Video Editor - Socials

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor highly skilled in video editing, motion graphics and AI-enabled content creation/editing. The ideal candidate should understand social-first storytelling, have a strong sense of visual language and be able to transform ideas, briefs and raw footage into engaging content across platforms.

The candidate will work closely with creative, social media, marketing, production and brand teams to create content for campaigns, social media, events, creators, trainers and brand initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit approximately 25 to 30 short-form reels per month from raw footage, ensuring fast and reliable turnarounds aligned with stakeholder briefs, content objectives and brand guidelines.
• Convert creative briefs, scripts and raw footage into engaging and well-paced video content.
• Create reels, social films, campaign edits, interviews, event videos, testimonials, creator collaborations and branded content.
• Own high-energy edits for events, campaigns and brand initiatives using strong storytelling, visual effects, motion graphics, sound design and engaging transitions.
• Develop motion graphics, typography, animated titles, logo animations, transitions and visual effects.
• Use relevant AI tools to support ideation, editing, subtitling, voiceovers, visual generation, image enhancement and post-production workflows.
• Adapt videos into multiple formats, durations and aspect ratios while maintaining the core idea and visual quality.
• Stay updated on social media trends, editing styles, formats, music, transitions and emerging content treatments, and incorporate relevant trends into brand content.
• Work closely with creative partners and videographers to visualise shoots, plan edit treatments and achieve the strongest creative output.
• Collaborate with designers, copywriters, social media managers, creators and production teams.
• Maintain consistency with brand guidelines, content formats, IP treatments and campaign visual language.
• Manage colour correction, sound mixing, music, subtitles, captions, transitions, visual effects and final quality checks.
• Source, organise and manage footage, music, graphics, sound effects and project files efficiently.
• Maintain systematic file management, version control and project archiving practices.
• Understand briefs, incorporate feedback accurately and manage multiple edits simultaneously within agreed timelines.
• Work from the office full time for collaborative projects, shoot planning, editing reviews, production discussions and real-time creative problem-solving.

Technical Skills Required:

• Strong command of Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and preferably Photoshop or Illustrator.
• Working knowledge of DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro or other editing software is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of motion graphics, keyframing, masking, compositing and visual effects.
• Knowledge of colour correction, audio editing, sound design and basic mixing.
• Ability to edit to music, dialogue, voiceovers and narrative beats.
• Understanding of frame rates, codecs, resolutions, compression and export settings.
• Familiarity with 9:16, 1:1, 4:5 and 16:9 formats.
• Proficiency in subtitles, captions, text animations and accessibility-friendly video formats.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as generative video, text-to-video, image generation, AI voiceover, transcription, auto-captioning and AI-assisted editing platforms is a must.
• Strong file management, version control and project archiving practices.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• 2-5 years of experience in video editing, post-production, digital content or branded content.
• Strong portfolio showcasing editing, storytelling and motion graphics.
• Experience working on social media content, campaigns, advertisements, events or creator-led content.
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling, pacing, composition and current digital content trends.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to receive feedback positively and make quick, accurate revisions.
• Strong attention to detail and a high sense of ownership.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple projects in a fast-paced, in-office environment.