Key Responsibilities:
- Edit raw footage into polished, high-quality videos that align with the creative brief and brand standards.
- Collaborate with producers, directors, and other creatives to understand project goals and storytelling vision.
- Assemble recorded footage, apply color grading, audio mixing, sound design, and visual effects as needed.
- Create motion graphics and titles when required.
- Ensure all edits are optimized for the appropriate platform (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, web, TV, etc.).
- Manage and organize media assets and project files efficiently.
- Maintain deadlines and deliver projects under tight turnaround times.
- Stay updated on editing trends, tools, and platform-specific best practices.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a video editor in a media house, production company, or digital content studio.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar editing tools.
- Strong sense of storytelling, pacing, timing, and rhythm.
- Solid understanding of color correction, audio mixing, and visual aesthetics.
- Familiarity with different aspect ratios and formats for social media platforms.
- Knowledge of motion graphics is a plus.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle feedback constructively.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- A portfolio or reel showcasing a range of editing styles and formats is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree/Diploma in Film, Media, Communication, or related field.
- Experience working on short-form and long-form content (documentaries, interviews, reels, etc.).
- Understanding of media asset management and backup workflows.
- Passion for storytelling and content creation.
