Job PurposeThe Cinematic Video Editor is responsible for producing high-quality, visually compelling video content that tells the company's story, promotes its products and services, and engages target audiences locally and internationally. This role involves transforming raw footage into polished, emotionally resonant videos suitable for advertising social media, corporate communication, and brand campaigns.
Key ResponsibilitiesVideo Editing and Post-Production路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Edit raw footage into cinematic, engaging content for marketing, advertising and internal use路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Apply color grading, motion graphics, sound design and visual effects to enhance storytelling路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Ensure consistent visual style and brand alignment across all video outputsCreative Development路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Collaborate with the marketing and creative teams to conceptualize and storyboard videos路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Suggest creative angles, transitions and editing techniques to improve video quality路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Ensure content appeals to diverse audiences within Zimbabwe and across the diaspora marketBrand Communication路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Create videos that effectively communicate the company's core values, promotions and services路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Support campaigns highlighting customer experiences, agent locations and community impactTechnical and Workflow Management路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Manage file organization, project timelines and asset storage路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry-standard video editing software and techniques路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Ensure final outputs meet technical specifications for TV, social media and other platformsSkills & QualificationsEducation路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Diploma or Degree in Film Production, Media Arts, Multimedia Design, or related field (or equivalent work experience)Experience路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽At least 2-3 years professional experience in cinematic video editing, preferably within advertising, corporate, or media industries.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Experience working with financial services or fast-moving consumer brands is an advantageTechnical Skills路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or similar software路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Knowledge of sound editing and mixing techniques路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Understanding of color grading for cinematic effect路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Ability to work with various video formats and frame ratesCore Competencies路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Strong storytelling and visual communication skills路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Creativity with a keen eye for detail路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
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