Video Editor
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Job summary
We're looking for a talented and detail-oriented Video Editor to join our creative team and help produce compelling, high-quality video content across social media, marketing campaigns, and brand storytelling. You'll take raw footage and transform it into polished, engaging videos — from short-form social clips to long-form branded content — while collaborating closely with content creators, marketers, and the design team to maintain a strong, consistent visual identity.
Min Qualification:
Diploma
Experience Level:
Entry level
Experience Length:
2 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Edit raw video and audio footage into polished, publish-ready content for social media (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X), websites, and marketing campaigns
- Cut and assemble footage according to scripts, storyboards, or creative briefs
- Add motion graphics, text overlays, transitions, sound effects, and background music to enhance storytelling
- Color grade and color correct footage to maintain visual consistency across projects
- Sync audio and video, clean up sound (noise reduction, leveling, mixing)
- Repurpose long-form content into short-form clips optimized for different platforms (Reels, TikToks, Shorts)
- Collaborate with the content/marketing team to understand campaign goals and translate briefs into compelling visuals
- Manage and organize raw footage, project files, and media assets efficiently
- Stay current with video trends, platform-specific formats, and editing techniques (e.g., trending transitions, caption styles)
- Ensure all deliverables meet brand guidelines, platform specifications (aspect ratio, resolution, duration), and deadlines
- Incorporate feedback from stakeholders quickly and professionally through multiple revision rounds
- Archive and back up completed projects and source files systematically
- Occasionally assist with on-location or in-studio filming/shooting support (camera operation, lighting setup)
Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree in Film Production, Mass Communication, Media Studies, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience/portfolio)
- 2–4 years of professional video editing experience (agency, in-house brand, or freelance)
- Expert proficiency in **Adobe Premiere Pro** and/or **Final Cut Pro**
- Working knowledge of **Adobe After Effects** for motion graphics and visual effects
- Solid understanding of **DaVinci Resolve** or similar tools for color grading (a plus if not the primary tool)
- Strong grasp of pacing, storytelling structure, and rhythm in editing
- Experience editing for multiple platforms and formats (16:9, 9:16, 1:1) and understanding platform-specific best practices
- Basic sound design and audio mixing skills
- Strong organizational skills — able to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines simultaneously
- A portfolio or reel demonstrating range across content types (social, ads, brand films, etc.)
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong eye for visual quality
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with motion graphics/animation (After Effects, Cinema 4D)
- Photography or videography/cinematography skills (able to shoot as well as edit)
- Experience with **CapCut** or other mobile-first editing tools for fast-turnaround social content
- Familiarity with **Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator** for thumbnail and graphic asset creation
- Understanding of YouTube/TikTok/Instagram algorithms and content optimization
- Experience with subtitle/caption tools and localization for multilingual content
- Prior experience in an agency, media house, or fast-paced content team
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