Video Editor

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

Remuneration: Excellent remuneration incl. monthly basic salary, government-mandated benefits, plus HMO from Day one for you and up to two dependents.

Location: 100% remote/work-from-home (WFH). However, candidates must reside within Greater Metro Manila and be available to attend the annual team Christmas party and other occasional company social events.

Working Hours: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM PHT (9.30am to 6.30pm Melbourne, Australia time)

Client Overview

Our Australian client is a proven innovator in non-scripted and semi-scripted television, producing content across Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Canada. Working with broadcasters around the world, the team continually reimagines how established television formats can be elevated through visually compelling and story-driven storytelling.

With many years of experience producing lifestyle and reality programming for global audiences, they have delivered more than 1,000 hours of engaging television content. In 2022, the company received an Emmy Award for one of its television productions.

Nature of the Role

As a Video Editor, you will be responsible for editing television content, primarily focused on creating engaging, story-driven episodes featuring presenter‑led dialogue and unscripted interactions. You will work closely with producers to shape raw footage into polished broadcast‑ready content while maintaining the tone, pacing, and narrative objectives of each programme.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What Success Looks Like

• Episodes are delivered on time and meet production quality standards.
• Successfully follow preformat design formats.
• Understand the Australian and US sense of humour and work that in your story telling.
• Edits tell a clear, engaging story while maintaining the intended tone of the programme.
• Dialogue flows naturally and feels authentic to viewers.
• Revisions are implemented accurately and efficiently.
• Project files remain organised, accessible, and easy for other team members to work with.
• Once you demonstrate that you can successfully follow predesigned formats you will be given the opportunity to have more creative input.
• Producers have confidence in your ability to make strong editorial decisions independently.
• You consistently communicate progress, challenges, and timelines proactively.
• Your work contributes to compelling content that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish.

What You'll Bring

• 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.

Further Information

You will need Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere at home to be able to complete a take home and live assessment.

This role is not for freelancers but for those only seeking full-time employment.