Video Editor / Video Content Creator at Proposed City University, Abuja

Proposed City University, Abuja is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Video Editor / Video Content Creator

Location: Central Business District, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a creative, technically skilled, and story-driven Video Editor / Video Content Creator to join the founding team of a new private university in Abuja.
• This is an exciting opportunity to build the university’s visual storytelling from the ground up.
• You will be responsible for producing high-quality video content across multiple platforms – from recruitment films and campus virtual tours to lecture recordings, event highlights, and social media reels.
• Your work will shape how prospective students, parents, donors, and the public experience the university’s brand and mission.
• This is not just an editing role; it is a chance to define the institution’s narrative voice for years to come.

Key Responsibilities
Video Production & Content Creation:

• Conceptualise, shoot, and edit engaging video content for:
  • Student recruitment (promotional films, “day in the life” videos, testimonials)
  • Academic marketing (programme overviews, faculty interviews)
  • Event coverage (convocation, matriculation, guest lectures, open days)
  • Campus virtual tours and facility showcases
  • Social media (Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Facebook videos)
  • Corporate communications (VC’s address, annual report videos, donor messages)
• Create motion graphics, lower thirds, titles, and basic animations to enhance productions.
• Record and edit audio (voiceovers, interviews, ambient sound).

Pre production & Planning:

• Collaborate with the Marketing and Academic Affairs teams to develop video scripts and storyboards.
• Plan shoots: location scouting, lighting setup, camera operation, talent direction (students, staff, faculty).
• Maintain a content calendar aligned with admission cycles, academic events, and fundraising campaigns.

Post production & Asset Management:

• Edit raw footage into polished, brand consistent videos (colour grading, sound mixing, transitions, effects).
• Optimise videos for different platforms (aspect ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1; compression for web; subtitles for accessibility).
• Organise and maintain a digital video asset library (raw footage, final exports, project files) with clear metadata.
• Ensure all content complies with copyright laws (music, stock footage, fonts) and university branding guidelines.

Live & Event Support:

• Operate cameras or vision mixers during live events (e.g., convocation, public lectures) for recording or live streaming.
• Set up and troubleshoot basic audio-visual equipment for on campus events.

Equipment & Budget:

• Manage video equipment inventory (cameras, lenses, tripods, lights, microphones, gimbals) and recommend new purchases.
• Liaise with external video production vendors when additional capacity is needed.

Qualifications & Experience
Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND qualification in Film Production, Multimedia, Mass Communication, Digital Media, or a closely related field.
• 2–5 years of professional video editing and content creation experience in a corporate, agency, media house, or institutional setting (experience in education, non-profit, or storytelling-driven organisations is a strong plus).
• A strong portfolio / demo reel demonstrating:
  • Narrative storytelling (promotional, documentary, or testimonial style).
  • Technical editing skills (cutting, pacing, transitions, effects).
  • Colour grading and audio mixing.
  • Motion graphics and basic animation.
• Proven proficiency in industry-standard software: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, and Media Encoder. (DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro acceptable if matched with strong portfolio.)
• Experience with camera operation (DSLR, mirrorless, or broadcast cameras) and lighting / sound capture.
• Understanding of video formats, codecs, export settings for web, TV, and social media.

Salary & Benefits

• A monthly salary of N200,000 - N300,000 monthly depending on experience.
• Access to university facilities (library, sports, etc.).
• Professional development opportunities (software training, conferences, equipment allowances).

Application Closing Date
12th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Documents to: citybiz.infotech.school@gmail.com using “Video Editor / Video Content Creator – [Your Full Name]” as subject of the email.

Application Documents:

• A detailed CV.
• A cover letter (1–2 pages) addressing:
  • Your video storytelling philosophy and approach to brand building.
  • A specific example of a video project that increased audience engagement or conversion (e.g., more applications, higher event attendance).
• A link to your online portfolio / demo reel (YouTube, Vimeo, personal website) or attach a PDF with links (maximum 3 minutes of highlights) showing 5–8 of your best projects with brief descriptions of your role.