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Senior Online Video Editor job at Nation Media Group | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
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About the Organisation
Nation Media Group (NMG) is East Africa’s leading independent media house, dedicated to informing, educating, and entertaining audiences through high-quality journalism and innovative media solutions that uphold democratic values and foster socio-economic development. With a proud legacy dating back to 1959, NMG has evolved from a single newspaper into a multimedia powerhouse operating across print, broadcast, and digital platforms in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Renowned for its editorial independence, credibility, and journalistic excellence, the Group has earned widespread recognition and numerous regional and international accolades.
NMG offers a dynamic and inclusive work culture that champions integrity, creativity, and continuous professional development, attracting top talent with opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and hybrid work arrangements. At the heart of its business model lies a commitment to digital transformation and audience-centric content delivery, supported by data-driven strategies and cutting-edge technologies.
Guided by core values of trust, innovation, respect, and social responsibility, the Group actively engages in impactful CSR initiatives focused on education, health, youth empowerment, and environmental sustainability. As a media giant with an expansive reach and a loyal audience base, Nation Media Group continues to shape public discourse and influence change across the region. For more information, visit www.nationmedia.com.
The Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media, which attract and serve unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. Nation Media Group is Uganda’s most influential media house, operating the Daily Monitor. Saturday Monitor and Sunday Monitor newspapers, 93.3 KFM, 90.4 Dembe FM, NTV Uganda, Spark TV, Nation Courier Service and the Monitor Business Directory.
Job Title
Senior Online Video Editor job at Nation Media Group
Nation Media Group
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Online Video Editor
Organisation: Nation Media Group (NMG)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Creatives
The Senior Online Video Editor is responsible for shaping the final narrative of video projects and ensuring they meet brand standards and creative objectives. This role involves supervising and mentoring a team of editors, refining post-production processes, and collaborating closely with producers, directors, and other stakeholders. The Senior Online Video Editor plays a key role in maintaining quality, consistency, and efficiency across all editing projects.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Post-Production Leadership
Guide the overall editing direction and creative style for each project.
Review and provide feedback on video edits, ensuring they align with brand guidelines and project briefs.
Troubleshoot technical issues and propose innovative solutions to improve workflows.
Team Mentorship & Collaboration
Mentor and support junior editors, providing training and constructive feedback to elevate skills.
Assign projects to editors and monitor progress, balancing workloads to meet deadlines.
Collaborate with other creative leads (e.g., Head of Creative, Video Production Supervisor) to coordinate post-production tasks and resources.
Quality Control & Brand Consistency
Enforce high standards for online video quality, storytelling, and messaging.
Ensure online video content aligns with company branding, style guidelines, and voice.
Maintain consistency in visual elements (e.g., color grading, graphics, and transitions) across multiple projects.
Process & Workflow Optimization
Develop and refine post-production processes, including file management, version control, and asset organization.
Stay updated on industry best practices, software updates, and emerging editing techniques.
Evaluate and recommend new editing tools or plugins to enhance efficiency and creative output.
Collaboration & Communication
Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand project objectives and convey editing concepts effectively.
Communicate timelines and expectations to the editing team and stakeholders.
Coordinate with producers, content researchers, graphic designers, and other team members to ensure all elements of the final video are cohesive
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Academic: Bachelor’s degree in Film, Media Production, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience: 4+ years of professional video editing experience, including advanced knowledge of editing software (e.g. Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Creative Suite (Light room, Premier Pro, Photo shop & After Effects), Adobe Sound Enhancer or similar software,
Core Competencies
Technical Skills
Expert-level proficiency in editing software and post-production workflows.
Familiarity with color grading, motion graphics, sound design, and VFX integration.
Strong understanding of various video formats, codecs, and social media specifications.
Soft Skills
Excellent communication and leadership capabilities, with the ability to provide constructive feedback.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Creative and detail-oriented with a keen sense of storytelling, pacing, and visual style.
How to Apply
If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one PDF document, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line to the HR Manager-NMGU, at the Apply Button below
Deadline: 17th February 2025
