Lead Cinematic Video Editor & Storytelling

FaisalTown Group

Saddar

On-site

PKR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Faisal Town Group is seeking a Cinematic Video Editor at its Head Office in Rawalpindi. The role requires turning raw footage into compelling brand stories, with hands‑on editing and supervision of a small editing team.

You will collaborate with the Content Production Lead and DOP from planning to final post‑production, shaping story, visual treatment and execution across multiple projects and campaigns.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of professional video editing experience, preferably in cinematic, advertising, real estate, hospitality, lifestyle or premium brand content.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating cinematic storytelling, narrative editing and high‑quality visual execution.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • Good working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, motion graphics, compositing and VFX.
  • Practical understanding of AI‑assisted video production, AI VFX and generative video workflows.
  • Strong understanding of storytelling, narrative structure, emotional pacing and audience engagement.
  • Ability to take raw footage, a brief or a basic concept and develop it into a coherent and compelling visual story.
  • Strong understanding of cinematography, shot composition, camera movement, frame rates and how footage should be approached during post‑production.
  • Good understanding of colour grading, sound design, music selection and cinematic pacing.
  • Previous experience supervising or mentoring video editors will be preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and tight production schedules without compromising creative quality.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to translate creative direction into polished final content.

Responsibilities

  • Edit high‑quality cinematic content for brand films, project launches, digital campaigns, corporate films, social media and other marketing communications.
  • Build strong narratives from raw footage by understanding the story, emotion, audience and communication objective behind every piece of content.
  • Develop story flow, structure, pacing and emotional progression to ensure every film has a clear beginning, build‑up and conclusion.
  • Work directly with the Content Production Lead and DOP during pre‑production to understand the intended story and plan shots, sequences and visual treatments accordingly.
  • Contribute creative ideas on how a story should be visually presented through shot selection, transitions, music, sound design and editing style.
  • Manage and supervise a team of 2–3 video editors, assigning work, reviewing edits and ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
  • Take ownership of major and high‑priority edits while guiding other editors on storytelling, pacing and overall creative execution.
  • Maintain consistency in editing style, visual storytelling and production quality across different projects and campaigns.
  • Create and integrate motion graphics, typography, compositing and VFX where required.
  • Use AI‑powered VFX and generative video tools to enhance storytelling, production value and creative possibilities.
  • Work closely with the production team to identify any additional shots or sequences required to strengthen the final story.
  • Handle footage from professional cinema and mirrorless camera systems and organise post‑production workflows efficiently.
  • Apply strong sound design, music selection, visual rhythm and colour treatment to create emotionally engaging content.
  • Ensure effective file management, project organisation, version control and archiving of production assets.
  • Continuously explore new storytelling techniques, cinematic references, AI tools, VFX workflows and editing trends.

Skills

5+ years experience
Cinematic storytelling
Premiere Pro
After Effects
AI VFX / generative video
Narrative pacing
Cinematography understanding
Color grading
Sound design
Mentoring editors
Project management
Attention to detail

Job description

Faisal Town Group is seeking a Cinematic Video Editor at its Head Office in Rawalpindi. The role requires turning raw footage into compelling brand stories, with hands‑on editing and supervision of a small editing team.

You will collaborate with the Content Production Lead and DOP from planning to final post‑production, shaping story, visual treatment and execution across multiple projects and campaigns.

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