Video Editor (Remote)

Opebejide Global Consulting is a startup providing integrated recruitment, procurement and general business consulting service to SMEs, mid sized firms, and corporate clients in Nigeria and beyond.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Video Editor

Location: Lagos (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time

Bring stories to life. Inspire Global Journeys

• We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Video Editor who can produce high-quality, engaging, and conversion-focused video content for our digital platforms.
• Are you a creative, innovative, and tech-savvy Video Editor with a passion for visual storytelling and digital content creation?
• Do you have the ability to transform raw footage into compelling videos that capture attention, communicate powerful messages, and drive audience engagement?
• We are a fast-growing Travel, Immigration, and Global Mobility Consulting Brand, helping individuals and families achieve their international dreams through study abroad, work opportunities, travel, relocation, and migration services.
• The ideal candidate must combine creativity, technical expertise, storytelling ability, and an understanding of current social media trends and AI-powered video production tools.

Responsibilities

• Transform raw footage into compelling visual stories using professional editing techniques, creative transitions, sound design, and visual effects.
• Maintain consistency in the company's visual identity, brand guidelines, and content standards.
• Leverage AI-powered video editing and production tools to improve workflow efficiency, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance content quality.
• Create engaging Instagram Reels, TikTok videos, YouTube Shorts, promotional videos, advertisements, educational content, client testimonials, podcasts, webinars, and brand storytelling videos.
• Create attention-grabbing video hooks, engaging introductions, and compelling visual sequences that improve audience retention.
• Develop creative video concepts and recommend innovative editing styles, formats, and storytelling approaches.
• Manage multiple video projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and respond effectively to creative feedback.
• Incorporate stock footage, B-rolls, royalty-free music, sound effects, and relevant visual assets into video productions.
• Edit and produce high-quality short-form and long-form videos for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Apply professional colour correction, colour grading, audio enhancement, noise reduction, and sound mixing.
• Optimise videos for different social media platforms, ensuring appropriate aspect ratios, resolutions, formats, and platform-specific requirements.
• Keep up with emerging video editing technologies, digital storytelling techniques, and social media content trends.
• Collaborate with the Marketing, Content, and Creative teams to translate content briefs and marketing objectives into effective video deliverables.
• Develop motion graphics, animated text, lower thirds, subtitles, captions, and branded video templates.

Required Skills and Technical Competencies:
Professional Video Editing Software
Proficiency in at least two professional video editing applications, including:

• DaVinci Resolve
• Adobe After Effects
• Final Cut Pro
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• CapCut Desktop

Motion Graphics and Visual Effects:

• Ability to create professional motion graphics, animations, kinetic typography, and visual effects.
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects or equivalent motion graphics software.
• Ability to create engaging animated transitions, logo animations, and branded video elements.

AI-Powered Video Production Tools:
Practical experience with modern AI-assisted video production tools such as:

• OpusClip – AI-powered long-form video repurposing.
• Descript – AI-assisted video editing, transcription, and audio editing.
• Adobe Firefly – Generative AI for creative video workflows.
• ElevenLabs – AI voiceovers and voice generation.
• Runway – AI-powered video generation and editing.
• Topaz Video AI – Video enhancement and upscaling.
• HeyGen – AI avatars and presenter-led video content.

Familiarity with these tools or comparable emerging technologies is an advantage. Candidates should understand how to use AI responsibly while maintaining originality, accuracy, and professional quality.
Social Media Content Creation:

• Knowledge of video SEO, captions, thumbnails, and content optimisation.
• Ability to create platform-specific content in 9:16, 16:9, and 1:1 formats.
• Understanding of social media trends, audience retention, storytelling, hooks, and engagement strategies.
• Strong understanding of video content requirements for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Ability to repurpose long-form content into multiple short-form videos.

Audio and Visual Production:

• Sound design, audio mixing, background music selection, and noise reduction.
• Understanding of video resolution, frame rates, compression, and export settings.
• Experience working with voiceovers, subtitles, B-roll footage, and stock media.
• Strong knowledge of colour correction and professional colour grading.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills and willingness to receive and implement constructive feedback.
• Ability to interpret creative briefs and independently execute video projects.
• Strong creative storytelling, visual communication, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a fully remote, cross-functional team.
• Reliable internet connection and access to a capable computer/workstation suitable for professional video editing.
• Proven experience producing engaging social media videos and promotional content.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in short-form and long-form video editing.
• Excellent time management, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum of 3 years' professional experience in video editing and digital content production.

Added Advantage:

• Basic graphic design skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva.
• Knowledge of content marketing, digital advertising, and social media analytics.
• Experience working with travel, immigration, education, lifestyle, or digital marketing brands.
• Experience using cloud-based collaboration and project management tools.
• Experience producing corporate advertisements, explainer videos, and educational content.

What we offer

• Full-time, fully remote employment.
• A collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Competitive and attractive remuneration.
• The opportunity to work with a dynamic international-facing brand.
• An opportunity to create impactful content that helps individuals and families achieve their global travel, education, and migration aspirations.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV/Resume, professional portfolio or links to previous video editing projects, and brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience, technical competencies, and creative strengths to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Important

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants must provide a portfolio demonstrating their actual editing capabilities.
• Join our team and help inspire thousands of people to take the next step towards their global dreams one compelling video at a time!
• Applications without a portfolio may not be considered.

Application Deadline: 14th November, 2026.