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A professional South African rugby franchise is seeking a Video Editor / Animator who will be the post-production engine of the rugby franchises digital presence. You will transform raw footage into bold, cinematic, and platform-optimized content designed to hook fans and drive engagement.
Responsibilities:
End-to-End Editing: Produce high-quality hype reels, match highlights, player profiles, and BTS content from raw and archival footage.
Motion Graphics: Design animations, text overlays, and VFX that elevate storytelling and reinforce brand identity.
Sound Design: Manage music selection, audio mixing, and SFX to ensure professional-grade sound across all outputs.
Platform Optimization: Tailor edits for specific formats (vertical, horizontal, square) to maximize platform-specific engagement.
Agile Delivery: Meet tight deadlines, particularly around match days, delivering real-time assets and quick-turn post-match highlights.
Collaboration: Work with the digital team to interpret briefs, iterate on feedback, and analyze performance data.
Asset Management: Maintain organized project files, libraries, and version control.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience: 4+ years as a Video Editor/Motion Designer, ideally within sports, media, or agency environments.
Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop). Familiarity with DaVinci Resolve or Cinema 4D is a plus.
Storytelling Flair: A keen sense of pacing and rhythm; you know how to hook an audience in the first 3 seconds.
Social Fluency: Deep understanding of social trends, aspect ratios, and what makes sports content “shareable.”
Resilience: Ability to thrive under the pressure of non-negotiable game-day deadlines.
Cultural Fit: A passion for rugby and an intuitive understanding of the South African sporting landscape.
Education: A degree/diploma in Film, Animation, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).
Benefits:
IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to itcareers@hireresolve.za.com
