Creative and Skilled Video Editor to Join Our Team
We are seeking a talented and passionate Video Editor to join our growing creative team. In this role, you will be responsible for transforming raw footage into compelling and high-quality video content that aligns with our brand’s vision and marketing objectives. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a strong sense of storytelling, and the technical expertise to bring creative concepts to life.
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job Type: Full-time, Freelance
Key Responsibilities:
- Post-Production Leadership: Manage the entire post-production process, from assembling raw footage to delivering final, polished video content. This includes reviewing, logging, and organizing footage, as well as creating a cohesive narrative.
- Creative Editing: Edit a variety of video projects, including but not limited to, marketing and promotional videos, social media content (e.g., short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts), corporate videos, tutorials, and internal communications.
- Storytelling and Pacing: Craft compelling narratives by selecting the best takes, trimming footage for pacing and flow, and ensuring logical sequencing to effectively communicate the intended message.
- Visual Enhancements: Enhance video content with motion graphics, text overlays, color correction, and other visual effects to increase engagement and visual appeal.
- Audio Integration: Integrate and edit audio elements, including dialogue, voiceovers, music, and sound effects, ensuring clear and balanced sound mixing.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing, content, and design teams to understand project goals, provide creative input, and ensure brand consistency across all video content.
- Technical Execution: Export final video content in various formats optimized for different platforms and devices, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to technical specifications.
- Asset Management: Maintain an organized library of video assets, including raw footage, project files, and final exports.
- Stay Current: Keep abreast of the latest video editing techniques, industry trends, and social media best practices to continuously elevate the quality of our video content.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven Experience: A strong portfolio showcasing a range of video editing projects and a proven track record of creating engaging video content.
- Software Proficiency: Expertise in professional video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
- Motion Graphics Skills: Proficiency in Adobe After Effects or similar software for creating motion graphics and visual effects is highly desirable.
- Technical Knowledge: A solid understanding of video and audio formats, codecs, and best practices for web and social media video.
- Creative Mindset: A natural storyteller with a strong sense of visual aesthetics, timing, and rhythm.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous in all aspects of the editing process, from seamless cuts to accurate color grading.
- Time Management: Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with team members.
- Educational Background: A degree or diploma in Film Production, Multimedia Arts, Communications, or a related field is a plus, but not required if a strong portfolio and relevant experience are demonstrated.
Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points):
- Experience with color grading and sound design.
- Familiarity with graphic design principles and software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator).
- Experience with 3D animation software.
- Knowledge of camera operation and basic lighting setups.
We encourage all qualified and enthusiastic individuals to apply and share their creative vision with us. If you are a passionate storyteller who thrives in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.
