raw content into professional, audience‑focused productions while keeping the technical side of broadcasts running smoothly.