Video Editor

Job Description

We are looking to hire a Video Editor who will be responsible for creating high-quality video content that supports brand storytelling, marketing campaigns, digital engagement, and corporate communications for our client based in Abu Dhabi, a semi-government company.

This position is offered on a fixed-term contract of 6 months – renewable based on performance and business needs.

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor with a passion for visual storytelling and digital content creation. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in video production and post-production, with the ability to transform raw footage into compelling content optimised for social media, digital platforms, marketing campaigns, and internal communications. You should also possess strong motion graphics capabilities, an understanding of current content trends, and experience leveraging AI-powered creative tools to enhance production workflows and media quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit high-quality short-form and long-form video content for social media, digital campaigns, websites, internal communications, promotional materials, and other business initiatives.
• Transform raw footage into engaging, visually compelling content through effective storytelling, pacing, transitions, sound design, colour grading, and visual effects.
• Create platform-optimised content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Meta, websites, and other media channels.
• Develop and incorporate motion graphics, sound design, animations, subtitles, text overlays, colour grading, and visual elements to enhance audience engagement.
• Deliver polished final assets in multiple formats, resolutions, and aspect ratios suitable for various platforms and audiences.
• Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and maintains a consistent visual identity across channels.
• Support pre-production activities, including creative concepts, storyboarding, shot planning, and production logistics.
• Organise and maintain video assets, project files, graphics, photography, and content libraries in a structured manner.
• Manage multiple editing projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Maintain effective version control and post-production workflows throughout the content lifecycle.
• Analyse content performance and apply learnings to improve future creative output.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Brand, Creative, and other stakeholders to translate briefs into impactful visual content.
• Contribute innovative editing techniques and creative ideas that enhance campaigns and audience engagement.
• Stay informed on emerging content trends, social media best practices, and evolving editing styles.
• Utilise AI-powered creative tools to enhance editing workflows, accelerate production, generate captions, improve imagery, and support creative experimentation while maintaining brand standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Multimedia, Digital Media, Communications, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Professional experience in video editing, videography, multimedia production, or digital content creation.
• Strong portfolio or showreel demonstrating expertise in both filming and post-production across digital and social content.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Illustrator.
• Experience with DaVinci Resolve is considered an advantage.
• Strong understanding of cinematography, composition, lighting, audio recording, storytelling, pacing, and colour correction.
• Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools such as Adobe Firefly, Runway, OpenAI tools, Midjourney, or similar platforms.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to consistently deliver quality work under tight deadlines.
• Experience producing and editing high volumes of content across multiple digital channels.
• Must be based in the UAE or willing to work on-site or relocate to Abu Dhabi.

Availability:

Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or within a maximum of 30 days after accepting the offer.