Video Editor

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Video Editor

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Video Editing & Post-Production: Edit raw footage into polished, high-quality videos using Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar tools.
• Creative Storytelling: Transform scripts, interviews, and visuals into compelling narratives that connect with the target audience.
• Motion Graphics & Visual Effects: Add text overlays, transitions, animations, and light visual effects to enhance storytelling and viewer engagement.
• Audio Enhancement: Sync and balance sound, apply music and voiceovers, and ensure clear audio quality in all deliverables.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure that every video reflects the company's tone, branding, and visual style guidelines.
• Platform Optimization: Adapt video content for various channels — social media (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook), websites, digital ads, and events — with correct aspect ratios and duration formats.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the creative director, producers, graphic designers, and marketing teams to ensure timely delivery and alignment with campaign goals.
• Content Management: Organize, archive, and maintain video assets and project files for easy retrieval and future use.
• Feedback & Improvement: Incorporate team and client feedback efficiently, and continuously refine the quality and storytelling impact of your work.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or diploma in Film Production, Media Studies, Communication, Design, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory).
• Experience: 2-6 years of professional experience in video editing, preferably in an agency, production house, or digital marketing environment.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition) or Final Cut Pro.
• Familiarity with DaVinci Resolve for color correction and grading.
• Basic understanding of camera formats, codecs, and export settings for web and broadcast.
• Creative Strengths: Strong visual sense, understanding of pacing, rhythm, and transitions; ability to craft engaging narratives from raw footage.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for color correction, framing, and visual flow.
• Communication Skills: Ability to take direction, give and receive feedback constructively, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Time Management: Strong organizational and multitasking skills to meet multiple project deadlines.
  

Preferred Skills (Good To Have)

• Experience in motion graphics design or basic 3D animation.
• Familiarity with social media trends, short-form video editing (Reels, Shorts, TikTok).
• Knowledge of video compression, metadata tagging, and digital asset management systems.
• Understanding of storyboarding, scriptwriting, and pre-production planning