DESIGNER EDITOR

DESIGNER EDITOR

Department: Post-Production
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Level: Mid-Tier Experience
Location: Lusaka

We are looking for a brilliant, driven and self-motivated Video Editor to join a dynamic production team.

The ideal candidate should be creative, detail-oriented, quick to learn, able to work under pressure, and passionate about visual storytelling.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle end-to-end video editing, including cuts, pacing and multi-camera synchronization.
• Review footage frame-by-frame to ensure high-quality visuals, audio, colour and graphics.
• Interpret scripts and creative briefs and transform them into engaging visual stories.
• Support or operate live multi-camera production and switching setups using ATEM, vMix or OBS.
• Perform colour correction, skin-tone balancing and creative colour grading.
• Create and integrate lower thirds, title cards, typography, animations and graphic overlays.
• Clean, balance and mix dialogue, music and sound effects to achieve broadcast-quality audio.
• Deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
• Stay updated with new editing technologies, software and AI-powered post-production tools.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve
Colour Grading: DaVinci Resolve Color Page
Audio: Fairlight, Adobe Audition
Motion Graphics: Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro
Live Production: OBS, vMix, ATEM
Other: Strong computer skills, file organisation, codec handling and quality-control processes.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

✔ Proven portfolio/showreel demonstrating strong visual storytelling, clean editing, colour grading and audio polishing
✔ Practical experience in post-production or media production
✔ Exceptional attention to detail
✔ Strong creative and innovative thinking
✔ Ability to work independently and learn quickly
✔ Understanding of cross-platform/software workflows
✔ Ability to remain focused and adaptable under pressure

No formal degree is required. Skills, practical ability, work ethic, portfolio and passion for visual storytelling are the priority.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit:

1. Portfolio/Showreel link – Applications without a working portfolio/showreel will not be reviewed.
2. Brief creative cover letter/note explaining why you are a good fit and highlighting your software experience and passion for visual storytelling.
3. CV/Resume detailing your practical editing experience and technical skills.

Send applications to: hr@pentatechzm.net
Subject: Application: Designer Editor – [Your Name]

Application Deadline: 18 October 2026

If you have the skills, creativity and hunger to produce outstanding work, we want to hear from you!