Video Editor

TSL Media Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital media company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Video Editor to join their YouTube & Video Production team. The role involves collaborating with channel leads and producers to create impactful organic content. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of video editing experience with a strong portfolio. Proficiency in tools like Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro is essential, along with clear communication skills in English. This position offers a chance to contribute creatively in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in video editing.
• Strong portfolio showcasing compelling visual stories.
• Experience in editing long-form YouTube videos.

Responsibilities

• Deliver top-quality creative edits for relevant channels.
• Streamline workflow and asset organization.
• Collaborate with Video Producers to meet objectives.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Effective communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Illustrator

Canva

Job description

We are seeking a Video Editor for our YouTube & Video Production team based in Malaysia.

You will be working closely with the Youtube Channel Leads and Video Producers to craft impactful organic content for our 3 key channels, The Smart Local, Eatbook & Zula. This includes being responsible for the entire post production process (offline & online) and advising the production team for any post-production best practices. The ideal candidate should have experience editing organic content or long form content for YouTube.

What you will do

• Deliver top-quality creative edits and execute an efficient post‑production process for the relevant channels
• Understand and adhere to the different brand standards, guidelines and styles
• Streamline workflow, delivery and asset organisation
• Independently manage multiple edit projects concurrently, balancing time constraints whilst maintaining qualityCollaborate with the Video Producers to understand video objectives and contribute innovative ideas to enhance the visual storytelling
• Continuously discover and implement new post‑production initiatives to increase efficiency

A successful candidate should have

• At least 3 years of experience in video editing, with a strong portfolio showcasing your ability to tell compelling visual stories
• Experience in editing long‑form YouTube videos and YouTube Shorts for organic channels
• Proficiency in industry‑standard video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve)
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator or Canva to create graphics for the videos
• Experience in motion graphics or animation is advantageous
• Clear and effective communication skills in English that allow for seamless collaboration and storytelling. Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is advantageous
• Creative, organised and able to work independently
• Meticulous about the details, ensuring the quality and accuracy of deliverables prior to submission