The Video Editor will play a crucial role in transforming raw footage into compelling, polished videos that effectively communicate the intended story and message. This position involves working on a variety of projects and campaigns across social media platforms, websites, and paid advertisements. The editor will collaborate closely with the Creative and Marketing teams to ensure the final content aligns with brand goals and resonates with the target audience. This is a full-time, onsite role based in Gulberg Greens, Islamabad, with working hours from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently review and analyze raw footage to grasp the context, identify key moments, and extract the most meaningful and impactful content.
- Create clear, story-driven edits including short-form vertical videos, reels, and ad creatives tailored for different platforms.
- Add subtitles and text overlays in both English and Urdu to enhance accessibility and engagement.
- Perform color correction, audio cleanup, and incorporate motion graphics to enhance video quality.
- Export videos in formats optimized for specific platforms, while maintaining organized footage and project files.
- Adapt editing style and tone to suit different projects, incorporate feedback efficiently, and consistently meet deadlines across multiple assignments.
Required Qualifications
- 2 to 3 years of professional experience as a video editor with a strong portfolio showcasing previous work.
- Excellent editorial judgment and the ability to understand and interpret raw footage with minimal direction.
- Proficiency in industry-standard editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, along with CapCut.
- Strong storytelling skills, with a good sense of pacing and audio quality.
- Ability to edit content in both English and Urdu languages.
- A degree or diploma in Media, Film, Design, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
Candidates interested in this role should be prepared to share their portfolio or a link to their Instagram account demonstrating their video editing work. This position requires working onsite at the specified location to facilitate close collaboration with the creative and marketing teams.