Senior Video Editor

AGENSI PEKERJAAN TRUST RECRUIT SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

AGENSI PEKERJAAN TRUST RECRUIT SDN. BHD. is searching for an experienced Video Editor to craft engaging short-form videos, ads, and brand content across multiple digital platforms for English and Chinese audiences.

The role emphasizes strong storytelling, social media trend awareness, and the ability to manage end-to-end post-production—from editing to optimization and asset organization, collaborating with marketing teams to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of video editing experience in an agency, in-house, freelance, or production environment.
• Ability to produce and review bilingual content (English and Chinese).
• Strong storytelling, pacing, transitions, typography, audio, and visual composition.

Responsibilities

• Multi-Platform Editing: Edit videos for social media, paid advertising, and brand campaigns across platforms.
• Short-Form Content Creation: Create engaging shorts with hooks, pacing, subtitles, motion graphics, and sound design.
• Long-Form Production: Produce interviews, tutorials, educational videos, and event highlights as needed.
• Localization & Subtitles: Add English and Chinese subtitles and on-screen text.
• Post-Production Workflow: Manage editing, color correction, audio cleanup, exporting, and version control.
• Content Repurposing: Adapt footage into formats for different platforms and audiences.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with marketing and content teams to meet deadlines.
• Creative Optimization: Develop hooks and angles for advertising tests and optimization.
• Asset Management: Keep project files organized and ready for publishing.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Bilingual EN/CN

Social media trends

Post-production

Time management

Collaboration

Job description

Are you a skilled video editor who knows how to turn raw footage into engaging content that captures attention and drives results?

We are looking for an experienced Video Editor to produce high-quality short-form videos, creative advertising assets, and brand content across multiple digital platforms.

This role is ideal for a creative professional with strong storytelling skills, a deep understanding of social media trends, and the ability to produce compelling video content for both Chinese-speaking and English-speaking audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Platform Editing: Edit videos for social media, paid advertising, and brand campaigns across TikTok, RedNote (Xiaohongshu), WeChat, Instagram Reels, YouTube, Facebook, and other platforms.

Short-Form Content Creation: Create engaging short-form videos featuring strong opening hooks, effective pacing, subtitles, motion graphics, and sound design.

Long-Form Production: Produce longer-form content, including interviews, tutorials, educational videos, and event highlights when required.

Localization & Subtitles: Add English and Chinese subtitles, on-screen text, and consistent brand visuals.

Post-Production Workflow: Manage the complete post-production workflow, including footage organization, editing, basic color correction, audio cleanup, exporting, and version control.

Content Repurposing: Repurpose existing footage into multiple creative formats and variations tailored for different platforms and target audiences.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with marketing and content teams to develop creative concepts and deliver projects according to deadlines.

Creative Optimization: Produce alternative hooks, captions, and creative angles for advertising tests and campaign optimization.

Asset Management: Maintain organized project files and ensure all video assets are ready for publishing.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: Minimum 1 to 2 years of video editing experience in an agency, in-house, freelance, or production environment.

Language Skills: Ability to produce and review bilingual content (English and Chinese).

Core Competencies: Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, transitions, typography, audio, and visual composition.

Short-Form Expertise: Proven experience editing short-form social media content utilizing effective hooks, viewer-retention techniques, and engagement drivers.

Technical Proficiency: High proficiency in professional video editing software and post-production workflows.

Work Style: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and incorporate constructive feedback efficiently.

Added Advantages

Experience in lifestyle, e-commerce, digital media, or corporate brand content production.

Comprehensive understanding of social media trends, platform formats, and content performance metrics.

Experience producing paid advertising creatives and A/B testing different video variations.

Familiarity with motion graphics templates, MOGRTs, or scalable creative production workflows.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.