Lead Cinematic Video Editor & Storytelling

FaisalTown Group; Saddar; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

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.