Video Editor at Discovery Limited

Key purpose

The Video team in Discovery’s Marketing department is responsible for the project management and delivery of the day-to-day video requirements from all brand, social media and reputation management teams.

The team consists of a Video Project Manager, video editors and animators, with various production agencies supporting the team on deliverables. The Video Editor will report to the Head of Content and work closely with the Video Project Manager to ensure production and delivery of creative video assets for the Discovery Marketing department.

The Video Editor will be responsible for the following:

• Liaising with the Video Project Manager to assign briefs to freelance and other agency suppliers
• Accepting briefs from internal clients, and correctly interpreting the brief
• Overseeing the technical delivery of creative concepts
• Delivering video edits as required
• Developing video scripts and copy
• Adding sound and graphics and employing motion graphics and title animation where required for video edits
• Leading camera crews on various shoots
• Reviewing edits and raw material to progress a brief to a draft edit for approval with clients
• Managing debriefs with various creatives on behalf of internal clients
• Supporting the Video Project Manager and Video Production Assistant where required with production schedules
• In collaboration with the Video Project Manager, consulting with stakeholders across Marketing

Required skills

The ideal candidate will be a strong storyteller and creative with strong production experience.

The following competencies are important for the role:

• Cinematography and experience in setting up lights and backdrops
• Title animation (motion graphics and titles)
• Strong storytelling and scriptwriting skills
• Experience with editing packages (Proficient in Adobe Premier Pro and Adobe After Effects)
• Familiarity with special effects and 3D
• Production experience in video, film or TV
• Demonstrate video-editing ability through a portfolio

Required competencies

• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail 
• Problem-solving capability 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to continuously learn and stay up to date with industry and creative developments

Education and experience

• Qualification: Degree in film studies, cinematography or related field
• Experience: Proven experience as a video editor (5 years)