Video Editor and Scheduler

Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 2 weeks ago

Randburg, South Africa Staff Domain Pty Ltd South Africa Full time
Job Description
Job Summary:

We are looking for a Video Editor and Scheduler who will be responsible for editing video content to check-for and remove obscenities (swearing etc.) and turning it into a video or film that is suitable for broadcasting. Once all the new video content each day is checked and edited the candidate will schedule the content for broadcast on the company's Playout system. Scheduling tasks will require the candidate to create content blocks, identify suitable times for ad breaks, and enter metadata for the Electronic Program Guide (TV Guide).

Job Description:

  • Content and proof check videos uploaded by content creators to identify any speech determined unsuitable for pre-watershed broadcasting. 
  • Edit the content to remove/mute sound for speech within the content that is deemed unsuitable for pre-watershed content. 
  • Content and proof check videos uploaded by content creators for anything legal that might raise flags around copyright
  • Raise any copyright or other associated legal issues in content with their line manager 
  • Once all editing tasks are complete, take that content and upload it to a playout server
  • Create a content block for broadcast with the edited content using the playout scheduler software 
  • Insert advertising block markers between and during content to signal ad-breaks to advertising platforms 
  • Enter metadata for the Electronic Program Guide (TV Guide)
  • Upload content from press conferences into the channel as and when they become available on our content partners platform
  • Take a brief to grasp the production team’s needs and specifications
  • Set a high bar for video marketing deliverables
  • Ensure consistency in daily content
  • Learn and apply best practices for scheduling content for a TV channel, including best possible times for broadcast of different content types (e.g. prime time and non-prime time slots)
  • Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency

RequirementsJob Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years relevant experience as a Video Editor or related role
  • Bachelor’s/College Degree specializing in Film Studies/ Cinematography or equivalent related field is desired but not required 
  • Previous experience with media content management or playout scheduling systems
  • Ensure that videos are available ASAP
  • Must have experience in this fast-paced environment
  • Due to nature and the industry, one may be required to upload content on weekends.
  • Strong project management skills
  • Knowledge of aspect ratios
  • Experience with high-resolution file transfer applications
  • Understanding of video encoding formats
  • Talent for sound design
  • Experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects, and Final Cut)
  • Demonstrable video editing ability 
  • Thorough knowledge of timing, motivation, and continuity


Requirements
Job Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years relevant experience as a Video Editor or related role Bachelor’s/College Degree specializing in Film Studies/ Cinematography or equivalent related field is desired but not required Previous experience with media content management or playout scheduling systems Ensure that videos are available ASAP Must have experience in this fast-paced environment Due to nature and the industry, one may be required to upload content on weekends. Strong project management skills Knowledge of aspect ratios Experience with high-resolution file transfer applications Understanding of video encoding formats Talent for sound design Experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects, and Final Cut) Demonstrable video editing ability Thorough knowledge of timing, motivation, and continuity

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