Team Lead, Nonlinear & Motion Graphics Editor

Lagos - Nigeria

Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 8years

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is a leading digital media company. They are seeking an experienced and dynamic Nonlinear & Motion Graphics Editor.

Job Overview

As the Team Lead Nonlinear & Motion Graphics Editor you will serve as a senior-level creative professional responsible for overseeing the post-production and motion graphics unit of CBI News a 24-hour news station. You will lead a team of editors and graphic designers in delivering high-quality video edits visual storytelling elements motion graphics and broadcast-ready content for daily news bulletins breaking news coverage investigative reports documentaries and special programming.

Your role requires advanced expertise in nonlinear editing strong creative leadership deep understanding of newsroom workflows and the ability to manage multiple fastpaced deliverables under tight deadlines. You will ensure that all edited content and motion graphics meet the stations technical standards editorial tone and brand identity.

Responsibility:

Your primary responsibilities will cover but will not be limited to:

Team Leadership & Supervision

Lead and supervise the nonlinear editing and motion graphics team to ensure timely and high-quality output.

Assign daily editing and graphics tasks based on newsroom priorities and production schedules.

Provide mentorship training and performance feedback to editors and motion designers.

Promote a collaborative innovative and deadline-driven work culture within the post-production unit.

Coordinate shift schedules to support the demands of a 24-hour news operation.

Nonlinear Video Editing & Post-Production Oversight

Oversee the editing of news packages promos features investigative reports and documentary segments.

Ensure video edits are clean accurate engaging and aligned with editorial intent.

Review final edits for pacing continuity audio balance and broadcast readiness before transmission.

Support rapid turnaround editing during breaking news and live event coverage.

Maintain consistency in editing style across all station programming.

Motion Graphics & Visual Storytelling

Lead the creation of high-impact motion graphics animations lower-thirds explainers and program branding elements.

Ensure graphics are visually compelling accurate and aligned with the stations identity and style guide.

Develop templates and reusable graphic packages to improve production efficiency.

Collaborate with newsroom teams to design visuals that enhance complex storytelling.

Ensure graphics are optimized for both television broadcast and digital platforms.

Editorial Collaboration & Newsroom Support

Work closely with producers reporters program editors and assignment desks to understand story requirements.

Participate in editorial planning meetings to anticipate graphics and postproduction needs.

Provide creative input on how video editing and motion design can strengthen storytelling impact.

Ensure quick response to last-minute editorial changes corrections or updates.

Technical Standards & Quality Assurance

Ensure all edited content meets broadcast technical specifications (resolution format audio levels frame rates).

Monitor compliance with station workflows for file naming archiving and content delivery.

Troubleshoot post-production technical issues and escalate complex problems when needed.

Maintain high standards for color grading sound sync transitions and visual effects.

Workflow Management & Process Improvement

Establish efficient editing pipelines to meet the constant demands of CBI News 24-hour newsroom.

Implement best practices for version control project handovers and storage management.

Introduce new tools technologies and editing techniques to improve output and efficiency.

Coordinate with IT and engineering teams to ensure optimal performance of editing suites and systems.

Content Delivery & Multi-Platform Adaptation

Ensure edited content is delivered promptly for scheduled bulletins live inserts and digital publishing.

Adapt news content into shorter formats for social media web and mobile audiences.

Support the creation of promotional teasers and station marketing content when required.

Maintain consistency in visual storytelling across broadcast and digital channels.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Degree: BSc/HND in Fine Arts Creative Arts Theatre Arts (Film/Video Production) Mass Communication or Information Technology or its equivalent

Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of Non-Linear Editing (NLE) software (Adobe Premiere Pro Avid Media Composer DaVinci Resolve) and Motion Graphics software (Adobe After Effects Photoshop Illustrator).

Experience: Over 8 years of experience in motion graphics and video editing with four years previous team-lead experience.

Design & Storytelling: A strong portfolio demonstrating a keen eye for design typography aesthetics and pacing.

Soft Skills: Strong leadership communication organization and project management skills.

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