Video Editor at eMedia Investments

Description

• The incumbent will be responsible for editing and assembling recorded raw material to create a visually captivating, high quality, suitable finished product, complying with the standards and requirements for on-air broadcasting as required, with a good understanding of video and audio formats and the compression and conversion thereof.

Interpersonal and team relationships

• Build, support and maintain interpersonal and team relationships to ensure stable working environment and achievement of team objectives.

Personal development

• Complete Individual Development Plan. Attend learning and development courses. Participate in peer and team learning initiatives.

Budget Compliance

• Comply with work rules, standards and methods. Take care to minimise waste. 

Editing 

• Video editing both long and short form content for news and current affairs, according to a specific SOP.
• Liaising with editorial team on the requirements/needs.
• Planning creative edits when needed.
• Making sure video is corrected/graded if necessary and possible, and to the required standard.
• Making use of blurs/voice alteration when required.   
• Recording and laying of audio/voice overs.
• Sourcing sound effects & soundtrack when required.
• Correct audio levels on the correct channels, this includes prepping long form content for Audio Final Mix edit.
• Using graphics effectively.
• Adding subtitles correctly to spec.
• Adding run-ins and run-outs to all edits, as per the broadcast specifications.
• Including durations when exporting videos.
• Recalling archive material and archiving when required.
• Liaising with the Editorial, Quality Control function, and Master Control Room (MCR) team to make sure all video edited content is within broadcast specifications.  

General/Adhoc

• Archiving material/retrieving archive according to requirements.
• Follow and maintain the Company's brand guidelines.
• Ensure transactions are managed in accordance with the relevant and approved processes and protocols.
• Liaising with editorial team on creative aspects.
• Liaising with the Editorial team to make sure all packages are within broadcast specification.
• Maintaining any equipment within the edit suite.
• Manage and oversee all technical aspects of video recording and editing.
• Reporting any technical issues to the technical support and relevant department.
• Work both on and off-site.

Requirements

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate - Essential
• National Diploma in Broadcasting, Media and/or Film Editing - Essential
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Broadcasting, Media and/or Film Editing - Recommended

Experience

• 3-5 years in Video Editing in Media or Broadcasting Industry - Essential

Computer Literacy

• MS Office Suite - Advanced
• Final Cut Pro 7 & X - Advanced
• Adobe After Effects - Advanced
• OneCut - Advanced

Functional/Technical Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Conflict handling skills
• Coping under pressure
• Decision-making skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organising skills
• Persuasiveness
• Knowledge and a good understanding of motion graphics is preferred
• Good understanding of non-linear editing programmes
• (AVID, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier)