Senior Video Editor

Senior Video Editor – TEDxMaitama

Location: Remote/Abuja

Position: Volunteer / Part-Time

Reports to: Production Lead & Curator, TEDxMaitama

About TEDxMaitama

TEDxMaitama is a platform committed to accelerating bold ideas, amplifying visionary voices, and shaping conversations that inspire meaningful change. We produce high-impact events, digital content, and storytelling experiences that shift culture and spark action.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Video Editor to lead the post-production process for TEDxMaitama talks, interviews, campaigns, social media content, and special projects. This role is ideal for a creative storyteller with excellent technical ability and strong attention to detail—someone who can elevate raw footage into compelling, world-class visual experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the editing of TEDxMaitama speaker talks, ensuring compliance with TEDx production standards.
• Edit interviews, behind-the-scenes content, promotional videos, and campaign stories.
• Craft video narratives that are emotionally engaging, visually polished, and aligned with TEDxMaitama’s brand identity.
• Collaborate with the production team, creative designers, and social media team on content planning and execution.
• Create motion graphics, lower thirds, intros/outros, and branded visual elements.
• Manage color correction, audio balancing, pacing, and final mastering.
• Organize and maintain video asset libraries and project files.
• Provide creative direction and feedback to junior editors and editing volunteers.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality content for events, social media, and partnerships.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional video editing experience (preferably in events, media, or storytelling-driven content).
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Experience with After Effects or similar motion graphics tools.
• Excellent sense of story, pacing, sound design, and visual aesthetics.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong collaborative skills and willingness to work in a dynamic, impact-driven environment.
• Familiarity with TED/TEDx style of content (a plus).

Preferred Qualities

• Passion for ideas, innovation, culture, and human stories.
• Creative thinker who enjoys experimenting with new formats and visual styles.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• A problem-solver who can work with limited resources to create world-class output.

What You Gain

• Visibility and recognition across a global TEDx audience.
• Opportunity to build a strong creative portfolio with globally relevant, high-impact content.
• Collaboration with influential speakers, creators, and thought leaders.
• Access to creative leadership experiences within a growing TEDx community.

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