Video Editor & Creative Director

Responsibilities:

Video Editing & Post-Production:

• Edit high-quality short-form and long-form video content for social media and digital platforms.
• Turn raw footage into engaging, polished and well-paced videos.
• Add captions, transitions, sound effects, music, motion graphics and other relevant elements.
• Apply appropriate colour correction, sound balancing and other post-production techniques.
• Adapt video content for different platforms and formats, including Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube.
• Ensure final videos meet the required creative and technical standards.

Creative Direction & Concept Development:

• Develop creative concepts and visual approaches for campaigns, social media content, product launches and brand storytelling.
• Translate marketing objectives and content ideas into strong visual executions.
• Develop storyboards, shot lists, references and creative directions where required.
• Bring fresh ideas, formats and visual styles to the content strategy.
• Identify trends and creatively adapt relevant formats without compromising the brand's identity.

Shoot Direction & Production:

• Plan and coordinate video shoots in collaboration with the Marketing team.
• Direct talent, presenters and other participants during shoots.
• Guide framing, composition, lighting, camera movement, performance and overall visual execution.
• Work with content creators and other members of the creative team to ensure the intended concept is properly executed.
• Take initiative during shoots and make real-time creative decisions when necessary.
• Participate actively in onsite content production.

Creative Quality Control:

• Review footage and final edits to ensure consistency with the intended concept and brand standards.
• Maintain high standards for visual quality, storytelling, pacing, audio and overall presentation.
• Review and improve content based on feedback and performance insights.
• Ensure all final assets are properly formatted, organised and ready for publication.

Content & Marketing Collaboration:

• Work closely with the Content Strategist, Social Media team and Marketing Lead to develop and execute content.
• Contribute creative input during content planning and campaign development.
• Support product launches, promotional campaigns, activations and other marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with other creatives, including photographers, designers and content creators, where required.

File & Asset Management:

• Organise raw footage, project files, edited videos and other creative assets.
• Maintain an organised and accessible video asset library.
• Ensure project files are properly backed up and easy for the team to retrieve when required.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in video editing, creative production, content production or a related role.
• Strong practical experience creating and editing social media video content.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut or other professional video editing software.
• Strong understanding of video storytelling, pacing, composition and visual communication.
• Experience directing or coordinating video shoots.
• Ability to develop creative concepts and translate them into finished visual content.
• Good understanding of Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and other digital content formats.
• Strong understanding of current video and social media trends.
• Good eye for visual detail, quality and consistency.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects from concept to completion.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple creative projects and deadlines.
• Experience in FMCG, food, lifestyle, consumer brands or similar industries is an advantage.
• Portfolio Required