Senior Video Editor

AuctionNow, Pakistan's first reverse marketplace, revolutionizes the buying experience by allowing customers to post their needs—ranging from phones and laptops to cars, homes, and Umrah packages—and letting verified sellers compete to offer the best price. By leveraging technology, AuctionNow creates a seamless and hassle-free connection between buyers and sellers, ensuring efficiency and convenience.

Key Responsibilities
- Edit raw footage into polished, engaging short-form videos tailored for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and other social platforms.
- Apply strong instincts for short-form content, including hooks, pacing, transitions, and sound design, to maximize viewer retention and engagement.
- Design and produce motion graphics and kinetic typography, such as animated captions, callouts, and brand intros/outros, to enhance video appeal.
- Maintain consistency with AuctionNow’s brand voice and visual identity across all video content.
- Collaborate closely with the Social Media & Content Lead and digital marketing team to ensure video edits align with campaign objectives.
- Manage multiple video editing projects simultaneously while meeting weekly deadlines.
- Optimize video formatting for each platform, adjusting aspect ratios, captions, and safe zones accordingly.
- Explore and implement AI editing tools to improve workflow efficiency where applicable.

Required Qualifications
- 4 to 6 years of proven experience in editing and animating short-form social media content, supported by a strong portfolio or showreel.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects is essential.
- Demonstrated ability in motion graphics, including kinetic typography, logo animation, and animated illustrations.
- A keen eye for identifying genuine trends versus noise, with the judgment to adapt content effectively for AuctionNow’s audience.
- Highly organized, deadline-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Willingness to work from Lahore, Pakistan.

Preferred Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication Design or a related field is preferred.

This role offers the opportunity to shape AuctionNow’s visual storytelling and brand presence across dynamic social media platforms. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, technical expertise, and a strong understanding of digital trends to help elevate the company’s content to a premium level.