Video Editor

Key Responsibilities

● Edit and produce high-quality, engaging video content for social media platforms,

including filming, trimming, cutting, and arranging footage, adding transitions, music,

sound effects and visual effects, color correcting and grading, and adding text overlays

and captions.

● Edit both long-form and short-form videos, ensuring that all content is optimized for each

social media platform.

● Create compelling and visually appealing thumbnails for each video that effectively

communicate the content and encourage viewers to click.

● Collaborate with the social media team to create compelling and creative concepts for

video content.

● Work closely with the content team to understand brand guidelines and ensure all

content meets brand standards.

● Utilize apps, AI and creative video editing techniques, to produce exceptional video

content with quick turnaround and tight deadlines.

● Manage multiple video projects simultaneously, from start to finish, ensuring all projects

are delivered on time.

Reporting and Collaboration

● Create reports and dashboards summarizing important findings and presenting

applicable insights to relevant teams.

● Analyze the channel's (youtube, Linkedin etc) performance metrics and make

data-driven recommendations to boost our online visibility and drive organic

traffic growth.

● Conduct competitive analysis to identify opportunities for improvement — passing

on such information to primary stakeholders.

● Stay up-to-date with the latest jobs and career trends, search engine algorithm

updates, and industry news, and ensure the team is informed of notable changes

to the algorithm as they become apparent.● Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in social media video editing

and thumbnail creation and provide recommendations for new and innovative ways to

engage our audience.

● Collaborate with content and social teams to generate video assets and content for A/B

testing

Required Qualifications

● 2+ years of video experience in channels such as YouTube or Linkedin.

● Proven experience as a video editor, with a portfolio of work showcasing your skills in

editing long-form and short-form video content for social media platforms.

● Proficient in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or

DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe After Effects.

● Strong knowledge of video production and post-production workflows, including color

grading, sound design, and visual effects.

● Proven experience in thumbnail creation with knowledge of graphic design software such

as Adobe Photoshop or Canva for creating thumbnails.

● Strong creative and technical skills in storytelling, composition and pacing.

● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously and

meet tight deadlines.

● Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members

and content creators.

● Understanding of social media platforms and best practices for optimizing video content

and thumbnails (where applicable) for each platform.

Preferred Qualifications

● Strong understanding of YouTube and LinkedIn algorithms, audience retention

strategies, and video SEO best practices.

● Experience with motion graphics and animation using Adobe After Effects or similar

tools.

● Knowledge of AI-powered video editing tools to enhance workflow efficiency.

● Experience managing a team of video editors or freelancers to scale production.

● Familiarity with A/B testing methodologies for video thumbnails and content performance

optimization.

● Background in journalism, digital marketing, or media production is a plus.

● Experience with 3-D Modeling and Rendering Animation

● Experience with
live streaming
or producing webinar-style content is a plus.