Video Editor - MTN

About the Role

This opportunity is for a Video Editor based in Canada working remotely for a fast-paced entertainment media brand focused on film and television news. The role involves transforming raw footage, interviews, and scripts into engaging content for both short and long-form videos to capture and maintain audience interest.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and deliver high-quality short- and long-form video content from initial raw material to final product, ensuring creative and technical excellence.
• Work closely with producers and creative teams to craft compelling storylines, manage pacing, and enhance the emotional and visual flow of videos.
• Choose impactful footage, interviews, soundbites, music, and visuals to strengthen storytelling.
• Incorporate graphics, captions, transitions, sound design, and other creative elements to increase engagement.
• Adapt videos for various platforms, aspect ratios, and audience preferences while adhering to brand guidelines and quality standards.
• Manage use of approved content with proper attribution and ensure compliance when required.
• Respond to feedback, implement revisions, and meet final delivery deadlines efficiently.
• Analyze audience interaction and feedback to refine future content strategy.
• Keep up with current video editing trends, platform updates, competitor content, and emerging tools.
• Maintain clear communication with producers and cross-functional teams throughout the editing process.
• Support timely production schedules, including occasional weekend availability as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated experience editing digital video content in both short- and long-form formats.
• A strong portfolio showcasing storytelling prowess, pacing, creativity, and audience engagement.
• Proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro or equivalent professional video editing software.
• Experience with editing interviews, contributor footage, voiceovers, music, graphics, captions, and tailoring social media content.
• Deep understanding of digital platforms, video format requirements, audience retention tactics, and content optimization strategies.
• Exceptional visual judgement with meticulous attention to video, audio, graphic, and textual detail.
• Capability to convert raw resources into engaging narratives that resonate with viewers.
• Highly organized, strong communicator, and adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to incorporate constructive feedback, meet deadlines, and maintain consistent quality.
• Flexible to adapt to rapid content cycles and occasional weekend production demands.

Benefits

• Work fully remotely from Canada with a flexible working environment that encourages creative collaboration.
• Full-time employment within a creative digital media company focused on entertainment video content.
• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced producers and creative professionals in the media industry.
• Gain experience with multi-platform video strategies and stay updated with media trends.
• Develop advanced storytelling, video editing, and digital content production skills.

Additional Information

This role is managed by a partner organization responsible for reviewing applications and coordinating the recruitment process. The use of AI-assisted evaluation tools supports the shortlisting process, but final hiring decisions are made by humans. Candidates are assured of privacy in accordance with data protection laws.