Video Editor

Job Title: Video Editor

Location: New Cairo, Egypt

Job Type: Full-time, Onsite

Department: Creative / Production

Reports To: Creative Director / Head of Post-Production

About the Role

We are looking for a highly creative and technically proficient Senior Video Editor to join our fast-paced Marketing & Advertising agency in New Cairo. You will not just cut clips; you will shape brand stories, optimize for platform-specific engagement, and bring big-budget commercial concepts to life. You must be comfortable working under tight deadlines, collaborating with creative teams, and mentoring junior editors.

Key Responsibilities

Video Post-Production: Edit high-quality video content for TV commercials, digital ads (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels), corporate films, social media campaigns, and OOH digital screens.

Storytelling & Pacing: Interpret creative briefs and scripts to assemble raw footage into compelling narratives that align with brand voice and campaign KPIs.

Motion Graphics Integration: Collaborate with motion designers to incorporate lower thirds, kinetic typography, animated logos, and VFX elements seamlessly.

Audio & Color: Perform basic audio mixing, noise reduction, and color grading to ensure a polished, broadcast-ready output.

Versioning: Create multiple cutdowns (15s, 30s, 60s, vertical, square, horizontal) for different platforms without losing the core message.

Quality Control: Ensure all deliverables meet technical specifications (resolution, codecs, aspect ratios, frame rates) for various media.

Asset Management: Organize and maintain project files, raw footage, and final exports on internal servers (New Cairo onsite).

Onsite Collaboration: Work directly with directors, copywriters, and art directors in the New Cairo studio to iterate quickly based on real-time feedback.

Mentorship: Guide junior editors and interns on editing workflows, shortcuts, and creative techniques.

Qualifications & Skills

Must-Have:

Experience: 1-3 years of professional video editing experience

Portfolio: A strong showreel demonstrating commercial work, fast-paced edits, and platform-specific social media content.

Technical Proficiency:

Advanced in: Adobe Premiere Pro & After Effects.

Proficient in: DaVinci Resolve (color grading) and Adobe Audition / Audacity (audio).

Working knowledge of: Photoshop, Illustrator (for asset preparation).

Industry Knowledge: Understanding of marketing funnels, retention curves, and hook strategies for social media (TikTok/Reels/Shorts).

Soft Skills: Exceptional time management, ability to take constructive criticism, and calm under deadline pressure.

Onsite Requirement: Must be willing to work full-time from our New Cairo office (5th Settlement / New Cairo area).

Nice-to-Have:

Experience with 3D software (Blender, Cinema 4D) for basic integrations.

Knowledge of Arabic typography and subtitling standards.

Experience shooting with mirrorless/cinema cameras (Sony, Blackmagic, RED).

Familiarity with project management tools (Frame.io, Trello, Asana, Monday.com).