Video Editor & Content Creator (Brand & Digital Video)

About the Role
This position involves developing original video ideas and editing engaging content across a corporate brand, projects, products, and marketing channels. The Video Editor & Content Creator will report to the Creative Director and will be instrumental in transforming supplied footage, interviews, architectural renders, animations, and other approved assets into compelling stories for various platforms including social media, campaigns, websites, launches, and customer experiences. The role initially focuses on video content development and post-production but is expected to grow into filming in-house content, covering interviews, product demonstrations, and event coverage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Video Ideas & Content Development

   • Develop original video concepts aligned with brand narratives, campaign objectives, and audience interests.
   • Contribute ideas for recurring series, short-form videos, interviews, explainers, product stories, and project updates.
   • Collaborate with the Content Manager on scripts, interview questions, narrative structure, and on-screen messaging.
   • Prepare treatments, storyboards, reference edits, and footage requirements for review.
   • Identify opportunities to explain the company’s technology, wellbeing, and longevity proposition through clear, relatable stories.
   • Recommend formats and production approaches suited to the available assets, budget, and timeline.

2. Video Editing & Storytelling

   • Edit supplied footage into cohesive videos with strong openings, clear narrative flow, and appropriate pacing.
   • Select effective interview excerpts, supporting footage, renders, graphics, and other approved materials.
   • Produce campaign videos, leadership interviews, project updates, product explainers, event recaps, and social content.
   • Create teasers, cutdowns, alternative openings, and platform-specific versions from longer edits.
   • Turn footage from different sources into a consistent visual story.
   • Manage feedback and revisions accurately through to final approval.

3. Post-Production & Finishing

   • Carry out colour correction, audio cleanup, sound mixing, captioning, and basic graphic treatments.
   • Add titles, lower thirds, transitions, and straightforward text animation using approved brand styles.
   • Collaborate with the Motion Graphic Designer on specialist animation, compositing, and visual effects.
   • Integrate approved music, sound effects, and voiceovers.
   • Check subtitles, names, titles, project details, and on-screen information before delivery.
   • Export final videos to the required quality, dimensions, duration, and file specifications.

4. Social & Digital Video

   • Work with the Social Media Manager to develop video content for the publishing calendar.
   • Adapt edits for vertical, square, and widescreen formats, considering framing, captions, and viewing behaviour.
   • Develop platform-appropriate hooks, sequences, and calls to action.
   • Use audience retention, engagement, and campaign feedback to improve future edits.
   • Recommend relevant video trends and storytelling techniques that fit the company’s identity.
   • Balance planned content with timely requests around launches, events, and business milestones.

5. Production Collaboration & Filming Development

   • Brief internal teams and external videographers on footage needed to achieve the intended edit.
   • Review incoming material and flag missing shots, technical issues, or opportunities for additional capture.
   • Support shoot planning through shot lists, framing references, and continuity requirements.
   • Build practical skills in camera operation, lighting, audio recording, and contributor direction.
   • Progressively take responsibility for straightforward shoots, initially with guidance and support.
   • Develop the ability to capture interviews, demonstrations, behind-the-scenes content, and event footage using appropriate camera or mobile equipment.
   • Follow agreed permissions, access arrangements, and production procedures.

6. Asset Management & Delivery

   • Organise source footage, audio, graphics, project files, and approved final exports.
   • Maintain clear file naming, version control, and backups using company systems.
   • Track briefs, review stages, deadlines, and outstanding inputs.
   • Coordinate approved video delivery with Social Media, Digital Marketing, Events, PR, and other relevant teams.
   • Maintain records of licensed music, stock footage, and other third-party assets.
   • Explore approved AI-assisted editing tools while maintaining human oversight of accuracy, consistency, and final quality.
   • Communicate workload, production constraints, and delivery risks to the Creative Director.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Film, Video Production, Editing, Digital Media, or a related field, or an equivalent professional portfolio.
• 3–5 years of experience in video editing and video content creation.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling, short-form content, interviews, and polished post-production.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
• Working knowledge of After Effects for basic titles, text animation, and graphic treatments.
• Strong understanding of pacing, narrative structure, colour correction, audio, subtitles, and export formats.
• Experience creating video for social media and digital campaigns.
• Ability to develop content ideas and shape supplied material into engaging stories.
• Basic filming knowledge is advantageous, with a clear willingness to develop camera, lighting, and sound skills.
• Experience with technology, real estate, hospitality, lifestyle, or wellbeing content is an advantage.
• Interest in AI-assisted production tools and emerging video formats.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong editorial judgement and visual storytelling.
• Creative ideas grounded in audience and communication objectives.
• Excellent attention to pacing, sound, and detail.
• Understanding of platform-specific video formats.
• Ability to work resourcefully with available footage and assets.
• Clear communication and constructive response to feedback.
• Organisation, file management, and reliable delivery.
• Curiosity and commitment to developing filming capabilities.
• Effective collaboration with Content, Creative, and Marketing teams.
• Accountability for the accuracy and quality of final videos.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Tax-Free Salary: A market-leading monthly package in AED, commensurate with experience.
• Performance Incentives: Rewards linked to quality and delivery outcomes, as per internal company policy.
• Visa & Medical Insurance: Full UAE visa sponsorship and comprehensive health cover.
• Paid Leave: As per internal company policy and UAE Labour Law.
• Annual Flight Ticket & End-of-Service Gratuity: As per UAE market practice and Labour Law.
• Learning & Career Growth: Hands-on development in filming, lighting, audio, and AI-assisted production.