Remote TV Editor — Story-Driven Video Specialist

Ascendia Works, Inc.; Makati; Remote; PHP 335,000 - 614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

HMO from day one for you and up to two

Job summary

Ascendia Works, Inc. is seeking a Video Editor for an Australian client.

The role focuses on editing unscripted and semi-scripted television content, shaping raw footage into polished episodes with presenter-led dialogue. You will collaborate with producers to maintain tone, pacing, and narrative goals, primarily using Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere, and you will work remotely from within the Greater Metro Manila area.

Qualifications

• A high level of fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience communicating and collaborating with native English speakers.
• Strong professional experience using Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere (and willing to learn Final Cut Pro).
• Strong storytelling instincts, with an excellent sense of timing and pacing.
• The ability to shape engaging narratives from unscripted footage.
• Excellent attention to detail, continuity, and editorial accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and file management practices.
• The ability to interpret creative briefs and implement producer feedback effectively.
• Consistent communication skills and dependable turnaround times.
• The ability to work independently in a remote environment while remaining collaborative and responsive.
• Previous experience editing television, reality, lifestyle, documentary, or unscripted content will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Follow a predesigned format of the assigned TV project.
• Edit dialogue and interactions between presenters.
• Create clear, engaging, and compelling stories from raw footage.
• Select the strongest takes, reactions, and moments to support the narrative.
• Use B-roll, cutaways, and other supporting footage to create seamless edits.
• Maintain natural pacing, flow, and conversational authenticity.
• Add music and basic sound design elements to enhance storytelling.
• Perform basic audio mixing and colour correction.
• Incorporate feedback and revisions from producers and other stakeholders.
• Keep Final Cut Pro libraries, projects, and media assets organised and compliant with team workflows.
• Meet production schedules and delivery deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Collaborate effectively with producers, post‑production staff, and other team members.

Skills

English fluency

Storytelling

Attention to detail

Remote collaboration

Independent work

Timing & pacing

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Ascendia Works, Inc. is seeking a Video Editor for an Australian client.

The role focuses on editing unscripted and semi-scripted television content, shaping raw footage into polished episodes with presenter-led dialogue. You will collaborate with producers to maintain tone, pacing, and narrative goals, primarily using Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere, and you will work remotely from within the Greater Metro Manila area.