Video Editor (Full-time Film Job) – Next Media

Job Title: Video Editor
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Employer: Next Media
Application Deadline: 1st November 2024

Job Summary:

Next Media is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor to join our media production team. This role involves editing raw footage into polished videos that align with our company’s vision, ensuring high-quality content across multiple platforms such as social media, TV, and websites. The ideal candidate will excel in sequencing, transitions, color grading, and effects integration, creating engaging content for a variety of audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Video Editing: Edit raw footage into final cuts suitable for various platforms, maintaining high quality and logical sequencing.
• Collaborative Projects: Work with creative teams, producers, and directors to understand project requirements and goals.
• Incorporate Enhancements: Add music, sound effects, graphics, and special effects to enrich visual storytelling.
• Color Correction and Grading: Ensure consistency and visual appeal through color correction and grading.
• Project Management: Manage end-to-end video editing projects, ensuring timely completion and maintaining organized project files.
• Industry Updates: Stay informed about the latest editing software, techniques, and industry trends.

Requirements:

• Experience: Proven experience as a Video Editor with a strong portfolio showcasing past work.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve. Knowledge of After Effects for motion graphics and basic animation is a plus.
• Post-Production Skills: Solid understanding of video formats, file conversions, and post-production workflows.
• Creative Skills: Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Film, Video Production, Multimedia, or a related field.
• Additional Skills: Experience in cinematography or directing is a plus, along with knowledge of video compression and web formats.

Work Hours:

• Full-time; 8 hours per day.

Experience:

• No prior experience required, though a portfolio of past work is essential.

Application Procedure:

To apply, please click here by 1st November 2024.

About Next Media:
Next Media is a leading multimedia company in Uganda, with a vision to become Africa’s most relevant media brand. The company has grown from a single TV station to a comprehensive media network that includes multiple TV stations, a radio station, digital platforms, and a production agency.