Celebrity News and Documentary Video Editor at HN Media

We are a fast-paced media company dedicated to producing high-quality celebrity news and in-depth documentary-style content. We create stories that engage, inform, and entertain our audience, and we’re looking for a skilled Video Editor to join our team. If you have experience in editing celebrity news segments, entertainment content, and high-quality documentaries, we want to hear from you!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Celebrity News and Documentary Video Editor
Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• As a Video Editor, you will be responsible for editing celebrity news content and long-form documentary footage, ensuring that the narrative is clear, engaging, and aligns with our brand’s vision.
• You will work closely with our content team to produce videos for YouTube footage.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit celebrity news and documentaries when provided with script and voiceover.
• Maintain a strong understanding of trends in celebrity culture, entertainment news, and storytelling techniques.
• Work closely with producers and writers to ensure the final product is high quality and on brand.
• Incorporate motion graphics, sound design, and color correction into final edits to create polished, professional videos.
• Meet tight deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy.
• Be proactive with suggestions on improving editing processes or the final product.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience editing celebrity news content and documentary-style videos (Portfolio/Links required).
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar professional editing software.
• Strong understanding of video storytelling, pacing, and content flow.
• Experience with color grading, sound mixing, and adding effects is a plus.
• Familiarity with various video formats and resolutions for different platforms (YouTube, Instagram, etc.).
• High attention to detail and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working on tight deadlines and able to deliver high-quality results under pressure.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their portfolio along with your resume to: contact@hotnaija.com.ng and copy comms@hotnaija.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Important Notes

• We will not be reviewing applications without a portfolio or examples of previous work.
• Only candidates with direct experience in celebrity news or documentary-style editing will be considered.
• Please include the phrase "Celebrity Content is My Passion" at the start of your email to help us filter out generic applications.