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Senior Video Editor
Network Arewa24 Limited
Kano, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 4 weeks from now
Job description
We are seeking an experienced professional for this opening.
ROLE OVERVIEW
- AREWA24 is seeking a highly skilled and creatively driven Senior Video Editor to lead the post-production editing process across film, television, digital, and promotional content. This role requires a master storyteller with a deep understanding of cinematic pacing, narrative structure, and visual rhythm, combined with advanced technical expertise in industry-standard editing tools and workflows.
- The Senior Video Editor will play a key role in shaping final content, mentoring junior editors, and collaborating closely with directors, producers, writers, and post-production teams to deliver world-class productions that meet AREWA24’s creative and technical standards.
- Lead the offline and online editing process for scripted and unscripted productions, trailers, promos, and branded content
- Collaborate with directors and producers to shape narrative structure, tone, pacing, and emotional impact
- Interpret scripts, storyboards, and creative briefs to deliver compelling visual storytelling
- Oversee assembly cuts, rough cuts, fine cuts, and final picture lock
- Work closely with sound designers, colorists, VFX artists, and composers to ensure seamless post-production integration
- Ensure projects meet technical delivery specifications for broadcast, streaming, theatrical, and digital platforms
- Manage large volumes of footage, multi-camera edits, and complex timelines with efficiency and organization
- Maintain high standards for continuity, visual consistency, and storytelling clarity
- Troubleshoot technical and creative challenges under tight deadlines
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior editors and assistant editors
- Stay current with evolving editing trends, storytelling techniques, and emerging technologies
- Timely Delivery of Post-Production Timeline.
- Minimum 8 years of professional editing experience in film, television, or high-end digital productions
- Proven portfolio demonstrating strong narrative storytelling and cinematic editing
- Expert proficiency in:
- - Avid Media Composer (preferred for studio film/TV workflows)
- - Adobe Premiere Pro
- - Final Cut Pro (knowledge advantageous)
- Strong understanding of post-production workflows, codecs, color pipelines, and delivery formats
- Experience working with RAW, LOG, and high-resolution formats (4K/6K/8K)
- Solid knowledge of sound design basics, music editing, and temp mixes
- Familiarity with VFX wo...