Video Editor

Job Title: Video Editor

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Creative and Marketing

Reports To: Creative Lead

Job Summary

• The Video Editor is responsible for editing and producing engaging, high-quality video content for multiple brands within the organisation's portfolio. The role involves transforming raw footage into compelling visual stories that support brand identity, marketing campaigns, social media engagement, and promotional activities.
• The Video Editor will work closely with the Brand Assistant and other stakeholders to produce content that aligns with each brand's objectives, audience, and visual identity.
• The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, and proficient in video editing, visual storytelling, and adapting content for different digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Video Editing and Production:

• Edit raw footage into polished videos for social media, marketing campaigns, promotions, and other brand activities.
• Create engaging short-form videos, including Instagram Reels, TikTok videos, and YouTube Shorts.
• Edit long-form videos, interviews, behind-the-scenes content, event coverage, and promotional videos where required.
• Incorporate music, sound effects, transitions, subtitles, graphics, and other visual elements.
• Ensure all videos meet the required quality standards and are delivered within agreed timelines.

Multi-Brand Content Support:

• Produce video content for the organisation's different brands while maintaining each brand's unique identity.
• Adapt video formats, styles, and messaging to suit different audiences and platforms.
• Work with the Brand Assistant to understand content calendars, campaign requirements, and upcoming activities.
• Maintain consistency in visual presentation, tone, and storytelling across brand content.

Creative Development:

• Contribute ideas for engaging video content, campaigns, and brand storytelling.
• Identify relevant video trends and recommend creative approaches that suit each brand.
• Support the development of concepts, storyboards, and editing styles for assigned projects.
• Suggest improvements to video quality, storytelling, pacing, and audience engagement.

Content Organisation and Management:

• Organise and maintain video footage, project files, edited content, and other digital assets.
• Ensure files are properly named, stored, backed up, and easily accessible.
• Maintain an organised library of completed videos and reusable brand assets.
• Ensure the confidentiality and appropriate use of brand and personal content.

Collaboration and Delivery:

• Collaborate with the Brand Assistant and marketing team to plan and execute content requirements.
• Work with photographers and videographers to ensure footage meets editing requirements.
• Implement feedback and revisions within agreed timelines.
• Ensure final videos meet the approved brief, specifications, and platform requirements.
• Communicate progress, technical challenges, and potential delays promptly.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Editing Turnaround: At least 95% of assigned videos delivered within agreed deadlines.

• Video Quality: All completed videos meet approved quality and brand standards.

• Content Output: Meet agreed monthly video production targets across assigned brands.

• Social Media Content: Deliver platform-appropriate videos in the required formats and dimensions.

• Revision Management: Implement approved revisions accurately within agreed timelines.

• Brand Consistency: Ensure videos reflect the appropriate visual identity of each brand.

• Creative Contribution: Suggest at least four relevant video concepts or creative ideas monthly.

• File Management: Maintain organised and accessible footage, project files, and final exports.

• Collaboration: Respond to feedback and coordinate effectively with the marketing and creative teams.

Content Organisation:

• Ensure completed videos and source files are properly stored and backed up.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Relevant qualification or training in Film Production, Video Editing, Multimedia, Media Studies, or a related field is an advantage.
• Demonstrable experience in video editing and digital content production.
• Proficiency in editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro.
• Familiarity with CapCut and short-form social media content is an advantage.
• Understanding of visual storytelling, pacing, sound design, transitions, and colour correction.
• Knowledge of video formats and specifications for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other digital platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work with different brand identities.
• A portfolio demonstrating editing ability and creative range.

Core Competencies:

• Video editing and visual storytelling
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Time management and organisation
• Adaptability across multiple brands
• Communication and teamwork
• Responsiveness to feedback
• File and asset management
• Problem-solving and initiative

Expected Outcome:

• The Video Editor should consistently deliver high-quality, engaging video content that strengthens the visibility of the organisation's brands, supports marketing campaigns, communicates brand stories effectively, and contributes to audience engagement and business growth.

Salary

N150,000 - N200,000 / month

Application Closing Date

30th November, 2026.