Videographer & Video Editor

MAK Developers; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MAK Developers seeks a creative videographer and video editor to independently develop and deliver high-quality content across Dubai real estate, tourism and visa services. The role blends cinematic production with fast, performance-focused social editing.

The position involves shooting property walkthroughs, tourism footage, visa content and brand films, plus editing for Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts. You will deliver multiple versions for ads and sales teams.

Qualifications

• At least three years of video editing experience in real estate, hospitality, tourism or lifestyle.
• Ability to develop original video ideas rather than following instructions.
• Strong understanding of current social media trends and Dubai market content.
• Proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Experience using CapCut for fast social edits.
• Comfortable with DSLR or mirrorless cameras, gimbals, lighting and audio equipment.
• Strong cinematic shooting, composition and lighting skills.
• Excellent vertical video editing, fast pacing and attention-grabbing starts.

Responsibilities

• Shoot property walkthroughs, construction updates, site visits and interviews across Dubai projects.
• Create tourism content covering Dubai attractions, experiences and hotels.
• Produce Dubai visa content including guides, explainers and testimonials.
• Edit vertical short-form content for Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts (~15–25 edits/mo).
• Produce longer project films and promotional videos.
• Handle colour grading, sound mixing, motion graphics, subtitles and lower thirds.
• Deliver multiple versions for paid ads, organic social, brokers and sales teams.
• Adapt content for property buyers, investors, tourists and visa applicants.
• Keep media library organised and manage backups/storage.
• Use AI video tools when live shooting is impractical.

Skills

Video editing

Story ideas

Social media trends

Premiere Pro/After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

CapCut

DSLR/mirrorless cameras

Gimbals/lighting/audio

Color grading

Motion graphics/titling

Multilingual content (English/Arabic)

Fast-paced project management

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

CapCut

Runway (AI video tools)

Higgsfield

Kling

Veo

Job description

We are looking for a creative, hands-on videographer and video editor who can independently develop and deliver high-quality content across Dubai real estate, tourism and visa services. The role combines cinematic production with fast, performance-focused social editing.

Role Overview

We are looking for a creative, hands-on videographer and video editor who can independently develop and deliver high-quality content across Dubai real estate, tourism and visa services. The role combines cinematic production with fast, performance-focused social editing.

Responsibilities

• Shoot property walkthroughs, construction updates, site visits and interviews across our Dubai projects.
• Create tourism content covering Dubai attractions, experiences, dhow cruises, hotels and lifestyle destinations.
• Produce Dubai visa content, including application guides, document explainers, travel updates, customer testimonials and promotional campaigns.
• Shoot cinematic lifestyle films, brand videos, tourism campaigns and project launch films.
• Develop original video concepts, plan the shots and execute them independently without waiting for a detailed brief.
• Edit vertical short-form content for Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts. The main output will be approximately 15-25 edits per month.
• Produce longer project films, brand videos, destination videos and sales-support content.
• Handle colour grading, sound mixing, motion graphics, subtitles and lower thirds.
• Deliver multiple versions of the same asset for paid advertising, organic social media, brokers, travel agents and sales teams.
• Adapt content for different audiences, including property buyers, investors, Dubai tourists and visa applicants.
• Keep the media library organised, including raw footage, project archives, tourism content and reusable B-roll.
• Manage equipment, footage backups and file storage.
• Use AI video tools when live shooting is not practical.

Required Skills

• At least three years of video editing experience, preferably in real estate, hospitality, tourism or lifestyle.
• Ability to develop original video ideas instead of only following instructions.
• Strong understanding of current social media trends and content that performs well in the Dubai market.
• Professional-level knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Experience using CapCut for fast social media edits.
• Comfortable working with DSLR or mirrorless cameras, gimbals, lighting and audio equipment.
• Strong cinematic shooting skills, including camera movement, composition, framing and lighting setups.
• Excellent understanding of vertical video editing, fast pacing and capturing attention within the first two seconds.
• Experience with colour grading and basic sound design.
• Motion graphics, animated text and professional titling skills.
• Ability to simplify property, tourism and Dubai visa information into engaging visual content.
• Able to work quickly, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Nice to Have

• Photography experience alongside videography.
• Previous experience producing Dubai tourism, travel, visa or real estate content.
• Experience creating multilingual content, particularly in English and Arabic.
• Experience with AI video tools such as Runway, Higgsfield, Kling or Veo.
• Licensed drone operation and experience capturing aerial footage.
• Basic understanding of paid social advertising and creating performance-focused video variations.

What Success Looks Like

Consistent, polished content delivered on schedule; strong hooks and storytelling for vertical platforms; organised production files; and creative ideas that support property sales, tourism bookings and Dubai visa enquiries.