Experienced Video Editor

Would you like to join a supportive, dedicated, secure, friendly and hardworking team?

We’re seeking a long term, committed and hard working part time video and voice editor to help us with a change in direction and increase in workload.

Being a creative individual, we expect you will have an eye for detail, good quality design, skilled in the use of fonts, colours, images and other elements which make a video and voice interesting to watch and click.

You should:
* Be efficient and attentive to detail, being able to follow instructions very well
* Have excellent communication and literacy skills in English
* Be a team player – you will collaborate closely with other amazing staff across our range of websites
* Be positive and passionate about what you do, priding yourself on delivering quality results in a timely manner
* Seeking something long term – no short term applicants please

THE ROLE;
Working with our social media team, Advertising directors and OBM, you’ll help us to create professional and engaging video content to share on all forms of socials, our website and other platforms.

It’s a bonus if you have experience with social media and using WordPress.

To be considered for this role, you must have examples of your work, which you should include in the application.

The ideal candidate:
* Has experience with all the Social channels automation and has measurable success.
* Has a strong knowledge of the Social channels policies, copyright rules and fair use.
* Has experience in editorials, mini clips and content to monetize on Socials.
* Can create high-quality and clickable videos/snippets/mini clips/voice overs from written content.
* Knows how to keep our audience engaged with the right pacing and transitions without a lot of adjustment rounds.
* Strong editorial skills and access to stock footage websites in addition to our own content.
* Familiarity with special effects, animation and compositing
* Is organized, communicative and quick to respond.
* Knows how to work with deadlines and a teams across various platforms, with a thorough knowledge of timing, motivation and continuity.
* Can deliver the end product via Google Drive or Canva.

Video Demands:
* Video format: 5 to 10 sec bait intro, short intro, subscribe pop-ups, mini clips, marketing and traffic diversion.
* Main content (edit this in an engaging, informative, fun and entertaining way), end with branding screen.
* Inputting sound to enhance footage, which may include selecting music and writing voice-overs, or graphics to enhance footage.
* Improving and correcting lighting, colouring and faulty footage (on brand).
* Digitally splicing film and video and synchronizing them into one cut file.
* Important: add copyright free images, video materials, sound effects, voice overs and background music.
* Video editing: edit videos always in a way to engage the audience with a focus on CTR and retention rate.
* Optimise videos for specific platforms through the use of engaging titles, thumbnails, banners, subtitles etc.
* Solid experience in the use of professional video software (like Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Suites, Final Cut Pro or After Effects).
* Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio

THE SITE;
We have a number of sites dealing in education (maternity, parenting and travel). Ideally you will be interested in pregnancy, birth and parenting (or perhaps experienced with this industry!).

SALARY;
The salary will be a reflection of your experience. We offer a caring and considerate environment to the right person which values communication and trust, so we’re sure you’ll feel right at home.

We also appreciate those who have taken the time to take the DISC test.

Attention to detail is critical, so in the subject bar of your application, please include the words: Video Mgr. We would like to see examples of your work in your application, and let us know a little bit about you, your family and current situation.

We will reply to your message if we’d like to know more.