Senior Video Editor & Videographer

Augustus Media; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A New Media company based in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Video Content Creator to lead the creative direction for video production. The role involves taking ownership of video content from ideation to execution, working cross-functionally with teams, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have 4–6 years of experience, be fluent in English, and possess strong editing skills in tools like Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of professional experience in video creation, editing, and storytelling.
• Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.
• Proven experience leading video projects from ideation to publishing.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of creative direction for video content.
• Lead shoot planning, story boarding, and production schedules.
• Film, edit, and deliver high-impact videos.

Skills

Video creation

Editing

Storytelling

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

CapCut

Studio filming

On-location filming

Visual composition

Team collaboration

Job description

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of creative direction for studio, lifestyle, and event‑based video content.
• Lead shoot planning, story boarding, and production schedules in coordination with the Editorial and Commercial teams.
• Film, edit, and deliver high‑volume, high‑impact, social‑friendly videos across all major platforms.
• Oversee junior content creators, reviewing edits, providing feedback, and ensuring brand consistency.
• Collaborate closely with the Editorial team to adapt written stories into engaging visual pieces.
• Support the Commercial team in producing branded content packages and campaign coverage.
• Manage studio operations, ensure technical readiness, and maintain production standards.
• Edit with precision — balancing quick turnaround with creative quality.
• Keep video formats current with the latest platform trends, transitions, and effects.
• Contribute innovative ideas for new show formats, recurring segments, and storytelling improvements.
• Support reporting and tracking of content performance to refine creative strategy continuously.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of professional experience in video creation, editing, and storytelling, ideally within digital media, lifestyle, or social‑first brands.
• Deep proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or CapCut, with strong knowledge of modern social editing techniques.
• Skilled in studio and on‑location filming, managing lighting, framing, and sound for short‑form video.
• Proven experience leading video projects from ideation to publishing.
• Understanding of brand tone, narrative structure, and editorial integration.
• Ability to coach and guide junior video team members in filming style, workflow, and editing techniques.
• Strong eye for visual composition, pacing, and creative rhythm matching audience trends.
• Comfortable collaborating cross‑functionally with Editorial, Commercial, and Production teams.
• Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.
• Based in Riyadh or willing to relocate.

People

Demonstrate leadership by example, embodying Augustus’s agility and creativity.

Foster a collaborative, high‑performance production culture within the Riyadh office.

Guide and mentor junior videography and editors to elevate team capabilities.

Develop SMART goals and review performance progress with your line manager.

Champion Augustus Media’s values and serve as an ambassador during client and public engagements.

Professional Development

Continue to advance your leadership and production management skills.

Build and maintain relationships within regional creative and media communities.

Participate in advanced training, workshops, and external learning opportunities.

Share creative insights and mentor colleagues through internal sessions to strengthen team output.

About Augustus Media

Augustus Media is a New Media company based in Dubai and Riyadh — home to Lovin and Smashi.

We create fast, engaging, and social‑first content that reflects the vibrancy of the Middle East. Our mission is to redefine how news, lifestyle, and entertainment content is produced and consumed, delivering stories that connect with modern audiences.

Our Vision : To be the New Media company of choice in the region by leading with creativity, data, and cultural insight.

VALUES

Ingenuity : Creative originality is at the heart of everything we do.

Tenacity : We stay persistent, adaptive, and committed to great storytelling.

Velocity : We act fast, evolve constantly, and deliver with purpose.

Summary of Role in Context

The Senior Video Content Creator leads video output for the Riyadh office, operating across both Editorial and Commercial content streams.

You’ll drive creative direction, execute shoots in‑studio and on location, produce engaging social‑first videos, and help set the style, pace, and quality benchmark for Augustus Media’s content in Saudi Arabia. This is a hands‑on leadership role — perfect for a creator ready to shape the next stage of fast, fun, authentic video storytelling.