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Video Editor (post level 10/11)

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Mar 26, 2018

Job Details

South Campus

IDEAS Lab

Video Editor (post level 10/11)

Job ID: 2293

 

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Work with and manipulate a range of video, audio and animation media while performing daily operations as part of video editing and post-production of the IBP project for IDEAS Lab Studio.
  • Co-responsible to maintain standards using video editing industry best practices for facility use, trends and time management.
  • Assist with real-time linear video editing in a studio environment.
  • Keep up-to-date with emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as Premiere Pro, Final Cut X, After Effects, Edge Animate, Photoshop and 3ds Max.
  • Creation of basic animations regarding logos, infographics and other visual media.
  • Think creatively and out of the box to produce new ideas and concepts.
  • Co-responsible for report writing and written feedback regarding AV post-production projects at IDEAS Lab.
  • Assistance regarding the preparation of special events.
  • Might be required to travel to off campus video shooting locations. 
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    Inherent requirements:

  • A relevant degree or diploma (for example in Video Production, Video Editing, 3d Design or Film/Television, Communications or Journalism, Media Studies).
  • Two (2) years’ experience in AV post production.
  • A valid driver’s license. 
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    Required competencies:

  • An inherent creative and artistic ability.
  • A high level of attention to detail.
  • A high level of AV post-production, editing practical knowledge and technical skills.
  • Working knowledge of Premiere Pro, Final Cut X, After Effects and Photoshop.
  • A good understanding of AV encoding and transcoding.
  • Good knowledge of Mac OSX as well as Windows OS.
  • Excellent personal and communication skills.
  • Experience of work in a multicultural environment.
  • Business Acumen.
  • Results orientated.
  • Strategic thinking.
  • Leading.
  • Building Coalitions. 
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    Recommendation:

  • Applied knowledge of 3ds Max and Adobe Edge Animate.
  • Excellent communication skills in order to interpret the scope and requirements of post-production projects.
  • Time Management skills and the ability to cope with several projects at a time.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Being open to feedback and willing to make changes to AV projects. 
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    Assumption of duties:

    01 April 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

     

    Closing date:

    26 March 2018. 

     

    Salary:

    The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 2808/2804/3101/2849. 

     

    General:

    The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific department/division. 

     

     

    Applications that are incomplete or sent by fax or e-mail will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. 

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