Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Reports to: Creative Motion Lead

Position Summary

The Senior Video Editor is responsible for producing high-quality video content that meets brand, creative, and technical standards. This role requires strong cinematic editing expertise, advanced storytelling skills, and the ability to enhance productions through motion graphics, sound design, visual composition, and generative technologies. The position also involves providing constructive input on scripts and concepts to ensure feasibility, pacing, and effectiveness in the final edit.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, collaborative, and able to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines. They are also comfortable leveraging generative AI tools, including footage and voice over generation, to enhance workflow efficiency and create world-class visual and audio outputs.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit professional video content using cinematic storytelling techniques.
• Evaluate scripts and storyboards and provide expert recommendations to improve structure, pacing, and clarity prior to production or editing.
• Identify potential creative or technical challenges and suggest solutions.
• Synchronize visuals with music and sound design to enhance emotional impact.
• Create and integrate motion graphics, titles, and visual elements to elevate production quality.
• Design title cards, lower thirds, and end frames using sound layout and composition principles.
• Apply fundamental graphic design knowledge (typography, hierarchy, alignment, spacing, color balance) to video outputs.
• Utilize generative AI tools to support editing, visual enhancement, and voice-over creation.
• Manage multiple editing projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality standards.
• Organize project files, assets, and timelines for efficient workflow and collaboration.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Ensure all deliverables meet technical specifications and deadlines.
• Recommend workflow improvements and production efficiencies, leveraging AI tools where appropriate.

Desired Candidate Profile

This role is based in our Cairo Festival City Business Park, New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt office.