Video Editor at Domeo Resources International (DRI)

Responsibilities

Your work as an editor will involve:

• Splice raw film footage together from various sources and shoots, and combine it with other videos, pictures and shoots 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 of the production
• 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 in stories
• Use computer editing software programmes, video switching devices, digital video effects programmes and other tools to piece together programme 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 production
• Discuss project specifications, timeline, narrative structure, story goals and more with the Media Administrator and other relevant personnel
• Manipulate and edit footages in a way that is invisible to the audience
• Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of various productions
• Digitally cut files to put together the sequence of the footages and deciding what is usable;
• Reorder and fine-tune the content to ensure the logical sequencing and smooth running of the video.
• Create a 'rough cut' (or assembly edit) of programmes and determine the exact cut for the next and final stages;
• Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects on production
• Consult with stakeholders from pre-production, production to post-production process
• Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency.
• Assemble all raw footage, with camera shots either recorded or transferred onto video tape in preparation for inputting into the computer;
• Produce various montage as the need arises
• Carry out online editing duties which includes finalising technical aspects such as correcting faulty footage, grading and colouring and adding special effects.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Film, Video Production, Communications or any related field
• A minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in a similar position