Video Editor (Full-Time) – Detail & Avedia
Detail and Avedia is an integrated business and media solutions consulting agency focused on unlocking the potential of businesses across Africa. As part of their growing creative team, they are hiring a Video Editor to help tell compelling brand stories across digital platforms.
This role is ideal for a creative professional who understands visual storytelling, brand consistency, and how to optimize video content for today’s fast-moving platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
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Strategy, positioning, and expert restructuring for high-stakes applications.
⚡ Limited weekly review slots • Structured • Results-focused
Who is this for?
Applicants applying for competitive funding, study visas, academic programs, research grants, or professional proposals needing expert-level positioning.
Location: Jibowu / Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
If you remember only one thing, let it be this rule: your editing must always serve the brand message, not just visual effects.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit and assemble raw footage into polished videos aligned with the company’s vision.
- Create engaging promotional videos, brand campaigns, testimonials, and event highlights.
- Collaborate closely with the content and creative team to meet project goals and timelines.
- Add sound effects, music, graphics, motion, and visual effects to enhance storytelling.
- Ensure brand consistency across all video outputs.
- Organize and manage video assets using a structured digital library.
- Stay updated with current video editing trends and tools.
- Optimize videos for Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and websites.
- Support live shoots and assist during content creation when required.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Video Editor, preferably in a media or marketing agency.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or Final Cut Pro.
- Strong understanding of pacing, rhythm, and visual storytelling.
- Basic knowledge of color grading, audio mixing, and motion graphics.
- High attention to detail and creative thinking.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Salary
₦200,000 – ₦250,000 monthly
Application Deadline
25th January, 2026
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to jobs@detailandavedia.com using “Video Editor” as the subject of the email.
How This CV Helps You Stand Out for This Role
Who This CV Is For:
Mid-level video editors with 2–5 years of experience.
Best suited for candidates applying within Nigeria or similar media markets.
Not ideal for beginners with no agency or professional editing experience.
Why This CV Works for This Job:
It highlights editing tools recruiters expect.
Includes ATS-friendly keywords like “visual storytelling,” “motion graphics,” and “content optimization.”
Follows a clean structure media agencies prefer.
Customization Checklist:
- Replace the summary with your strongest editing niche.
- Add links to your portfolio or showreel.
- Adjust software skills to match your actual expertise.
Recruiter Insight:
Common mistake: listing tools without showing results.
Insider tip: always attach or link your portfolio when applying.
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Interview Preparation Guide (Video Editor)
- What editing software are you most comfortable with and why?
- How do you approach storytelling in short-form videos?
- Describe a challenging editing project you handled.
- How do you optimize videos for different platforms?
Do’s: Prepare your portfolio, explain your workflow, understand the brand.
Don’ts: Overclaim skills, ignore deadlines, or submit without samples.