Video Editor at Dreamcraft Entertainment Limited (Clout Africa)

Dreamcraft Entertainment Limited (Clout Africa), a renowned entertainment and music company, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Video Editor

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• To handle the post-production phase of creating videos or films. 
• Bring together raw footage and media and edit these to form videos that are fully ready for viewing. 
• The video editors who hold the finished videos to high standards, aim for coherent storylines, seamless transitions, visual appeal, and alignment with creative vision.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Splice raw film footage together from various sources and shoots, and combine it with other scenes to create a cohesive story
• Evaluate edited footage to make sure it matches the story from the script and meets the narrative agenda of the producer and director
• Edit footage into timelines and cut time out of certain shots to create a more impactful story for the audience
• Combine visual footage with audio sound effects, dialogue, ambient sound and a musical soundtrack to create more drama
• Use computer editing software programs, video switching devices, digital video effects programs and other tools to piece together video components
• Ensure all editing cuts, splices, changes and additions appear seamless and natural and help the story flow more effectively in the finished product
• Create sound effects by recording specific audio clips or choose audio effects from a database of sounds to include in the final video
• Discuss project timeline, narrative structure, story goals and more with the director and any producers as the project is edited.

Education, Experience and Skillset

• SSCE, Diploma, Certificate or degree in film, art, videography or related
• Excellent computer literacy
• Proficient in editing softwares, such as: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Elements, Adobe Premiere Rush and Corel Video Studio Ultimate.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Relative fitness and stamina to work long hours
• Proficiency with camera equipment.

Application Closing Date
23rd May, 2025.