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Senior Video Editor

Full TimeSeniorCreatives / DesignGlobal
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About the Role

We’re seeking a Senior Video Editor to lead high-impact creative execution across digital channels. This role will be responsible for producing R1 (first-pass) video edits, setting the creative direction for post-production, and ensuring all content aligns with brand standards and performance goals. The position may also involve overseeing and mentoring other video editors to maintain consistency and efficiency across output.

Responsibilities:

  • Own the creation of R1 video edits across paid social, organic, and marketing campaigns
  • Translate creative briefs, brand guidelines, and performance insights into compelling video content
  • Establish pacing, storytelling structure, and visual direction for first-pass edits
  • Collaborate with creative strategists, marketers, and designers to refine concepts and iterations
  • Review and provide feedback on edits from other video editors to ensure quality and alignment
  • Manage and mentor junior or mid-level video editors as needed
  • Maintain consistency in brand voice, tone, and visual identity across all video assets
  • Optimize content for platform-specific requirements (TikTok, Meta, YouTube, etc.)
  • Stay current with video trends, editing techniques, and platform best practices

Must-Have Skills

  • 5+ years of professional video editing experience
  • Paid social video editing
  • Digital marketing video production
  • R1 video editing
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Storytelling and pacing
  • Direct response creative principles
  • Performance-driven editing
  • Creative collaboration
  • Platform-specific optimization (TikTok, Meta, YouTube)
  • Performance data interpretation
  • English communication skills
  • Organization and time management

Nice-to-Have

  • Beauty or skincare industry experience
  • Cosmetics brand experience
  • UGC-style content editing
  • Influencer-driven creatives
  • Motion graphics
  • Animation
  • Team mentoring
  • Creative direction
  • Fast-paced environment experience

Tools & Tech Stack

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • TikTok
  • Meta Ads Platform
  • YouTube
  • Video editing tools

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