Youtube Video Editor

Location: Lagos Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• The ideal candidate is a storytelling expert who can edit for retention, understands the technical aspects of color grading and audio mixing, and can work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for taking raw footage and transforming it into polished, on-brand assets specifically for youtube channel and other social media platforms.
• We are looking for an experienced video editor who understands the science of YouTube retention. This isn't a corporate editing role; this is about building a cinematic experience that keeps viewers glued to the screen.
• You will be editing long-form and different style videos and cutting them down for Shorts/Clips.

Role expectation

• Editvideos with a focus on pacing, narrative arc, and visual flow.
• Work closely with the Creative Director and Scriptwriters to interpret storyboards and briefs.
• Edit long-form content for YouTube including highlights and short-form clips for other social media platformsfrom start to finish, including rough cuts, fine cuts, color correction, audio sweetening, and final mastering.
• Ensure all content adheres to brand voice, style guides, and visual identity systems.
• Cut videos specifically for platform specifications (9:16 for vertical, 16:9 for horizontal) and implement retention strategies (hook cuts, pacing adjustments).
• Create engaging lower-thirds, transitions, and dynamic text overlays to enhance viewer retention (Proficiency in After Effects is required).

Requirements

• Must provide a portfolio showing high-energy social media edits and narrative storytelling.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition (or DaVinci Resolve),Capcut etc.
• 2+ years of professional video editing experience (Agency or Media House preferred).
• Ability to turn around rough cuts within 24-48 hours.
• Deep understanding of frame rates, codecs, export settings, and color spaces.

Skills:

• Experience with sound mixing, color grading, and basic camera operation.
• You have a strong eye for pacing and rhythm; you know when to cut and when to hold.
• You can handle feedback gracefully and iterate quickly.