Video Editor

2 weeks ago

Sandton, South Africa Prodigious Full time

The Mid-Senior Video Editor will be responsible for leading the video editing process for a variety of projects, including but not limited to commercials, corporate videos, and online content. They will work closely with the creative team to bring concepts to life through visual storytelling, and will have a strong understanding of the technical aspects of video production and post-production.

**Key Responsibilities & Abilities**
- Leading the video editing process from concept to final delivery
- Collaborating with the creative team to bring concepts to life through visual storytelling (i.e. breaking down shoots into shot lists with proposals of movement, shot size and angle)
- Advising production on technicalities (i.e. what is possible at various stages of the edit process)
- Mentoring junior editors
- Ensuring all videos meet the highest technical and creative standards
- Staying up-to-date with the latest video editing techniques and software
- Offline edit building
- Knowledge of Online requirements and handovers
- Being on set to look out for continuity between shots
- Ability to give creative input/direction
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to be solutions oriented and solve problems as they arise in collaboration with the rest of the production/creative team (this includes anything from visual issues to timing plans, with a good balance of flexibility and rigidity)

**Qualifications**
- Minimum 6 years’ experience as a video editor, with a portfolio of work to showcase
- Expertise in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and After Effects. Davinci Resolve operation is advantageous
- Basic rotoscoping/Advanced masking skills are vital
- Strong understanding of the technical aspects of video production and post-production
- Excellent storytelling, verbal and written communication skills
- Degree or Diploma in film, television, or a related field is preferred however tertiary education in other fields will be considered.
- On-set editing experience, as well as having basic camera operation knowledge is a bonus.

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