Job Purpose:
Taking the raw footage shot by a film crew and director and turning it into the final product and reviewing and selecting photos for promotion, publication, and dissemination.
Principal Accountabilities (Role & responsibilities):
· Meeting with the director to determine production vision.
· Review raw material to determine the shot list.
· Manipulating film and video footage using modern editing techniques.
· Maintaining continuity while moving shots according to scene value.
· Trimming footage and putting together the rough project.
· Inserting dialog, sound effects, music, graphics, and special effects.
· Ensuring the project follows a logical sequence.
· Consulting with the director and production team throughout the project.
· Creating the final cut for broadcasting.
· Consulting with the editorial team and brainstorming creative concepts.
· Coordinating photography assignments and allocating projects to in-house photographers.
· Hiring specialist photographers and negotiating fees, if relevant.
· Obtaining rights to photographs, as well as permission to shoot at designated locations, when required.
· Selecting photographs that complement the text in the way envisaged by the editorial team.
· Editing and artfully positioning photographs to accompany texts.
· Submitting photographic designs for approval in a timely manner.
· Obtaining feedback from editorial teams and making relevant changes, when required.
· Keeping track of industry trends and advancements in the field of photographic editing.
Qualification/Competencies:
Educational qualifications: Any Graduate or Under Graduate
Experience: Minimum 2 Years
Preferred Industries: Any Industry
Competencies/skills:
· A complete portfolio of work-related examples.
· Advanced proficiency in photograph editing software, such as Lightroom, Photoshop, Corel Draw, Illustrator, and InDesign.
· Exceptional creative abilities as reflected in appealing photographic content.
· Ability to collaborate on projects and integrate editorial feedback.
· Extensive experience in coordinating photography projects and meeting deadlines.
· In-depth knowledge of copyright and other relevant permissions.
· Proficiency in keeping up with photography trends and related technologies.
· Previous work experience as a video editor.
· Hands-on experience with editing software, including Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Light Works, Premier Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.
· Creative and artistic skills.
· Familiarity with 3D composition and special effects.
· Portfolio of completed film productions.
· Ability to work on a tight schedule.
· Ability to translate ideas into complete projects.