at SPARK Publicity

SPARK Publicity is an international media relations and PR consultancy firm. We support companies in telling their success stories to the media through media coverage in Tier 1 media in any country in the world. We have turned start ups into industry thought leaders, and helped reinvigorate established brands through smart media coverage strategies and social media campaigns.

About Role

As a Video Editor, you will be responsible for taking the raw footage shot by a film crew/ team and turning it into the final product. This means following an outline, script, or shot list and assembling the footage into one cohesive video or film. Often in video and film work, there are many camera angles and takes recorded. It is the responsibility of the Video Editor to review all the footage and create the best output by cutting and connecting various footage, adding sound effects and graphics, and fine-tuning the completed video or film. This role will work closely with the Social Media team. The position requires an ability to work efficiently on a broad range of editing and other related materials. Your focus will be to create stunning videos/films that convey and deliver the message that we want our audience to engage with our content.

What You’ll Do:

• Assembling raw footage and transferring or uploading it to a computer


• Following a script, screenplay, or outline


• Input sound to enhance footage, which may include selecting music and writing voice-overs


• Input graphics to enhance footage


• Digitally splicing film and video and synchronizing them into one rough cut file


• Improving and correcting lighting, coloring, and faulty footage


• Creating a ‘rough cut’ (or assembly edit) of the programmed/film and determining the exact cutting for the next and final stages


• Placing subtitles and lower-thirds


• Reordering and fine-tuning the content to ensure the logical sequencing and smooth running of the film/video.


• Overseeing the quality and progress of audio and video engineering and editing


• Experimenting with styles and techniques including the design of graphic elements


• Writing voiceover/commentary


• Suggesting or selecting music


• Working closely with the team to present a final product that matches the vision


• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

You must have:

• A keen eye for detail and a critical mind


• Creativity and a passionate interest in film and video editing


• Patience and concentration


• The ability to listen to others and to work well as part of a team


• A high level of self-motivation, commitment, and dedication


• Organizational and time management skills


• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines


• Communication skills, both written and oral.

Hours of work:

• 100% remote work


• Start at 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm GST

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