Video Editor

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about sports and storytelling through video Were looking for a creative and skilled Video Editor to join our growing team at Playo, a dynamic sports community platform that enables 4 million+ people across 4 countries to plat sports. In this role, you&aposll craft compelling video contentfrom highlight reels to animated explainersthat captivate and engage our audience across digital platforms. If you live for great edits, and eye-catching motion design, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualise and create videos with impactful opening sequences, teasers, intros, and outros
• Incorporate music, sound effects, text overlays, colour grading, animations, motion graphics and transitions to enhance Playos storytelling
• Lead the storyboarding-to-editing process for video content
• Work seamlessly with stock and raw footage to create videos across product and media channels
• Identify and implement distinct visual styles for different content buckets on social media
• Optimise videos for various platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, AppStore/PlayStore (product explainers), Playo app and website
• Assist the Visual Design team with graphic design requirements
• Develop and build a repository of ready-to-use video elements
• Align visuals with narrative goals and Playos visual guidelines
• Stay ahead of trends in visual storytelling, typography and motion design

Requirements:

• 2+ years of professional video editing experience with motion graphics
• Degree in Film Production, Multimedia Design, Animation, Graphic Design, or a related field
• Strong understanding of After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop/Illustrator, Lottie or related tools
• Experience in 3D animation, and visual effects is a plus
• Great eye for timing, pacing, and visual storytelling
• Understanding of typography, colour theory, and composition
• Basic understanding of sound design

Next Steps:

Video Editor