Freelance Video Editor

1 week ago


Durban, South Africa HSRC Recruitment Full time

**Job Advert Summary**:
The HSRC seeks to procure a service provider to edit existing video material on a delivery-based contract.

**Minimum Requirements**:
The ideal freelancer for this role is not only a video editor, but would be someone who understands how to edit content for context and impact. They could be someone with:

- Video editing and social media content creation experience
- A creative individual with a background in media, art, communication photography, videography and/or technology.
- Experienced in the use of video editing software
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
- Their own laptop and software
- Competent in the/or any of the following software packages: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Apple Final Cut Pro

A journalistic or communications background/experience, an understanding of journalistic principles and storytelling, and a familiarity with the research process will be advantageous.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Review the provided/selected existing footage
- Shorten, enhance and package it into a fine-tuned final product
- Input graphics and generic clips to enhance footage
- Improve and correct lighting, colouring and faulty footage
- Create chapters and timestamps for longer videos
- Create short, carefully edited clips (shorts) tailored for social media
- Work closely with the HSRC project team to present a final product that matches their vision and strategy



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