Senior Video Editor

We are seeking a Senior Video Editor who is a master of narrative and a technical strategist. You will act as the final gatekeeper of our creative quality, ensuring all outputs are client-ready with minimal management oversight. You will be a key partner to our Pre-production and Sales team, helping to bridge the gap between creative storytelling and technical execution.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Narrative Collaboration & Editing

• Partner closely with pre-production and sales team during the ideation phase to co-develop creative storytelling approaches and narrative structures.

• Assemble raw footage into polished, high-impact videos (Corporate, Branded, Events) with a focus on pacing, color grading, and audio excellence.

2. Leadership, Mentorship & Training

• Junior Mentorship: Oversee the work of junior editors, providing structured feedback and technical training to elevate their storytelling craft and software proficiency.

• Non-Technical Guidance: Guide non-technical staff and in pre-production to ensure footage is captured with the final edit in mind (the edit-ready mindset).

• Foster a culture of continuous learning by sharing best practices in editing and narrative structure with the wider team.

3. Quality Gatekeeping & Final Authority

• Final QC Authority: Act as the primary filter for all agency output, ensuring technical and creative standards are met before client delivery.

• Ensure all projects are Client-Ready, significantly reducing the need for management vetting.

4. Pre-Sales & Tender Strategy

• Support the Sales team during the proposal stage by providing definitive post-production man-hour estimates, feasibility checks, and technical approaches.

• Draft visual storyboards and curate reference materials to be integrated into pitch decks for new business tenders.

5. Technical SME & AI Innovation

• Research and lead the adoption of AI-powered tools (e.g., transcript editing, auto-captions) to streamline agency workflows.

• Attend client meetings as a Subject Matter Expert to address technical queries and creative feasibility.

6. Production Versatility (Good to Have)

• Support the production team as a videographer when required, ensuring visual consistency and high production standards on-site.

• Occasionally ideate and create high-engagement short-form content for the company's social media channels (TikTok/Reels).

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Requirements:

Professional Experience: Minimum 4 years of professional video editing experience (preferably within a production house or creative agency).

Technical Mastery: Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud with a core focus on Premiere Pro and After Effects

Storytelling Excellence: Proven ability to craft compelling narratives for corporate, branded, and interview-driven content with a high standard of pacing and visual polish.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to support pre-sales and tender strategies by providing technical feasibility insights and man-hour estimations.

Leadership & Communication: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to mentor junior staff and collaborate effectively with Producers and Sales teams.

Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.

Commercial Awareness: An understanding that salary is commensurate with portfolio strength, technical proficiency, and the ability to contribute to the agency's business growth.

Preferred Skills:

AI Proficiency: Familiarity with AI-powered editing tools or automated workflows to improve production efficiency.

Production Versatility:Basic videography knowledge and experience supporting on-site video shoots or acting as a stand-in videographer.

Full-Spectrum Workflow: Deep understanding of the end-to-end video production workflow, from pre production storyboarding to final export/delivery.

Social Media Savvy: Experience ideating and editing high-engagement short-form content (TikTok, Reels, Shorts).

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Interested applicants must submit:

Resume

Portfolio / Showreel (Link required) - Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

Earliest Availability