Video Editor

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Job Title: Video Editor

Location: Beirut, Lebanon

Team: VML

Job Description

VML is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Video Editor to join our creative team in Beirut, Lebanon. As a Video Editor, you will play a key role in transforming raw footage into polished, engaging video content that aligns with client campaigns and brand objectives. This position requires a creative thinker with technical expertise, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a fast-paced agency environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit raw video footage into high-quality, visually compelling content that aligns with scripts, storyboards, and client briefs.
• Collaborate closely with the creative team, including team leads, producers, and designers, to ensure videos meet project goals and client expectations.
• Organize and sequence scenes logically to create cohesive narratives while maintaining the intended tone and style.
• Implement feedback from the Creative Leads and other stakeholders, ensuring revisions are completed promptly and accurately.
• Utilize visualization skills to imagine how scenes will look after edits and apply necessary enhancements to achieve desired outcomes.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and techniques to bring fresh ideas and innovation to video projects.
• Work with large volumes of video content for various client campaigns, maintaining consistency and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Ensure all final deliverables meet technical specifications for different platforms (e.g., social media, web, TV).

Role Requirements

• Creative Thinking: Ability to translate raw footage into a finished product that tells a compelling story while adhering to a script or storyboard.
• Reading Comprehension & Critical Thinking: Strong understanding of scripts and the ability to interpret them effectively.
• Organizational Skills: Proficiency in placing scenes in logical order and managing project files efficiently.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in editing and reviewing work to ensure error-free output.
• Direction Following: Ability to take direction and implement feedback from the Creative Lead and other team members.
• Visualization Skills: Capacity to imagine how a scene will look once edited and enhanced.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of video editing, photo editing, and production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and similar tools.
• Time Management: Exceptional ability to manage time effectively and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills and Experiences

• Proven experience in video editing, ideally within an advertising agency or similar creative environment.
• Proficiency in relevant tools and software, with a portfolio showcasing previous work.
• Familiarity with creating video content for various platforms, including social media, digital ads, and broadcast.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a creative team.
• Experience working on high-volume video projects for client campaigns.
• Knowledge of motion graphics and animation is a plus.
• Passion for storytelling and a keen eye for visual aesthetics.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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