Nov 18, Discovery Limited Video Editor Jobs in South Africa

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As a global thought leader, Discovery is passionate about innovating to not only achieve financial success, but also to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key purpose

The Video team in Discovery’s Marketing department is responsible for the project management and delivery of the day-to-day video requirements from all brand, social media and reputation management teams.

The team consists of a Video Project Manager, video editors and animators, with various production agencies supporting the team on deliverables. The Video Editor will report to the Head of Content and work closely with the Video Project Manager to ensure production and delivery of creative video assets for the Discovery Marketing department.

The Video Editor will be responsible for the following:

Liaising with the Video Project Manager to assign briefs to freelance and other agency suppliers

Accepting briefs from internal clients, and correctly interpreting the brief

Overseeing the technical delivery of creative concepts

Delivering video edits as required

Developing video scripts and copy

Adding sound and graphics and employing motion graphics and title animation where required for video edits

Leading camera crews on various shoots

Reviewing edits and raw material to progress a brief to a draft edit for approval with clients

Managing debriefs with various creatives on behalf of internal clients

Supporting the Video Project Manager and Video Production Assistant where required with production schedules

In collaboration with the Video Project Manager, consulting with stakeholders across Marketing

Required skills

The ideal candidate will be a strong storyteller and creative with strong production experience.

The following competencies are important for the role:

Cinematography and experience in setting up lights and backdrops

Title animation (motion graphics and titles)

Strong storytelling and scriptwriting skills

Experience with editing packages (Proficient in Adobe Premier Pro and Adobe After Effects)

Familiarity with special effects and 3D

Production experience in video, film or TV

Demonstrate video-editing ability through a portfolio

Required competencies

Ability to work in a team

Ability to work under pressure

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving capability

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to continuously learn and stay up to date with industry and creative developments

Education and experience

Qualification: Degree in film studies, cinematography or related field

Experience: Proven experience as a video editor (5 years)

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Discovery Limited Video Editor Jobs in South Africa

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