Video Editor

James Patrick; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

James Patrick is seeking a Video Editor & Post-Production Lead to helm long-form documentary editing for a Dubai-based client in online media and publishing.

You will edit episodes with storytelling, pacing and narrative structure; craft opens and chapter sequences; handle sound design, color grading and motion graphics; and support shoots across the UAE.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in long-form video editing, documentary style or branded content.
• Strong storytelling and narrative-structure ability.
• On-location shoots experience and camera comfort.
• Social media short-form content experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Edit long-form documentary episodes with storytelling, pacing and narrative structure.
• Create compelling opens, introductions and chapter sequences.
• Handle sound design, dialogue cleanup, audio mixing and colour grading.
• Create motion graphics, lower thirds, and animated graphics.
• Produce short-form videos, trailers and platform-specific cutdowns.
• Manage post-production workflows, media backups, templates and archives.
• Join shoots in Dubai and across the UAE to capture B-roll and support production.
• Use audience retention insights to improve future edits.

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

After Effects

Job description

Client: Online Media and Publishing business

Role:Video Editor & Post-Production Lead

Location: Dubai, UAE

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit long-form documentary episodes with strong storytelling, pacing and narrative structure.
• Create compelling old opens, introductions and chapter sequences.
• Handle sound design, dialogue cleanup, audio mixing and colour grading.
• Create motion graphics, lower thirds, chapter cards and animated graphics.
• Produce short-form videos, trailers and platform-specific cutdowns.
• Manage post-production workflows, media backups, project templates and archives.
• Join selected shoots in Dubai and across the UAE to capture B-roll and support production.
• Use audience retention and performance insights to improve future edits.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in long-form video editing, particularly documentaries, video essays, YouTube content or branded documentaries with a strong portfolio showcasing storytelling and narrative structure.
• Expert in Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, with proficiency in After Effects.
• Strong skills in audio editing, dialogue cleanup, sound design, mixing and colour grading.
• Experience creating engaging short-form content for social media platforms.
• Comfortable with professional cameras and on-location shoots.