? **We’re Hiring: Video Editor

Department:** Content & Marketing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 1–3 Years

Reports To: Content Strategist / Marketing Manager

About the Role : We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor to create engaging short-form and long-form video content for social media and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, transitions, captions, sound design, and current social media editing trends . You will work closely with content strategists, creators, and the marketing team to transform raw footage into polished, high-performing content.

Key Responsibilities : • Edit short-form videos for Instagram & Facebook Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other social media platforms

- Add subtitles, captions, graphics, transitions, sound effects, music, and visual effects
- Turn raw footage into engaging and professionally finished videos
- Follow scripts, content briefs, and brand guidelines
- Create solid opening hooks and maintain audience retention throughout videos
- Use B-roll, stock footage, screenshots, animations, and supporting visuals where appropriate
- Resize and adapt videos for different platforms and aspect ratios
- Work closely with content strategists to understand the purpose and target audience of each video
- Maintain consistency with the brand’s visual identity and editing style
- Review and revise videos based on feedback
- Organise footage, audio, graphics, project files, and completed exports
- Deliver videos according to content calendars and deadlines
- Stay updated with trending editing styles, transitions, effects, memes, and social media formats
- Suggest creative ideas to make content more engaging and shareable

Required Skills : • Strong video editing and visual storytelling skills

- Good understanding of short-form social media content




- Ability to create engaging edits with strong pacing and retention
- Knowledge of captions, motion graphics, transitions, sound design, and colour correction
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Good understanding of Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn content formats
- Ability to understand briefs and independently execute edits
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to experiment with new editing techniques and AI-based editing tools

Preferred Software Skills : Experience with one or more of the following:

- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Final Cut Pro
- Canva
- Adobe Photoshop

Preferred Qualifications : • 1–3 years of experience in video editing, social media editing, content production, or a related field

- Degree or diploma in Media, Film, Animation, Design, Mass Communication, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory
- Freelance or agency experience will also be considered
- A strong portfolio of edited videos is highly preferred

What We’re Looking For : We’re looking for an editor who understands that social media editing isn’t just about making a video look good — it’s about keeping people watching. You should understand hooks, pacing, storytelling, visual pattern interruptions, captions, sound effects, and editing techniques that can improve watch time, retention, and engagement .

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) : Performance will be evaluated based on:

- Quality of video edits
- Timely delivery of assigned videos
- Number of revisions required
- Improvement in video watch time and retention
- Engagement generated by edited content
- Consistency with the brand’s editing style
- Ability to follow briefs accurately
- Creativity and introduction of new editing ideas
- Organisation of project files and footage
- Ability to handle multiple videos consistently

? Interested candidates can apply with their CV and video editing portfolio/work samples.

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