Video Editor

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Editing and assembling recorded video footage to create compelling content that aligns with the organization’s messaging and strategic objectives.

• Enhancing audio and visual quality by adjusting sound levels, color grading, and incorporating visual elements such as logos, titles, subtitles, graphics, and effects to ensure a polished final product.

• Preparing and formatting final video outputs for distribution across multiple platforms, including digital channels (social media, websites, internal platforms) and broadcast (TV and media outlets), ensuring technical compatibility and high-quality standards.

Qualifications

🎓 Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Film Production, Multimedia Arts, Communication, Visual Arts, or a related field.

💼 Professional Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in video editing, post-production, and multimedia content creation.

• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality video content for digital platforms, social media, and broadcast (TV).

💻 Technical Skills

• Proficiency in industry-standard video editing software such as:

  • Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve

  • Adobe After Effects (for motion graphics and effects)

  • Adobe Audition or other tools for sound editing

• Strong understanding of video formats, codecs, compression standards, and aspect ratios for various platforms (YouTube, social media, broadcast).

• Experience in color correction, sound balancing, subtitle integration, and basic visual effects.

🎨 Creative Skills

• Strong sense of storytelling, pacing, and visual composition.

• Ability to enhance content through branding elements (logos, titles, overlays, etc.) in alignment with organizational identity.

• Experience working with scripts, storyboards, or raw footage from production teams.

🤝 Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including content creators, marketers, and communications staff.

• Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Proactive and receptive to creative feedback during editing and review cycles.

🌍 Mission Fit

• Passion for or experience in creating content for humanitarian, non-profit, or development-focused organizations is a strong advantage.

• Cultural sensitivity and awareness when producing regionally or globally distributed content.