Video Editor

ASK Headhunter; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a skilled video editor to craft engaging social content across platforms like WeChat, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

You will edit, caption, and add motion graphics, subtitles, and sound design, while collaborating with Marketing to meet deadlines.

Applicant should have 2+ years of experience, Mandarin fluency, and a strong eye for storytelling and retention mechanics.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of video editing experience (agency/in-house/freelance acceptable).
• Mandarin fluency (spoken and written) is required.
• Strong fundamentals in storytelling, pacing, transitions, typography, and audio.
• Experience editing short-form social content with strong retention mechanics (first 1–3 seconds, hooks, CTA).
• Able to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and respond to feedback efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Edit and deliver videos for social media, performance ads, and brand campaigns across platforms (WeChat, RedNote, TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn).
• Create platform-native short-form videos with hooks, pacing, captions, motion graphics, and sound design.
• Produce longer-form content when needed (interviews, education, event highlights, tutorials).
• Add subtitles (EN/CN), on-screen text, basic motion graphics, and brand-consistent visuals.
• Manage post-production workflow: ingest, cutting, color correction (basic), audio cleanup (basic), exports, and versioning.
• Collaborate with Marketing/Content to interpret briefs, propose creative approaches, and deliver on timelines.
• Repurpose existing footage into multiple formats and variants for different audiences and platforms.
• Maintain an organized project/file structure and deliver assets ready for publishing.

Skills

Video editing

Mandarin fluency

Storytelling

Project management

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• 2+ years of video editing experience (agency/in-house/freelance acceptable).
• Mandarin fluency is mandatory (spoken and written) to support bilingual content and collaboration.
• Solid fundamentals in storytelling, pacing, transitions, typography, and audio.
• Experience editing short-form social content with strong attention to retention mechanics (first 1–3 seconds, hooks, CTA).
• Able to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and respond to feedback efficiently.

Bahasa Malaysia,Chinese,English

Key responsibilities

• Edit and deliver videos for social media, performance ads, and brand campaigns (e.g., Wechat, RedNote, TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn).
• Create platform-native short-form videos: hooks, pacing, captions, motion graphics, and sound design.
• Produce longer-form content where needed (interviews, education, event highlights, tutorials).
• Add subtitles (EN/CN), on-screen text, basic motion graphics, and brand consistent visual elements.
• Manage post-production workflow: ingest, cutting, color correction (basic), audio cleanup (basic), exports, and versioning.
• Collaborate with Marketing/Content teams to interpret briefs, propose creative approaches, and deliver on timelines.
• Repurpose existing footage into multiple formats and variants for different audiences and platforms.
• Maintain an organized project/file structure and deliver assets ready for publishing.