Video Editor

Monks; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks, based in Amsterdam, is seeking a Hybrid Editor to transform raw footage into polished, high-impact films for a diverse client portfolio. You will balance top-tier editing skills with post-production pipelines and AI-assisted workflows, collaborating with a creative team to deliver premium assets.

The role requires 4+ years of editing experience, fluency in Dutch and English, and strong knowledge of Premiere Pro and After Effects. DaVinci Resolve is a plus in a fast-paced agency setting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional editing experience with a strong portfolio showcasing visual storytelling and production technique.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.
• Advanced expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro and solid experience with Adobe After Effects for motion graphics.
• Educational background in Film & Media Studies (or equivalent practical experience).
• Collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced agency setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Directors, Producers, and Creatives to interpret scripts and integrate AI-driven techniques that bring the client's vision to life.
• Craft story-driven edits and animations using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.
• Innovate with diverse styles and techniques, combining traditional editing with AI-generated video, graphical elements, and sound selection to elevate storytelling.
• Maintain high visual standards across all deliverables, ensuring every asset meets brand and platform specifications.
• Leverage AI tools throughout the editing process to enhance overall output quality and workflow efficiency.
• Deliver exceptional work on schedule by managing your time alongside operations and production teams.

Skills

4+ years editing experience

Dutch and English fluency

Collaborative mindset

Time management

Education

Film & Media Studies degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers ).

About the Role

As a Hybrid Editor based in Amsterdam, you will harness the power of AI innovation to transform raw film footage or generated shots into polished, high-impact films. Joining our EMEA Content Studio, you will balance top-tier editing skills with a solid understanding of post-production pipelines and cutting-edge creative tools. You understand how pacing, sound design, motion, and editing converge to tell a compelling story, working closely with a talented creative team to deliver premium assets for a diverse portfolio of clients.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with Directors, Producers, and Creatives to interpret scripts and integrate AI-driven techniques that bring the client's vision to life.
• Craft story-driven edits and animations using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.
• Innovate with diverse styles and techniques, combining traditional editing with AI-generated video, graphical elements, and sound selection to elevate storytelling.
• Maintain high visual standards across all deliverables, ensuring every asset meets brand and platform specifications.
• Leverage AI tools throughout the editing process to enhance overall output quality and workflow efficiency.
• Deliver exceptional work on schedule by managing your time alongside operations and production teams.

About You

The essentials:

• 4+ years of professional editing experience with a strong portfolio showcasing visual storytelling and production technique.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.
• Advanced expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro and solid experience with Adobe After Effects for motion graphics.
• Educational background in Film & Media Studies (or equivalent practical experience) combined with a genuine passion for modern filmmaking tools.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving agency setting.

Not a must, but a plus:

• Experience using DaVinci Resolve for colour grading and finishing.
• Practical knowledge of AI capabilities for advanced editing, sound design, and automated workflows.
• Understanding of platform delivery specifications and automation techniques.

At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.

About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with the world around us.

Monks does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.