• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Video Editor


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• City Maryland


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  

JOB DESCRIPTION

• We are looking to hire a talented and experienced creative storytelling Video editor/cinematographer to join our busy production team. As an editor, you will be responsible for assembling recorded film and video footage, applying artistic editing techniques and creating finished, broadcast-worthy projects that accurately reflect the vision of the various briefs.


• Candidates must be fully proficient with the skills and understanding of the following, including but not limited to: Adobe Premier, Adobe After-Effect, Creative Suite, Microsoft Office.


• Prior experience creating compelling, good storytelling video content on a wide range of briefs for digital & offline marketing functions in an advertising agency is a plus.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Create high-quality video content for client video projects


• Work to a brief, develop and pitch creative ideas and concepts, choosing the appropriate media and style to meet objectives


• Overall shooting and editing responsibilities and quality control of all edits – including choice of images and videos, soundtrack, text placement, proofreading and cross-checking facts, spelling, grammar, writing style, colour, etc.


• Secure appropriate rights, licenses and clearances for video, image, and soundtrack usage to avoid copyright infringement


• Contribute to new video format development and implementation


• All-around assistance on post-production activities


• You may be required to manage more than one brief at a time and will therefore have to prioritize effectively, allocating the relevant amount of time and resources according to the value of the job – ensuring that deadlines are met on all video projects


• You will keep abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly video and design programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and other relevant programs from the Adobe Creative Suite


• Maintain strong, trusting relationships with all internal and external collaborators – clients and internal teams

Desired Skills & Experience

• Attention to detail is key.


• Experience working on branded video content is preferred


• Great cinematography & video editing portfolio


• Skilled with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc and a good working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator as it applies video post-production.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills to keep the team up to date on project timelines


• Very organized, goal-oriented, and can drive results while multi-tasking priorities


• Good knowledge of Google Workspace – docs, sheets, drive, slides, etc.


• A lot of energy, passion and enthusiasm - very important. If you’re not looking to challenge yourself, this role isn’t for you.


• Are we mentioning “Attention to detail” for the third time? It must be really important then!