Senior Video Editor

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly creative Senior Video Editor with a deep, proven passion for the Food & Beverage industry. You aren't just an editor; you're a visual chef. You understand that editing for F&B is about rhythm, pacing, and sensory appeal. You know how to make a dish look irresistible, how to capture the steam rising from a hot plate, and how to make a cocktail pour look like a work of art.

As our Senior Video Editor, you will be responsible for owning the post-production process from end-to-end, transforming raw footage into compelling, mouth-watering video content that drives engagement, builds our brand, and stops thumbs from scrolling.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Post-Production:

  Manage all aspects of video post-production, from ingesting and organizing footage to final delivery.

• Creative Storytelling:

  Edit and assemble raw footage into dynamic, narrative-driven videos, including social media cuts (Reels, TikToks), recipe tutorials, YouTube series, brand stories, and paid ad creative.

• F&B-Specific Editing:

  Apply advanced editing techniques to make food and beverage content look delicious, appetizing, and highly engaging.

• Color Grading:

  Perform expert-level color correction and grading to ensure all video content is vibrant, on-brand, and makes the food the star.

• Sound Design & Mixing:

  Clean, mix, and master audio. Select and edit music, and add sound effects to elevate the viewing experience (e.g., the sizzle of a pan, the clink of a glass).

• Motion Graphics:

  Create simple to intermediate motion graphics, text overlays, and transitions (e.g., in-video recipe steps, promotional text) using After Effects or Premiere Pro templates.

• Concept & Collaboration:

  Work closely with the marketing team, chefs, bartenders, and social media managers to brainstorm and pitch video concepts that align with our brand goals.

• Asset Management:

  Maintain an organized digital asset library and manage post-production workflows efficiently.

• Mentorship:

  Provide guidance and feedback to junior editors or content creators (if applicable).

• Trend Monitoring:

  Stay on the cutting edge of video trends, editing styles, and platform changes, especially within the F&B space on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience:

  A minimum of 5 years of professional video editing experience.

• Portfolio:

  A

  stellar and mandatory portfolio

  that strongly features high-quality, beautifully edited food and beverage content.

• Software Mastery:

  Expert-level proficiency in

  Adobe Creative Suite

  (Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition).

• Technical Expertise:

• Exceptional skills in storytelling, pacing, and rhythm.

• Advanced knowledge of color grading (experience with DaVinci Resolve is a major plus).
• Strong understanding of sound design, mixing, and music selection.
• Proficiency in creating engaging motion graphics and titles.

• Platform Fluency:

  Proven experience editing for all major social platforms (Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook) and a deep understanding of their unique aspect ratios, file types, and stylistic trends.

• F&B Passion:

  A genuine interest in and knowledge of food, drink, and restaurant culture. You "get" what makes food content work.

• Attributes:

  Meticulous attention to detail, highly organized, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience with camera operation (DSLR, Mirrorless, or Cinema cameras).
• Food or product videography/photography skills.
• Direct experience working in-house for an F&B brand, restaurant group, or a creative agency with F&B clients.
• Advanced 3D animation or complex motion graphics skills.