Video Editor at Clout Africa

Job Description

• Splice raw film footage together from various sources and shoots, and combine it with other scenes to create a cohesive story
• Evaluate edited footage to make sure it matches the story from the script and meets the narrative agenda of the producer and director
• Edit footage into timelines and cut time out of certain shots to create a more impactful story for the audience
• Combine visual footage with audio sound effects, dialogue, ambient sound and a musical soundtrack to create more drama
• Use computer editing software programs, video switching devices, digital video effects programs and other tools to piece together video components
• Ensure all editing cuts, splices, changes and additions appear seamless and natural and help the story flow more effectively in the finished product
• Create sound effects by recording specific audio clips or choose audio effects from a database of sounds to include in the final video
• Discuss project timeline, narrative structure, story goals and more with the director and any producers as the project is edited.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree, HND, OND or SSCE / GCE / NECO qualification with at least 2 years work experience.