Remote Yoruba Video Editor & Subtitler

Job Title: Remote Yoruba Video Editor & Subtitler

Location: Remote (Nigeria)

Position Type: Freelance / Monthly Retainer

Compensation: ₦40,000

Content Volume: 20 completed videos per month (5 videos per week)

Video Length: 1 to 3 minutes each

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and culturally fluent Yoruba Video Editor & Subtitler to join our creative team. In this role, the heavy lifting of scriptwriting and audio recording is already done for you! We provide the complete story structure, outlines, and pre-recorded Yoruba voiceovers.

Your primary responsibility is visual assembly: sourcing high-quality online footage and images to match the voiceover, syncing them smoothly on a timeline, and adding accurate on-screen Yoruba subtitles. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for pacing, clean typography, and a seamless workflow.

Key Responsibilities

• Visual Assembly: Source relevant, high-quality images, graphics, and stock B-roll clips from platforms like Pinterest, social media, and free stock sites to match the provided voiceover tracks.

• Audio-Visual Syncing: Align the provided Yoruba voiceover perfectly with your curated visual elements to create an engaging, continuous flow.

• Bilingual Subtitling: Generate and format precise on-screen Yoruba text/subtitles that sync perfectly with the spoken voiceover, ensuring proper attention to Yoruba word structures.

• Consistent Delivery: Maintain a steady production schedule to deliver 5 completed videos per week (20 total per month).

Requirements & Qualifications

• Language Fluency: Native or professional fluency in the Yoruba language with the ability to accurately read, write, and spell Yoruba words on-screen.

• Technical Editing Skills: Proficiency in video editing software such as CapCut, InShot, Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, or similar tools.

• Resourceful Sourcing: A strong knack for navigating online platforms and search engines to quickly find clean, engaging visual assets.

• Equipment & Setup: Access to a reliable computer or smartphone capable of handling HD video editing, alongside an efficient power backup setup.

• Reliability: Ability to consistently meet weekly deadlines and maintain open communication with the team.