KNOWLEDGE AREAS:

• Professional videography techniques, including camera operation, framing, composition, and lighting.
• Video editing principles, including pacing, storytelling, colour correction, audio synchronization, and sound mixing.
• Digital-first content creation and platform-specific best practices for TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X.
• Video production workflows, from pre-production planning through filming, editing, quality assurance, and final delivery.
• Brand identity and visual storytelling to ensure consistency across client campaigns.
• Current trends in digital media, social content, and video production.
• File management, media organization, and video export formats for various digital platforms.
• Health and safety practices when operating cameras and production equipment on location.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reports to: Producer & Creative Studio Manager

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Video Production & Editing

• Review and identify the strongest footage to create engaging, story-driven edits.
• Assemble raw footage into polished, story-driven videos from rough cut through to final delivery.
• Edit video content using industry-standard software while maintaining exceptional production quality.
• Incorporate graphics, motion elements, transitions, captions, and text overlays where appropriate.
• Operate professional video cameras to capture high-quality footage for news, feature stories, documentaries, campaigns, interviews, and branded content.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to discuss creative concepts, shooting style, storyboards, shot lists, and content requirements prior to production.
• Plan and execute video shoots that align with project objectives and creative direction.

Audio & Visual Enhancement

• Synchronize audio with video footage.
• Mix and balance sound effects, background music, and voiceovers.
• Perform colour correction and colour grading to achieve a professional visual finish.
• Ensure all final outputs meet technical quality standards.

Platform Optimisation

• Adapt and optimise video content for multiple digital platforms including:
• TikTok
• Instagram Reels
• LinkedIn
• YouTube
• X (formerly Twitter)
• Resize and export content according to platform specifications and best practices.

Brand Consistency

• Ensure all video outputs align with client brand guidelines, visual identity, and communication standards.
• Maintain consistency across campaigns while tailoring content for different audiences and channels.

Collaboration & Project Delivery

• Work closely with creative teams, project managers, designers, and copywriters to deliver campaign objectives.
• Incorporate stakeholder and client feedback efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
• Manage multiple client projects simultaneously and deliver work within agreed timelines.
• Organise project files and maintain version control throughout production.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Film Production, Digital Media, Communications, Multimedia, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ professional experience in video editing and content creation.
• Previous experience working within a creative agency, media house, production company, or marketing team is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated portfolio showcasing high-quality digital and commercial video work.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent storytelling and creative thinking skills.
• Strong visual and aesthetic judgment.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to receive and implement feedback.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs):

• High-quality edited videos ready for publication.
• Platform-optimised content for social media and digital campaigns.
• Branded video assets aligned with client requirements.
• Timely completion of assigned editing projects.

To Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, portfolio, and consultancy rate information to recruitment@oxygene.africa with the subject line: “Video Editor Consultant Application”.