Job Description

Job Purpose: Taking the raw footage shot by a film crew and director and turning it into the final product and reviewing and selecting photos for promotion, publication, and dissemination. Principal Accountabilities (Role responsibilities): Meeting with the director to determine production vision. Review raw material to determine the shot list. Manipulating film and video footage using modern editing techniques. Maintaining continuity while moving shots according to scene value. Trimming footage and putting together the rough project. Inserting dialog, sound effects, music, graphics, and special effects. Ensuring the project follows a logical sequence. Consulting with the director and production team throughout the project. Creating the final cut for broadcasting. Consulting with the editorial team and brainstorming creative concepts. Coordinating photography assignments and allocating projects to in house photographers. Hiring specialist photographers and negotiating fees, if relevant. Obtaining rights to photographs, as well as permission to shoot at designated locations, when required. Selecting photographs that complement the text in the way envisaged by the editorial team. Editing and artfully positioning photographs to accompany texts. Submitting photographic designs for approval in a timely manner. Obtaining feedback from editorial teams and making relevant changes, when required. Keeping track of industry trends and advancements in the field of photographic editing. Qualification/Competencies: Educational qualifications: Any Graduate or Under Graduate Experience: Minimum 2 Years Preferred Industries: Any Industry Competencies/skills: A complete portfolio of work related examples. Advanced proficiency in photograph editing software, such as Lightroom, Photoshop, Corel Draw, Illustrator, and InDesign. Exceptional creative abilities as reflected in appealing photographic content. Ability to collaborate on projects and integrate editorial feedback. Extensive experience in coordinating photography projects and meeting deadlines. In depth knowledge of copyright and other relevant permissions. Proficiency in keeping up with photography trends and related technologies. Previous work experience as a video editor. Hands on experience with editing software, including Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Light Works, Premier Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. Creative and artistic skills. Familiarity with 3D composition and special effects. Portfolio of completed film productions. Ability to work on a tight schedule. Ability to translate ideas into complete projects.