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Hogarth

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South Africa, Johannesburg

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Media

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Job Description:

The Senior Versioning Editor will be responsible for leading the adaptation and localization of our creative content across a multitude of platforms, regions, and technical specifications. This role requires an expert-level understanding of video editing, motion graphics, and file delivery workflows, coupled with meticulous attention to detail and strong project management capabilities. The ideal candidate will ensure the highest quality and technical compliance of all localized assets, playing a critical role in our global content distribution strategy.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the end-to-end versioning process for a high volume of creative assets
Oversee the adaptation of master creative assets into multiple language versions, regional cuts, and platform-specific formats
Manage the integration of localized elements
Ensure all localized content maintains the original creative intent and brand integrity
Rigorously adhere to and enforce technical specifications for various delivery platforms
Perform comprehensive quality control (QC) checks on all outgoing versions
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
Organize, manage, and archive master and versioned assets efficiently within our digital asset management (DAM) system
Ensure proper naming conventions and metadata tagging

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Broadcast Media, Digital Media, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
3-5 years of professional experience in video editing and post-production, with at least 3 years specifically focused on versioning, localization, or broadcast delivery
A strong portfolio or reel demonstrating expertise in various video formats and an understanding of technical delivery requirements
Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
Strong proficiency in Adobe After Effects
Deep understanding of video codecs, file formats, aspect ratios, frame rates, and color spaces
Experience with media encoding and transcoding tools
Familiarity with Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems
Knowledge of broadcast delivery specifications and digital ad platform requirements is highly desirable
Experience with localization workflows and tools is a plus
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong problem-solving abilities
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Strong analytical skills

Nice to have:

Knowledge of broadcast delivery specifications (e.g., DPP, AS-11) and digital ad platform requirements (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Ads) is highly desirable
Experience with localization workflows and tools (e.g., subtitling software, translation management systems) is a plus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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