Video Editor

About the role

Oneclick Africa is an African news aggregator that curates news and stories from across the continent, focusing on timely, relevant and engaging content. It is hiring a full-time, on-site Video Editor based in Lekki to edit news clips, features and social media videos with clear storytelling and a consistent brand style.

Key responsibilities

• Edit news clips, features and social media videos, ensuring clear storytelling and consistent brand style.
• Assemble raw footage, synchronize audio and apply transitions and effects.
• Optimize videos for different platforms.
• Collaborate with content producers to interpret scripts, add motion graphics and basic visual elements, and perform color correction.
• Manage files, adhere to deadlines and help improve video standards across the platform.

Required profile

• Minimum of 2 years of professional video editing experience.
• Previous experience in news, media or digital publishing is an advantage.
• Relevant education or training in film, media, communications or a related field is beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site in Lekki, manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, visual storytelling ability and understanding of social media video formats.

Required skills

• Video production and editing for news and digital content.
• Video color grading.
• Motion graphics and graphics for titles, lower thirds and visual enhancements.
• Proficiency in industry-standard editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve.