Video Editor: Daily Sun at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit raw video footage from multimedia journalists and correspondents into compelling news stories and feature content
• Create short-form videos for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) optimised for each platform's requirements
• Develop video graphics, lower thirds, titles, and visual elements that maintain Daily Sun's brand consistency
• Enhance audio quality through sound editing, noise reduction, and audio mixing
• Color correct and grade footage to ensure professional visual standards
• Collaborate with multimedia journalists and editors to develop visual storytelling approaches for news content
• Create promotional videos for Daily Sun's major stories and investigative pieces
• Edit live event coverage, press conferences, and breaking news footage for immediate digital publication
• Develop video content for special projects, documentaries, and feature stories
• Create motion graphics and animated elements to enhance storytelling impact
• Maintain and operate video editing equipment, software, and digital storage systems
• Ensure all video output meets technical specifications for web, mobile, and social media distribution
• Archive and organize video assets using digital asset management systems
• Conduct quality control checks on all edited content before publication
• Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate with IT support as needed
• Work closely with multimedia journalists, photographers, and content managers
• Coordinate with social media team to optimise video content for platform-specific requirements
• Support live streaming and real-time content creation during major news events
• Contribute to editorial meetings with video content ideas and multimedia approach suggestions

Minimum Requirements:

• Certificate or diploma in Video Production, Media Studies, Film/TV Production, or related field. Alternative: Relevant experience in video editing and multimedia production
• Proficiency in professional video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve)
• Understanding of video compression, file formats, and web optimisation techniques
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in video editing, preferably in news, media, or digital content environment
• Experience editing content for multiple platforms (web, mobile, social media)
• Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with motion graphics and basic animation preferred
• Experience with live streaming and real-time video production
• Knowledge of journalism ethics and media law
• Additional language skills relevant to Daily Sun's audience

Experience with drone footage, 360-degree video, or emerging video technologies

• Meet tight deadlines for breaking news and daily content production schedules