Video Editor Job at iROKOtv Lagos, July 2013

iROKOtv is looking for an experienced and talented video editor to join our team in Lagos starting immediately. The editor would ideally have gained some experience working for an entertainment/media firm in Nigeria. We are ultimately looking for the best candidate to be primary editor for our production unit’s
content and to help us restructure and streamline our editing output, so to propel our group to the next level of content creation as it relates to post-production. Please note that the candidate must provide us with a production reel of his or her work in order to be considered for this specific job along with references.

Job Title: Video Editor

CREATIVE NEEDS:
· MUST be a creative thinker and have demonstrated ability in adding value to video content
· MUST have expertise working with Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro, at least
· MUST have knowledge working with additional editing software, such as Magic Bullet and After Affects
· MUST have work experience editing films and television series
· Ability to offer creative and technical input to expand on ideas from production team and biz development group when necessary
· Strong creative tastes and sensibilities, as demonstrated by creative reel
· Knowledge of all aspects of editing video content, including but not limited to adding special effects, graphics, animation, art work, etc.
· Knowledge of editing DVDs, including knowledge of making menus, creating chapters, etc.
· Knowledge of different audiovisual file formats

Desired Skills & Experience
The qualities we’re looking for:
· Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Certification is desirable though NOT NECESSARY
· At least 5 – 7 Years Experience editing various forms of content including music videos, films, television series and advertising spots
· Experience working with and meeting deadlines
· Innovative and lives for creative work
· Does well working independently
· Excellent communicator, as it relates to expressing one’s own ideas on editing
· Ability to work under pressure
· Extremely detail-oriented
· Able to think and plan strategically

How to Apply
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