Experienced Video Editor – News Media

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Experience Required:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Video Editor

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit daily news bulletins, special reports, and feature stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Work closely with journalists, producers, and anchors to ensure timely and accurate news content delivery.
• Trim footage segments, assemble raw footage, and create engaging news packages.
• Add graphics, lower thirds, transitions, and sound effects for professional presentation.
• Ensure all content aligns with editorial guidelines and broadcasting standards.
• Manage video content optimized for web and social media platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
• Stay updated with the latest editing tools, techniques, and trends in media.

Requirements:

• 4–5 years of proven experience as a

  Video Editor

  in the

  news media industry

  .
• Strong understanding of

  electronic media workflows

  (TV/Newsroom environment) and

  digital media content strategy

  .
• Proficient in editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, etc.
• Familiarity with newsroom software and video archiving systems is a plus.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced news environment.
• Excellent sense of timing, visual storytelling, and attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mass Communication

  (BAJMC/MAJMC preferred), or

• Diploma in News Media Editing

  or a related field.

Preferred Skills:

• Basic knowledge of graphic design tools (Photoshop/Illustrator).
• Understanding of social media trends in news consumption.
• Knowledge of multiple languages (as per the regional requirement) is a plus.