Video Editor

The People Office is an HR consulting firm that helps businesses build better teams, streamline HR processes, and create effective people management systems. We provide services including recruitment and talent placement, HR setup, employee management, policies and documentation, performance management, and organisational development. Our goal is to help growing businesses attract, manage, and retain the right talent while building structured, productive, and sustainable organisations. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Video Editor

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Creative and Marketing

Reports To: Creative Lead

Job Summary

The Video Editor is responsible for editing and producing engaging, high-quality video content for multiple brands within the organisation's portfolio. The role involves transforming raw footage into compelling visual stories that support brand identity, marketing campaigns, social media engagement, and promotional activities. The Video Editor will work closely with the Brand Assistant and other stakeholders to produce content that aligns with each brand's objectives, audience, and visual identity. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, and proficient in video editing, visual storytelling, and adapting content for different digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Video Editing and Production: Edit raw footage into polished videos for social media, marketing campaigns, promotions, and other brand activities. Create engaging short-form videos, including Instagram Reels, TikTok videos, and YouTube Shorts. Edit long-form videos, interviews, behind-the-scenes content, event coverage, and promotional videos where required. Incorporate music, sound effects, transitions, subtitles, graphics, and other visual elements. Ensure all videos meet the required quality standards and are delivered within agreed timelines. Multi-Brand Content Support: Produce video content for the organisation's different brands while maintaining each brand's unique identity. Adapt video formats, styles, and messaging to suit different audiences and platforms. Work with the Brand Assistant to understand content calendars, campaign requirements, and upcoming activities. Maintain consistency in visual presentation, tone, and storytelling across brand content. Creative Development: Contribute ideas for engaging video content, campaigns, and brand storytelling. Identify relevant video trends and recommend creative approaches that suit each brand. Support the development of concepts, storyboards, and editing styles for assigned projects. Suggest improvements to video quality, storytelling, pacing, and audience engagement. Content Organisation and Management: Organise and maintain video footage, project files, edited content, and other digital assets. Ensure files are properly named, stored, backed up, and easily accessible. Maintain an organised library of completed videos and reusable brand assets. Ensure the confidentiality and appropriate use of brand and personal content. Collaboration and Delivery: Collaborate with the Brand Assistant and marketing team to plan and execute content requirements. Work with photographers and videographers to ensure footage meets editing requirements. Implement feedback and revisions within agreed timelines. Ensure final videos meet the approved brief, specifications, and platform requirements. Communicate progress, technical challenges, and potential delays promptly.