Obsidian Systems is developing a certification training program for a proprietary software language. We have completed the written modules, code repositories, and supporting documentation. We are now seeking an experienced video producer to transform this material into high-quality, engaging instructional videos.
As our Video Producer, you will collaborate closely with our instructional designer, who owns the content and scripts. Your primary responsibilities will cover all aspects of production, including capturing, editing, and delivering videos that truly help developers learn and succeed.
Narrated screen recordings of live coding sessions in terminal and IDE environments
Animated slide presentations with voiceover
Professionally edited videos featuring chapter markers, lower-thirds, timestamps, and accurate transcripts
A total of 12 videos, resulting in approximately 4.25 hours of finished instructional content
Ability to read code and technical documentation to align chapter markers, narration, and timestamps accurately with the learning content
Proven experience producing e-learning or technical training videos, including screen recordings and animated slides with voiceover
Expertise in capturing clean, readable screen recordings that are legible at high resolutions
Strong voiceover direction skills, with experience coaching subject matter experts who may not be seasoned presenters
Experience producing and editing video transcripts and metadata
Access to and proficiency with your own licensed video production tools; we provide access to our proprietary software, brand assets, and LMS export specifications
Our preferred software includes: Camtasia (or equivalent), Adobe Premiere/After Effects, Adobe Audition or Descript, OBS, and Apple Creator Studio. We are open to your preferred stack, provided you demonstrate expertise.
Provide two or three examples of software tutorial videos you have produced
Share a brief note on your software stack
Indicate your availability from July 1 to October 31
State your rate
Note: Deliverables include both source/project files and finished MP4s, which will become the property of Obsidian Systems. Please confirm your comfort with this before applying.
Skills Required
- Ability to read code and technical documentation to align chapter markers, narration, and timestamps
- Proven experience producing e-learning or technical training videos, including screen recordings and animated slides with voiceover
- Expertise capturing clean, readable screen recordings legible at high resolutions
- Strong voiceover direction skills and experience coaching subject matter experts
- Experience producing and editing video transcripts and metadata
- Access to and proficiency with licensed video production tools (own equipment/software)
- Comfort delivering both source/project files and finished MP4s that become company property
- Familiarity with preferred software (Camtasia, Adobe Premiere/After Effects, Adobe Audition or Descript, OBS, Apple Creator Studio)
What We Do
Obsidian Systems designs and develops high-quality software solutions, specializing in open-source infrastructure, data pipelines, and DevSecOps toolchains for enterprise AI. They are an open-source infrastructure partner with extensive experience in South Africa.
