Video Editor - MTN

This role focuses on creating engaging video content for a fast-paced entertainment media brand covering film and television news.

You will transform raw footage, interviews, and scripts into polished short-form and long-form videos designed to capture audience attention.

The position combines creative storytelling, technical editing skills, and a strong understanding of digital content trends.

You will collaborate closely with producers and creative teams to shape narratives, improve viewer engagement, and deliver impactful content.

This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented video editor who enjoys experimenting with formats, visuals, and storytelling techniques.

You will play an important role in producing high-quality content across multiple platforms while adapting to evolving audience behaviors.

• Edit short-form and long-form video content from raw footage through final delivery while maintaining high creative and technical standards.
• Collaborate with producers and creative teams to develop strong story structures, pacing, emotional impact, and visual flow.
• Select the most effective footage, interviews, soundbites, music, and visual elements to strengthen each story.
• Add graphics, captions, transitions, sound design, and other creative elements that enhance viewer engagement.
• Adapt video content for different platforms, formats, aspect ratios, and audience preferences.
• Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines, storytelling standards, and quality expectations.
• Use approved footage and assets while maintaining proper attribution and content compliance when required.
• Manage feedback, revisions, and final delivery schedules to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time.
• Review audience performance data and feedback to identify opportunities for improving future content.
• Stay updated on video editing trends, platform changes, competitor content, and emerging creative tools.
• Communicate effectively with producers and cross-functional teams throughout the editing process.
• Support timely content production, including occasional weekend availability when needed.

• Proven experience editing both short-form and long-form digital video content.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling ability, pacing, visual creativity, and audience engagement.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro or similar professional video editing software.
• Experience editing interviews, contributor footage, voiceovers, music, graphics, captions, and social media content.
• Strong understanding of digital platforms, video formats, audience retention strategies, and content optimization.
• Excellent visual judgment with attention to detail across video, audio, graphics, and text elements.
• Ability to transform raw materials into compelling narratives that connect with audiences.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to incorporate feedback, meet deadlines, and maintain consistent quality standards.
• Flexibility to support fast-moving content cycles and occasional weekend production needs.

• Fully remote work opportunity.
• Full-time position within a creative digital media environment.
• Opportunity to work on entertainment-focused video content reaching global audiences.
• Ability to collaborate with experienced producers and creative professionals.
• Opportunity to develop storytelling, editing, and digital content production skills.
• Exposure to multi-platform video strategies and evolving media trends.
• Flexible remote working environment supporting creative collaboration.