Video Editor at an International News Media Company - Myrtle Management Consultants Limited

Myrtle Management Consultants Limited - Our client, an international news media company building a respected media brand, across television, mobile and web, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Video Editor

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• Our client is seeking to hire a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of a Video Editor.
• This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing organization that places a high value on innovation and creativity in the digital content produced.
• As Video Editor you conceptualize, design, and execute the production of video content and other digital features.
• This role will be responsible for developing and producing high-quality motion graphics for videos, websites, presentations, and digital products.
• They will edit together original footage, and/or stock photos/videos for videos, websites, presentations, and digital products.
• They will deliver final animations and videos optimized in the format chosen for their dissemination (web, social media, large presentation screen)

Responsibilities

• Collaborates closely with the in-house creative team, editorial team, on-site videographer, marketing managers, and show managers on developing video and other digital concepts and projects.
• Assists in designing and creating storyboards.
• Designs and delivers high-quality motion graphics optimized for video/web/social media dissemination.
• Selects edits, and incorporates content (stills, footage, music, graphics, etc.) as needed.
• Retouches corrects, and color-grades video and photo content.
• Ensures all produced material is correctly optimized for chosen dissemination (web, social media, large presentation screen).
• Tracks new content trends and technologies to ensure that Staions  output remains on the cutting edge.

Qualifications
What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (Fine Arts, Multimedia Production, Journalism or Social Sciences) preferred with relevant technical training in video and digital design and production.
• At least 5 years’ experience in video and digital content development, with strong capabilities in graphic design and video production.
• Knowledge of Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator required.
• Ability to synthesize and present concepts and data for a general audience using multiple forms of media (video, animation, stills, graphics, etc.).
• Experience in short-form storytelling through various editorial techniques including cuts, transitions, timing and the effective use of sound and visuals to communicate.
• Demonstrated project management skills. Experience guiding video and multimedia projects from conception through completion. Must be proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Strong time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Travel, as needed.
• Up-to-date video reel of your work or relevant examples
• Other requirements as necessary.

Remuneration
The remuneration is competitive along with other benefits such as hybrid work structure.

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2022.