Video Editing Expert - Remote

YO IT Consulting; Abu Dhabi; Remote; AED 205,000 - 328,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking a Video Editing Expert to influence AI learning through professional editing workflows. This remote position requires advanced expertise in OpenShot or Shotcut, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to manage video projects from inception to completion. You will optimize workflows and showcase your editing rationale while contributing to a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and passionate about advancing AI technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience completing full video projects from start to finish.
• Meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Ability to organize, manage, and optimize large sets of digital assets and timelines.
• Meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
• Comfort working independently in a remote, distributed environment.
• Passion for education, collaboration, and advancing AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive video editing projects using OpenShot or Shotcut.
• Showcase your workflow for AI training purposes.
• Continuously optimize project workflows.
• Continuously optimize workflows for efficiency and high production value.
• Troubleshoot challenges and document your approach for knowledge sharing.
• Participate in feedback to refine video editing guidelines and best practices.
• Contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and transparency.

Skills

Advanced expertise in OpenShot or Shotcut

Strong portfolio of video editing work

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to manage digital assets

Attention to detail

Independent work in remote settings

Passion for education and AI technologies

Tools

OpenShot

Shotcut

Job description

Overview

Join our customer's team as a Video Editing Expert to help shape how the next generation of AI learns professional editing workflows. You’ll work end-to-end on real projects using OpenShot or Shotcut, sharing your authentic editing process, decision-making, and creative problem-solving skills. This is a unique opportunity to directly influence digital tools by demonstrating the craft and mindset of an experienced video editor.

Details

Job Title: Video Editing Expert
Job Type: Contract
Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive video editing projects—from raw footage organization to polished final export—using OpenShot or Shotcut.
• Showcase your real workflow, including asset management, sequencing, pacing, and creative problem resolution, while being recorded for AI training purposes.
• Collaborate with the team to capture your editing rationale and articulate your decisions clearly in both written and verbal formats.
• Continuously optimize project workflows, ensuring efficiency and high production value at every stage.
• Troubleshoot technical or creative challenges as they arise, proactively documenting your approach.
• Participate in feedback sessions, helping refine guidelines for video editing best practices.
• Contribute to an environment dedicated to knowledge sharing and process transparency.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in OpenShot or Shotcut, with proven experience completing full projects from start to finish—this is absolutely essential.
• Strong portfolio of video editing work demonstrating your ability to transform raw footage into compelling stories.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on explaining your choices and workflow.
• Ability to organize, manage, and optimize large sets of digital assets and timelines.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Comfort working independently in a remote, distributed environment.
• Passion for education, collaboration, and advancing AI technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching or mentoring others in video editing tools or workflows.
• Background in user experience, process design, or workflow optimization.
• Familiarity with newer trends in AI-driven content creation and editing.