Video Editor

optiBPO; Pampanga; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house medical team

HMO coverage

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

optiBPO in Pampanga is seeking an experienced Video Editor to transform footage from our UK-based client into polished content for YouTube, social channels and campaigns. You will own the full post-production process, ensuring pacing, storytelling and platform-specific requirements are met.

The ideal candidate brings a strong portfolio across long-form and short-form edits, expert use of Premiere Pro and After Effects, and a keen eye for branding.

Qualifications

• Professional experience editing commercial, social media, or YouTube content.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating long-form and short-form editing.
• Strong written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into professional, engaging and well-paced videos.
• Take ownership of the full post-production process from selection to final export.
• Work from scripts and brand assets provided by the marketing team.
• Improve structure and pacing beyond simply assembling clips.
• Maintain consistent audio levels, colour correction and quality.
• Source royalty-free music and assets as needed.
• Create subtitles and captions for each platform.
• Export videos in correct formats, resolutions and aspect ratios.
• Edit long-form YouTube content and short-form social clips.
• Repurpose content for different platforms and campaigns.

Skills

Video editing

Portfolio

English proficiency

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Job Category: Marketing | JR-21859

Job Location: Pampanga

Join a premier, UK-based international team as our next Video Editor! This role offers the chance to be part of an expanding Philippines-based division known for its exceptional workplace culture and professional excellence. If you are ready for a significant career move, this is the perfect opportunity to grow with us.

Why will you love working with this Client?

This client is a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality Digger Buckets around the world. They are one of the leading manufacturers in this field and now have a growing team in the Philippines. Join them today!

Location / Shift

Pampanga, UK Shift (WFO/WFH)

NOTE

You must be willing to work in the office in the above office location to apply for this position

Job Summary

The Video Editor will be responsible for transforming footage captured by our UK-based Content Marketing Executive and wider team into polished, engaging content for multiple platforms. The purpose of the role is to allow our in-house team to spend more time planning and capturing content. Meanwhile, the Video Editor takes ownership of the time-consuming post-production process. This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for an experienced editor who understands pacing, storytelling, audience retention, platform requirements, and commercial marketing.

• Long-form YouTube videos
• Product demonstrations and educational content
• Short-form vertical videos for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube Shorts
• Paid social media advertisements
• Product launch and promotional videos
• Customer testimonials and case studies
• Exhibition and event footage
• Internal and corporate video content
• Re-edited and repurposed content from our existing video library

Key Responsibilities

Video editing and post-production

• Edit raw footage into professional, engaging and well-paced videos.
• Take ownership of the full post-production process, including footage selection, sequencing, sound,music, graphics, subtitles and final export.
• Work from scripts, briefs, brand assets and instructions supplied by the client marketing team.
• Improve the structure and pacing of content where necessary, rather than simply assembling clipsin the order supplied.
• Maintain consistent audio levels, colour correction and overall production quality.
• Source appropriate royalty-free music, sound effects and supporting assets where required.
• Create subtitles and captions suitable for each platform.
• Export videos in the correct formats, resolutions and aspect ratios.

Long-form content

• Edit regular YouTube videos, including product demonstrations, technical explanations,behind-the-scenes content and industry-focused videos.
• Create engaging openings and maintain viewer interest throughout longer videos.
• Identify opportunities to improve storytelling, pacing and audience retention.
• Add relevant supporting footage, graphics, text and product information.
• Produce revisions based on feedback from the client marketing team.

Short-form and social content

• Repurpose long-form videos and existing footage into short-form content.
• Identify strong hooks, useful moments, entertaining sections and standalone clips.
• Create platform-specific edits rather than publishing the same version everywhere.
• Produce content designed for Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube Shorts.
• Use captions, graphics and pacing that suit mobile-first viewing.
• Build a reliable library of reusable short-form content from existing client footage.

Advertising content

• Create paid advertising videos from new and existing content.
• Produce multiple creative variations for testing, including different hooks, lengths, messaging and calls to action.
• Understand that advertising content must communicate clearly and quickly.
• Edit videos around a defined product benefit, customer problem or marketing objective.
• Work with the marketing team to adapt successful organic content into advertising creative.

Content repurposing

• Review client's existing video and asset library to identify content that can be reused.
• Turn previously published footage into new videos, advertisements, short-form posts and compilations.
• Repackage content for different audiences, products and markets.
• Avoid making recycled content feel repetitive or outdated.

Brand integration

• Learn and consistently apply client brand guidelines.
• Use the correct fonts, logos, colours, graphics and product terminology.

Video Editor - Job Description

• Develop a good understanding of client products and the construction equipment industry.
• Ensure videos feel recognisably client, regardless of platform or content format.
• Maintain organised project files so content can be accessed and revised by other team members.

YouTube and content optimisation

• Recommending effective video titles.
• Writing or improving video descriptions.
• Suggesting thumbnail concepts.
• Adding chapters and timestamps.
• Identifying relevant search terms and content opportunities.
• Understanding how editing decisions affect click-through rate, retention, and watch time.
• Reviewing video performance and applying lessons to future edits.

Requirements

Essential

• Professional experience editing commercial, social media, or YouTube content.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating long-form and short-form editing.
• Advanced knowledge of professional video editing software, preferably Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Experience using Adobe After Effects or similar motion graphics software.
• Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing,g and audience retention.
• Experience editing vertical and horizontal video.
• Ability to create clear, modern subtitles and on-screen graphics.
• Good audio editing and colour correction skills.
• Ability to follow brand guidelines and detailed briefs.
• Ability to work independently and manage several projects at once.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Comfortable receiving direct feedback and making revisions.
• Reliable organisation and file-management skills.

Beneficial

• Experience editing construction, engineering, automotive, manufacturing or technical content.
• Experience editing YouTube channels and understanding YouTube SEO.
• Experience creating paid social media advertisements.
• Knowledge of Meta, TikTok and YouTube advertising formats.
• Experience creating thumbnails.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Basic animation and motion graphics skills.
• Experience working remotely with a UK, European or US-based marketing team.
• An interest in machinery, engineering or technical products

Why join optiBPO?

optiBPO is an exciting workplace where you will be surrounded by smart, talented professionals supporting clients across Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada, and Europe. Moreover, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in the Video Editor role in an international environment.

Perks & Benefits

• In-house medical team and HMO coverage.
• A healthy workplace promotes collaboration and creativity.
• Clear growth strategies and learning opportunities to advance your career.

Enjoy great perks and benefits, such as an in-house medical team and HMO coverage. We maintain a healthy workplace that promotes collaboration, creativity, and teamwork. In addition, we will help you advance your career by developing growth strategies. You will also have learning opportunities throughout your career journey with us. If you are passionate about contributing to a dynamic team, the Video Editor role offers great career prospects at optiBPO.