Video Editor

Zealancy is seeking a skilled Video Editor with expertise in storytelling, motion design, and AI visual generation to transform raw footage and creative ideas into compelling, high-retention YouTube content. This full-time role is based onsite in Karachi, with working hours from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Compensation ranges from PKR 45,000 to 120,000+ per month, depending on skill level, portfolio, experience, and trial performance. The position primarily involves editing documentary-style, talking-head, creator-led, and long-form YouTube videos. Candidates will be evaluated based on their portfolio quality, creative judgment, and technical ability rather than job titles.

Key Responsibilities:
- Edit long-form YouTube videos from raw footage through to final delivery.
- Develop strong intros and hooks that generate curiosity and maintain viewer attention.
- Structure videos with a focus on storytelling, pacing, and viewer retention.
- Create and integrate motion graphics, typography, animations, and visual effects.
- Use B-roll, graphics, screenshots, stock footage, music, and sound effects purposefully to enhance storytelling.
- Generate and incorporate AI visuals for storytelling, B-roll, and creative sequences using tools like Higgsfield AI and similar platforms.
- Seamlessly combine AI-generated visuals with traditional editing, motion design, graphics, and sound to maintain visual consistency.
- Apply basic color correction and grading as needed.
- Translate scripts, dialogue, and creative concepts into engaging visual narratives.
- Accurately replicate editing styles based on references without direct copying.
- Apply fundamental graphic design and layout principles when creating visual assets.
- Manage revisions professionally and efficiently.
- Take ownership of assigned projects and communicate any blockers promptly.
- Deliver high-quality work within agreed deadlines.

Required Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.
- Strong understanding of motion design and animation principles.
- Excellent sense of pacing, rhythm, sound design, and visual composition.
- Good typography and layout judgment.
- Basic knowledge of color correction and grading.
- Skilled in B-roll selection and visual storytelling.
- Effective project organization and asset management skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot routine editing and workflow issues independently.
- Hands-on experience with AI visual generation and AI-assisted creative workflows.
- Familiarity with Higgsfield AI or similar AI image and video generation tools.
- Ability to generate, refine, and integrate AI visuals while maintaining visual consistency, realism, and continuity.
- Strong English comprehension, especially for working with English-language scripts.
- Understanding of YouTube storytelling techniques and viewer retention strategies.
- Ability to analyze and explain why specific editing decisions work.
- Capability to translate abstract concepts and scripts into strong AI-assisted visual sequences.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Experience with Higgsfield AI and other AI image or video generation platforms.
- Skills in prompt development for AI tools.
- Strong motion graphics capabilities.
- Documentary or storytelling experience.
- Familiarity with creator-led YouTube content and modern editing styles (e.g., Johnny Harris, Colin & Samir).
- Understanding of AI-assisted post-production workflows.
- Performance-based earning opportunities, revenue sharing, and performance partnership options may be available.
- Medical benefits as per company policy.
- Long-term growth potential with a focus on continuous learning and adaptation to new editing and AI tools.

Candidates with fewer years of experience but a strong portfolio and creative execution will be prioritized over those with senior titles but weaker work. The selection process places significant emphasis on portfolio quality, with accelerated evaluation possible for outstanding submissions. The final role level and compensation will be determined based on portfolio, technical skills, creative judgment, experience, and trial performance.