TV Video Editor at Fesadeb Media Group

Fesadeb Communications Limited is Nigeria’s leading media company driving the growth of the housing sector through a multifaceted channel approach encompassing TV, print, online media and live-interactive platforms.

These avenues which have grown into some of the most lucrative showcases for corporates, products and services within the built and construction sector include Abuja International Housing Show – Africa’s largest real estate and construction festival, Housing Development Programme on NTA & AIT, Housing Time on RayPower, Housing News Magazine and the largest housing news portal in the nation, africahousingnews.com.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: TV Video Editor

Location: Abuja (FCT), Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Brief

• We are looking for a talented TV Video Editor to assemble recorded footage into a finished project that matches the director’s vision and is suitable for broadcasting.
• Ultimately, as a TV Video Editor, you should be able to bring sight and sound together in order to tell a cohesive story

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a TV Video Editor
• Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects and Final Cut)
• Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio
• Thorough knowledge of timing, motivation and continuity
• Familiarity with special effects, 3D and compositing
• Creative mind and storytelling skills
• BS Degree in Film Studies, Cinematography or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience.
• N.B: We need someone with excellent content writing and development skill.
• Must be Abuja based or willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Manipulate and edit film pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience
• Take a brief to grasp production team’s needs and specifications
• Review shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuity
• Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the film
• Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects
• Create rough and final cuts
• Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
• Consult with stakeholders from production to post-production process
• Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency.
• Major duties are writing of news stories, news reports and featured stories.

Salary
N75,000 – N150,000 monthly.

Deadline: 30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, Cover Letter and Video Portfolio to: employmenthousingtv@gmail.com using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.