Cinematic Video Editor

Faisal Town Group is seeking a skilled Cinematic Video Editor to join their team at the Faisal Town Group Head Office in Rawalpindi. This full-time, on-site role demands a professional with a strong command of visual storytelling, cinematic pacing, and premium content production. The ideal candidate will transform raw footage into emotionally engaging stories that effectively communicate brand messages. This position involves hands-on editing as well as supervising a small team of editors to maintain quality, consistency, and timely delivery. The editor will collaborate closely with the Content Production Lead and Director of Photography from pre-production through final post-production, contributing to the story development, visual style, and overall content execution across various projects.

Key Responsibilities
- Edit high-quality cinematic content for brand films, project launches, digital campaigns, corporate films, social media, and other marketing materials.
- Build strong narratives by understanding the story, emotion, audience, and communication objectives behind each project.
- Develop story flow, structure, pacing, and emotional progression to ensure clear beginnings, build-ups, and conclusions.
- Collaborate with the Content Production Lead and DOP during pre-production to plan shots, sequences, and visual treatments aligned with the intended story.
- Provide creative input on visual presentation, including shot selection, transitions, music, sound design, and editing style.
- Manage and supervise a team of 2–3 video editors, assigning tasks, reviewing edits, and ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
- Lead major and high-priority edits while mentoring other editors on storytelling, pacing, and creative execution.
- Maintain consistency in editing style, visual storytelling, and production quality across projects and campaigns.
- Create and integrate motion graphics, typography, compositing, and VFX as required.
- Utilize AI-powered VFX and generative video tools to enhance storytelling and production value.
- Work with the production team to identify additional shots or sequences needed to strengthen the story.
- Handle footage from professional cinema and mirrorless cameras, organizing post-production workflows efficiently.
- Apply sound design, music selection, visual rhythm, and color treatment to produce emotionally engaging content.
- Ensure effective file management, project organization, version control, and archiving of production assets.
- Stay updated on new storytelling techniques, cinematic references, AI tools, VFX workflows, and editing trends.

Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of professional video editing experience, preferably in cinematic, advertising, real estate, hospitality, lifestyle, or premium brand content.
- Strong portfolio showcasing cinematic storytelling, narrative editing, and high-quality visual execution.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Good working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, motion graphics, compositing, and VFX.
- Practical understanding of AI-assisted video production, AI VFX, and generative video workflows.
- Deep understanding of storytelling, narrative structure, emotional pacing, and audience engagement.
- Ability to develop coherent and compelling visual stories from raw footage, briefs, or basic concepts.
- Strong knowledge of cinematography, shot composition, camera movement, frame rates, and post-production approaches.
- Understanding of color grading, sound design, music selection, and cinematic pacing.
- Experience supervising or mentoring video editors is preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines without compromising creative quality.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to translate creative direction into polished final content.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
The ideal candidate is not only technically proficient but also a true visual storyteller who can evoke emotion, tension, and excitement through editing. They should excel at identifying the strongest moments in footage, building narratives that resonate with audiences, and creating memorable content. Leadership skills are essential, as the role requires guiding editors and collaborating closely with the production team to uphold high storytelling and quality standards throughout post-production.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where creativity and innovation are highly valued, with access to cutting-edge tools including AI-powered video production technologies. Candidates passionate about advancing their craft and contributing to premium brand storytelling will find this role rewarding.