Video Editor & Cinematographer
Position Summary
Sierraloaded is looking to hire a Video Editor & Cinematographer who would create branded video content for our online television and clients’ video projects – this includes commercials, documentaries, special features, etc.
About Sierraloaded
Sierraloaded is an online media company based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. It primarily focuses on delivering news, music, videos, and entertainment content related to Sierra Leone and the broader African continent.
Sierraloaded is known for promoting Sierra Leonean artists and providing updates on local and international events. It aims to be a hub for Sierra Leonean culture and entertainment, reaching a diverse audience both within the country and abroad. We are the platform leading in reach – with over 3 million users on our platforms to date.
In addition, we produce content and creative digital PR and marketing solutions for top brands.Ā We’re empowering brands with our expansive media reach and 360-degree in-house marketing solutions.
This position will be based in our Freetown office, reporting to the Head of Content.
Duties and Responsibilities
- – Create high-quality video content
- – Videography in-house and on the field as assigned
- – Work to a brief, develop and pitch creative ideas and concepts, choosing the appropriate media and style to meet objectives
- – Overall editing responsibilities and quality control of all edits – including choice of images and videos, soundtrack, text placement, proofreading and cross-checking facts, spelling, grammar, writing style, colour, etc.
- – Secure appropriate rights, licenses and clearances for video, image, and soundtrack usage to avoid copyright infringement
- – Contribute to new video format development and implementation
- – All around assistance on post-production activities
- – You may be required to manage more than one brief at a time and will therefore have to prioritise effectively, allocating the relevant amount of time and resources according to the value of the job – ensuring that deadlines are met on all video projects
- – Ensure proper organisation and safekeeping of video footage and logs
- – Event coverage as required
- – You will keep abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly video and design programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max, and other relevant programs from the Adobe Creative Suite
- – Maintain strong, trusting relationships with all internal and external collaborators – clients and internal teams
Desired Skills & Experience
- – Experience working on branded video content is preferred
- – Great videography/ video editing portfolio
- – Skilled with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc and a good working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator as it applies video post-production
- – Strong verbal and written communication skills to keep the team up to date on project timelines
- – Very organised, goal-oriented, and can drive results while multi-tasking priorities
- – Good knowledge of Google Workspace – docs, sheets, drive, slides, etc.
- – A lot of energy, passion and enthusiasm
Joining the Sierraloaded Team
Sierraloaded is made up of young and passionate individuals who go above and beyond to inform and engage our audience with quality content – also delighting our clients and partners with their creative ability to engage these audiences.
From the moment you join us, you will be empowered to run projects, solve problems and develop solutions that can impact our audience of millions and our clients and partners.
How To Apply
If you would like to apply, please submit your application using this form. You will receive an email within 24 hours confirming that your application has been received.
