ABOUT Kijamii:
Kijamii is an independent, award-winning advertising agency driven by innovation and culture, with a rich legacy of over 14 years, operating regionally with offices in Dubai, Cairo and Riyadh.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Editing Unit Lead position is a strategic leadership role that oversees post-production editing operations and drives excellence across all video content creation. This role combines strategic vision with hands-on expertise, managing high-performing teams while ensuring the delivery of exceptional creative output. The position holder will be responsible for leading complex production projects, maintaining industry-leading quality standards, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the editing department. This role shapes the future of creative content while mentoring the next generation of editing professionals.
Reports To: Studio Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
- Lead, mentor, and manage the editing team while developing and implementing their Learning & Development plans
- Oversee high-production projects from conception to final delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines and creative vision
- Prepare and present detailed project reports to senior management, including progress updates and resource utilization
- Establish and maintain rigorous quality assurance protocols across all editing stages to ensure best practices are followed
- Develop, document, and enforce best practices for editing workflows, file management, and delivery specifications
- Ensure all content meets industry standards, platform requirements, and client specifications through technical compliance oversight
- Research, evaluate, and recommend new editing tools, software, and post-production technologies to enhance creative capabilities
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving content formats across various platforms and media
- Lead the implementation of new technologies and workflows, including training and change management for the team
- Coordinate collaborative editing workflows between editors and post-production stakeholders including colorists and sound designers
- Optimize team assignments and resource allocation based on project requirements and individual team member strengths.
- Foster a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and creative experimentation.
Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Media Arts, Communications, or related creative field preferred
Experience
4-6 years of proven management experience in post-production or creative industries with an extensive portfolio showcasing diverse project types and demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver projects successfully
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities for client interaction and team coordination
- Strong, advanced knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, including its comprehensive toolset and plugin ecosystem
- Deep familiarity with collaborative editing workflows between editors and post-production stakeholders including colorists and sound designers
- Strong knowledge and practical experience with AI-powered tools and applications that enhance the editing process
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills for technical and creative challenges
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and industry developments
This position is open until March, 5 2026
Placement is based on the candidate's experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the shortlist will be contacted.
We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at Kijamii.
