Senior Video Editor

Visioneers; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A media production company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Video Editor. This role involves editing documentaries and social media content, collaborating with creative teams, and ensuring high standards of storytelling and technical quality. Candidates must have proven experience in video editing, especially in Arabic content, and possess a strong sense of narrative and pacing. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative individual looking to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Editor or similar role.
• Excellent sense of rhythm, pacing, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to handle feedback and revisions efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Edit short documentaries and long-form video content.
• Adapt long-form content into short-form videos for social media.
• Collaborate closely with the content team and attend relevant meetings.
• Ensure high technical quality and manage multiple projects.

Skills

Storytelling and editorial judgment

Editing Arabic content

Technical execution with editing tools

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Tools

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Final Cut Pro

Job description

Senior Video Editor – Wasl Channel Role Overview

The Senior Editor plays a key role within Wasl Channel’s content and production team. This position is responsible for editing short documentaries, long‑form videos, and social media content, with a strong ability to shape storytelling, pacing, and narrative flow. The role operates in a fast‑paced environment and requires both creative judgment and technical expertise. Final editorial approval is provided by the Channel Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Editing & Storytelling:
  • Edit short documentaries and long‑form video content.
  • Build narrative structures from scratch when required, or follow provided editorial frameworks.
  • Propose and apply: story angles, narrative pacing, scene sequencing.
  • Transform raw footage into cohesive, impactful stories.
• Social Media Content:
  • Adapt long‑form content into short‑form videos suitable for social platforms.
  • Understand social media pacing, formats, and audience behavior.
  • Ensure consistency between long‑form storytelling and short‑form outputs.
• Collaboration & Workflow:
  • Receive editing briefs primarily from the Head of Production.
  • Collaborate when needed with content team members (writers, researchers).
  • Attend only meetings directly related to assigned edits.
  • Manage multiple edits simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Technical Execution:
  • Work confidently with professional editing tools (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro).
  • Perform color correction and color grading.
  • Ensure clean audio and overall technical quality.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Senior Editor or similar role.
• Strong storytelling and editorial judgment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent sense of rhythm, pacing, and visual storytelling.
• Experience editing Arabic content (Arabic is the primary language).
• Ability to handle feedback and revisions efficiently.