Video Editor

The position requires a high level of creativity and expertise in video editing and post-production. More specifically it includes the following: 

• Offline edit TVC work that comes through Prodigious & PXP. 

• To direct content shoots. 

• Ideation for content and scriptwriting. 

• Required to work independently but also in a team context. 

• Setting-up and operating editing systems. 

• Acute awareness of deadlines, content requirements, graphic guildlines. 

• Studying and interpreting scripts to become famailar with production concepts and requirements. 

• Footage conversion and ingestion, shot selection etc. 

• Choosing specific visual effects, music and special audio elements. 

• Work closely with Producers, directors and motion designers to meet specific goals. 

• Assembling various audio materials into a finished product with a high-level production quality. 

• Determining specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete videos. 

• Confer with producers and directors concerning layouts or editing approaches needed to increase dramatic or entertainment value of production. 

• Collaborate with music editors to select appropriate soundtracks. 

• Other related editing requirements – grading, conversions, final material etc.  

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities 

• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Premiere. 

• A solid knowledge of Adobe After Effects is an advantage. 

• Considerable knowledge of methods, video equipment, computers, and techniques used in the video editing field. 

• Ability to visualize production scripts and or other verbal and written instructions. 

• Ability to effectively operate and maintain video editing systems and related equipment. 

• Knowledge of digital media and social media is key. 

• Ability to combine a creative eye with attention to detail. 

• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines. 

• Organized and thorough. 

• Ability to take ownership and responsibility. 

• Ability to give creative input and direction. 

• Knowledge of technical elements of video – i.e., formats, codecs, delivery options, uploads, compression, web platforms (YouTube etc.) etc.  

• Problem solving. Time management. Resourcefulness. 

• Have excellent creative problem-solving ability. 

•  Excellent attention to detail 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 6 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful

Publicis Group is proud to be an Equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity plan. All appointments will be based on Qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to all affirmation action candidates or designated groups.