Video Editor

We are looking for an experienced and creative Video Editor to join our team.

As a Video editor, you will be responsible for editing both long-form and short-form content for social media channels, including Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok and more. You will work closely with our social media team to ensure that all content meets the brands guidelines and resonates with our target audience. You will also be responsible for creating engaging thumbnails (where applicable) that effectively communicate the content of the videos you edit. editing and assembling recorded raw material into a suitable, finished product ready for broadcasting. The material may include camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, graphics and special effects, to enhance our dear online presence and improve their marketing and sales efforts.

You will be working closely with the Marketing and Creatives departments.

Duties and responsibilities:

- Edit and produce high-quality, engaging video content for social media platforms, including trimming, cutting, and arranging footage, adding transitions, music, sound effects and visual effects, color correcting and grading, and adding text overlays and captions.

- Edit both long-form and short-form videos, ensuring that all content is optimized for each social media platform.

- Create compelling and visually appealing thumbnails for each video that effectively communicate the content and encourage viewers to click.

- Collaborate with the social media team to create compelling and creative concepts for video content.

- Work closely with the content team to understand brand guidelines and ensure all content meets brand standards.

- Utilize apps, AI and creative video editing techniques, to produce exceptional video content with quick turnaround and tight deadlines.

- Manage multiple video projects simultaneously, from start to finish, ensuring all projects are delivered on time.

- Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in social media video editing and thumbnail creation and provide recommendations for new and innovative ways to engage our audience.

Requirements:

- Proven experience as a video editor, with a portfolio of work showcasing your skills in editing long-form and short-form video content for social media platforms.

- Proficient in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe After Effects.

- Strong knowledge of video production and post-production workflows, including color grading, sound design, and visual effects.

- Proven experience in thumbnail creation with knowledge of graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop or Canva for creating thumbnails.

- Strong creative and technical skills in storytelling, composition and pacing.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members and content creators.

- Understanding of social media platforms and best practices for optimizing video content and thumbnails (where applicable) for each platform.

- Experience with 3-D Modeling and Rendering Animation a plus ... but not necessary.

Please send the updated portfolio link (PDF or website) and make sure the link is accessible and viewable.