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Video Editor at Mavin Records

Mavin RecordsLagos, Nigeria Design, Graphics and Media
Full Time
Mavin Records is the brainchild of African renowned producer and entrepreneur, Michael Collins Ajereh (Don Jazzy), Created as a wholly independent music label on May 8th 2012, Mavin Records immediately captured the world's attention. Mavin is home to Africa's most exciting musical talents with dozens of awards, hit singles, brand endorsements and other numerous achievements. The roaster boasts of renowned artistes such as Dr.SID, Tiwa Savage, D'Prince, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello and Di’Ja. These exceptional talents have all brought in their diverse musical backgrounds to the fore. New Producers Baby Fresh and Altims have also contributed their own quotas in making sure the label keeps shining. The result is a perfect blend of Soul, Hip-Hop, RnB and Afrobeat productions. The first album released under the label was Solar Plexus, a compilation album showcasing the talents of the Mavins. Released to huge popular acclaim, the album became part of national conversations. Other Albums like D'Prince (Frenzy), Tiwa Savage (Once Upon A Time) and Dr Sid (Siduction), have also achieved monumental feat to mention but a few. The Mavin team has wowed their audience and fans with their performances at different locations, settings and venues . These include performances at corporate and elite events, stadiums, musical concerts, and many more.

Job Description:

  • Mavin is looking for an energetic Video Editor, with previous experience, to join their growing team and help contribute to content operations of the business. 
  • Our ideal candidate has a good network and an impressive understanding of the media and entertainment space in Nigeria and beyond.
  • This candidate will be a “builder” with the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial and growing company.
  • To be successful as a business development associate, you should be adept at negotiating business deals and able to make sound decisions that will benefit the company.
  • Ultimately, an exceptional business development associate should have strong business acumen as well as demonstrate excellent management, communication, and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manipulate and edit video footage and film pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience to produce desired and outlined result
  • Understand production team’s needs and specifications
  • Review shooting script and raw footage to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuity
  • Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the film
  • Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects to create desired effect
  • Create rough and final cuts
  • Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
  • Maintain and express artist’s and brand’s aesthetics using visual elements and storytelling.
  • Follow necessary procedures for Mavin to sell its products and services in major countries around the world and to perform required client relations duties.

What do we expect?

Pre-Production

  • Providing input on technical decisions i.e equipment lists, location choices
  • Proper understanding of the brief and desired output

Production

  • Ensuring the team stays aware of technical factors that affect output
  • Provide DIT services where required on set

Post-Production

  • Edit videos within stipulated timelines
  • Take on and execute feedback from appropriate parties
  • Upload files to Frame.io for feedback
  • Upload final edits to Google Drive for sharing

KPIs & Goals

Number of Finished edits

  • Average delivery time in days (maximum of 7 days)
  • Cumulative number of days spent past deadline (ideal number is 0)
  • Projects edited within deadline (target is 100%)
  • Courses and training completed w/ reports (minimum of 2)
  • New software adopted for post-production (minimum of 2)

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