Job Description

• We are looking for a video editor who will be responsible for creating thumbnails, assembling recorded film and video footage, applying artistic editing techniques and creating finished, broadcast-worthy projects that accurately reflect the vision of the production director.
• To ensure success as a video editor, you should have expert knowledge of modern video editing techniques, be able to visualize directorial concepts and work according to a strict time schedule.
• The candidate also should have knowledge of graphic design and simple animation.

Job Responsibilities

• Manipulating film and video footage using modern editing techniques.
• Maintaining continuity while moving shots according to scene value.
• Trimming footage and putting together the rough project.
• Inserting dialog, sound effects, music, graphics, and special effects.
• Creating thumbnails.
• Capture studio-quality photographs and video
• Work both on and off-site
• Manage and oversee all technical aspects of video recording and editing
• Take charge of video ideation and creation
• Clipping videos for social media platforms like youtube, facebook. Tiktok and Instagram.

Qualifications

• B.Sc or Technical certificate is needed
• Candidate must have 2 – 3 years working experience as a video editor for social media handles especially youtube.
• Must be able to create thumbnails
• Must have a portfolio of jobs done as a video editor with proven track record.
• Must be skilled at clipping videos for other social media platforms like tiktok, Instagram and facebook.
• Knowledge of podcast production is required.
• Familiarity with video editing software like Final Cut Pro, Premiere Proand adobe after effects

Requirements:

• Graphics design and animation knowledge is a plus
• Capacity to communicate effectively
• Attention to detail
• Ability to pick out attention-grabbing shots
• Excellent storytelling skills
• Knowledge of basic editing principles
• Creative thinker
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge and a good understanding of motion graphics is preferred.
• Candidate must be willing to work on Saturdays (sometimes)
• Must have a laptop. desktop and a backup power supply