Video Editor

Job Purpose

This role focuses on end-to-end video production from conceptualization and shooting to editing and composition. The position requires a creative professional capable of visual storytelling, crafting impactful video compositions, and ensuring that all content aligns with brand identity. The goal is to deliver visually engaging, high-quality videos that enhance brand communication across digital, social, and corporate platforms

Key Responsibilities

• Video Shooting & Production
• Plan, shoot, and direct video content across various environments indoor, outdoor, interviews, events, and corporate shoots.
• Operate professional video cameras, lighting equipment, and audio devices to ensure high production quality.
• Set up scenes, lighting, and camera angles creatively to capture compelling visuals.
• Maintain and organize all video equipment, ensuring readiness for shoots.
• Video Editing & Post-Production
• Edit and assemble raw footage into polished, high-quality videos that align with brand tone and objectives.
• Creativity in preparing Animated videos.
• Apply transitions, effects, colour correction, motion graphics, and sound design to enhance visual storytelling.
• Synchronize video and audio tracks and ensure smooth flow and pacing.
• Maintain consistency in look, feel, and messaging across all videos.
• Creatively repurpose long-form videos into short-form content for digital and social platforms, highlighting impactful moments and ensuring high engagement.
• Identify key highlights, impactful moments, and narrative hooks to ensure maximum engagement in short formats.
• Add captions, motion graphics, and transitions to make content visually appealing and platform-relevant.
• Music Composition & Sound Design
• Create and compose original background scores or soundtracks tailored to the videos emotion and message.
• Mix and master audio for clarity, balance, and emotional impact.
• Integrate voiceovers, ambient sound, and musical elements to create an immersive audiovisual experience.
• Brand & Collaboration
• Work closely with marketing, creative, and content teams to understand project objectives and target audience.
• Ensure all videos align with brand guidelines, visual identity, and tone.
• Bring creative input during brainstorming sessions and storyboarding stages.

• Project Management
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Maintain organized project files, backups, and version control.
• Manage shoot schedules, production timelines, and post-production workflows efficiently.

Required Knowledge

• Education: Bachelors degree in film, Media, Visual Communication, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience: 13 years of experience in video editing, cinematography, and sound composition.

Tools.

• Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve
• Motion Graphics/Compositing: Adobe After Effects
• Audio Tools: Adobe Audition, Logic Pro, or equivalent
• Camera Equipment: DSLR/Mirrorless (Sony, Canon, etc.), gimbals, lighting kits

Required Skillset

• High degree of creativity is required
• Strong sense of visual storytelling and sound aesthetics.
• Expertise in shooting, editing, and sound composition workflows.
• Proficiency in colour grading, lighting techniques, and camera handling.
• Excellent attention to detail and creative problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.