Video Editor & Technical Controller

Job description

The opportunity

We are looking for a creative, technically skilled and dependable Video Editor and Technical Controller to join our team. Video editing and post-production are the primary focus, with the role also providing hands-on technical support for live and pre-recorded radio, podcasts, outside broadcasts and remote productions.

What you'll do

• Edit raw footage into polished, engaging content for broadcast, YouTube and social media.
• Cut, trim and sequence footage; synchronise video and audio; improve sound; and apply titles, captions, graphics and effects.
• Perform basic colour correction, visual enhancement and final quality-control checks.
• Create engaging hooks, dynamic openings and high-converting YouTube thumbnails.
• Optimise titles, descriptions and tags with an understanding of YouTube SEO and audience discovery.
• Repurpose long-form content into YouTube Shorts, Instagram and TikTok clips.
• Stay current with video, YouTube and social-media trends and best practices.
• Set up and operate cameras, lighting, microphones and related production equipment.
• Support live streams and recordings by monitoring picture, lighting, sound and connectivity.
• Operate radio control desks for live and pre-recorded programmes, managing microphones, music, calls, interviews, jingles, adverts and inserts.
• Cue presenters and contributors, maintain accurate programme timing and troubleshoot technical issues during transmission.
• Edit and prepare recorded programmes, interviews, features and promotions for the RCS or relevant playout system.
• Set up and operate equipment for outside broadcasts and remote productions, including internet/transmission links.
• Maintain clear communication between field locations and the main studio and resolve technical problems quickly.

THE working enviroment

• Studio-based role with regular outside broadcasts, remote productions and podcast administration.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours and irregular hours/shifts to support a 24/7 on-air environment.
• Own reliable transport and a valid driver's licence are required.
• English proficiency is required; proficiency in Afrikaans will be advantageous.

Why this role matters

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys combining creativity with technology. You will help turn ideas and raw content into professional, audience-focused productions while keeping the technical side of broadcasts running smoothly

What you bring

• Relevant diploma or degree in film, television, media production, broadcasting, broadcast engineering or a related field.
• A strong practical portfolio demonstrating your editing and production ability.
• 2–3 years' practical experience in video editing, post-production or audio-visual content production.
• Experience editing both video and audio and producing content for digital and social-media platforms.
• Professional editing experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve or equivalent.
• Knowledge of cameras, lighting, microphones, multicamera production and audio workflows.
• Experience with radio broadcast control, audio production, automation, playout or a comparable broadcasting environment.
• Understanding of video resolutions, frame rates, codecs, container formats, colour correction and basic motion graphics.
• Knowledge of copyright, broadcasting/content compliance, file management, archiving and metadata.
• Strong visual storytelling, attention to detail, technical problem-solving and the ability to work accurately under live-broadcast pressure.
• Excellent planning, communication and coordination skills, with the ability to meet production deadlines.

Submit your CV and practical portfolio to az.oc.tiplupoidar@756sboj
on or before Friday 25 September @ 10:00

Posted on 08 Sep 15:01, Closing date 25 Sep