Video Editor

Job Description

Who we are

Jakenn Publishing PLC is a legally registered media company of the present and the future of Ethiopia. We bring our passion for reporting and independent journalism to tell the stories which matter in the Ethiopia today and the Ethiopia being shaped for tomorrow.

JaKenn is widely known for its flagship publication and web portal Addis Standard. Started as a magazine in 2011, Addis Standard has evolved into the digital platform of choice for breaking news, analysis, and spell-binding commentary about Ethiopia that establishes understanding of happenings beyond your eyes and ears. One of the most followed media brands in Ethiopia on twitter and a solid web presence that has a firm grip on Ethiopia’s rapid political, economic, and social transformation, Addis Standard provides consumers content worthy of their time and attention.

As a young and dynamic company, JaKenn embodies an emerging multicultural Ethiopia where people are valued for their contribution to the development of a democratic and prosperous country. We understand that this means listening to our consumers, employees, and stakeholders in all processes from product development to execution. We value diversity and make an honest effort at providing an inclusive work environment that supports growth, nurtures innovation, and embraces risk taking.

General Job Description

Together with the senior management team at JAKENN Publishing PLC, the publisher of Addis Standard publications, and under the auspices of Digital Media Operations Manager, the following are the general job descriptions of the prospective Video Editor is responsible for, among others, working with raw or repurposed footage shot of contents and turning it into one cohesive video or film.

To closely work with the editorial content production team at the various language departments of JAKENN Publishing PLC to follow contents and scripts and any special instructions and guidelines given by Digital Media Operations Manager about what should happen in producing the different formats of digital media contents as well as taking a brief from editorial content producers to grasp digital media content production specifications.

As such, the successful candidate shall be tasked to produce a strong strategic document outlining the creative designs and formats of various digital media contents productions designed for different audiences. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Review content scripts, raw and repurposed footage to create video contents based on content value and guideline provided by Digital Media Operations Manager and editorial content production team leaders
• Manipulate and edit digital contents into video story lines in a way that is invisible to the audience, and based on content value and guideline provided by Digital Media Operations Manager and editorial content production team leaders
• Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the film
• Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects 
• Create rough and final cuts 
• Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
• Consult with stakeholders from production to post-production process
• Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency.

Projected start date: April 1st 2023

Reporting to: Digital Media Operations Manager 

Job Requirement

Qualifications

•  BA degree in film studies, cinematography or related field, as well as demonstrated social media knowledge 
• Proven work experience as a Video Editor. A minimum of two years experience in the field 
• Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects and Final Cut) 
• Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio
• Thorough knowledge of timing, motivation and continuity 
• Familiarity with special effects, 3D and compositing
• Creative mind and storytelling skills 
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, build relationships and lead cross-functional teams 
• Strong interpersonal skills & communication skills, and ability to work under pressure
• Proficient in English language. Two or more local languages highly desirable

Mandatory: Clean from substance abuse and addiction to various substances