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Pavago

Pavago specializes in connecting businesses with top-tier offshore talent in operations, sales, and marketing, offering a comprehensive recruitment solution designed to reduce cost

Video Editor

Location

Kenya

Posted

73 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Mid Level

English

Job Description

Video Editor

Pavago

Job Title: Video Editor Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for deadlines, campaign launches, and revisions) About the Role: Our client is seeking a Video Editor to create polished, engaging, and high-performing video content for marketing, training, and communications. This role involves managing the editing workflow from raw footage through final delivery, ensuring all projects are on-brand, technically precise, and optimized for the target platforms (web, social, events, or broadcast). The Video Editor combines storytelling creativity with technical editing expertise to deliver content that drives results. Responsibilities: - Footage Management: - Import, organize, and catalog raw footage from multiple sources. - Maintain orderly project files and version control for easy retrieval. - Editing & Assembly: - Edit raw footage into coherent, compelling narratives using Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve. - Sync audio and video, refine pacing, and ensure smooth transitions. - Apply cuts and sequences that align with brand tone and campaign objectives. - Graphics & Effects: - Add titles, lower thirds, motion graphics, and animations (Adobe After Effects, Motion, or Canva). - Incorporate logos, callouts, and brand visuals consistently. - Audio & Color Correction: - Mix and master audio (dialogue clarity, noise reduction, levels). - Add background music and sound effects in line with licensing requirements. - Perform color correction and grading to achieve consistent look and feel. - Multi-Platform Versioning: - Export deliverables in multiple aspect ratios and formats for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and website embeds. - Optimize file sizes, codecs, and compression for quality and performance. - Collaboration & Feedback: - Work with creative directors, marketing teams, and stakeholders to align edits with campaign goals. - Manage review cycles using Frame.io or similar feedback platforms. - Performance Monitoring & Archiving: - Monitor video analytics to inform future edits. - Archive projects in cloud storage with metadata for reuse and compliance. What Makes You a Perfect Fit: - Creative eye paired with technical precision. - Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines. - Comfortable editing across styles: short-form social, corporate explainers, long-form training. - Collaborative and open to feedback cycles. Required Experience & Skills (Minimum): - 2+ years professional video editing experience. - Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve. - Strong knowledge of audio syncing, noise reduction, and color correction. - Familiarity with exporting for social and web platforms. Ideal Experience & Skills: - Motion graphics and animation in Adobe After Effects. - Experience editing videos for paid campaigns or brand storytelling. - Understanding of marketing KPIs (CTR, engagement, view duration). - Industry exposure in SaaS, agencies, e-commerce, or media. What Does a Typical Day Look Like? A Video Editor’s day is focused on transforming raw footage into finished, impactful content. You will: - Organize and prep footage so editing workflows are clean and efficient. - Edit and assemble videos, refining pacing, storytelling, and transitions. - Add graphics, music, and sound, ensuring alignment with brand and licensing standards. - Perform color correction for consistency across deliverables. - Export multiple versions optimized for different platforms. - Collaborate with stakeholders, managing review rounds and incorporating feedback. - Archive and track projects so files are accessible and reusable in the future. In essence: you ensure every piece of video content is polished, professional, and tailored for maximum engagement. Key Metrics for Success (KPIs): - 100% of projects delivered on deadline. - Edits requiring minimal revision (≤ 2 review rounds). - Consistent brand alignment across all deliverables. - Video analytics show improved engagement (watch time, click-throughs, conversions). - Organized archives with all projects retrievable. Interview Process: - Initial Phone Screen - Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter - Portfolio Review + Practical Task (e.g., edit a 60-second video from sample footage) - Client Interview - Offer & Background Verification

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