Video Editor - Full Remote Position

Job Title: Video Editor

What’s The Company Like?

Company Size:

10-25 employees

Hi! I'm Sam and I lead a kick-ass team of A-players who dream, plan, and drive the global success of every brand we build or help.

We are not a family, we are an elite team striving to WIN every competition we take part in. Join us and let’s bring the trophy home!


What We Want You To Do

Operating at executive level, your role is editing raw footage into a finished reel that matches the director as well as the writer’s vision.

Mastery of your craft as well as an understanding of what makes the content highly engaging and viral is a must, while strictly observing branding, communicating/ complementing the accompanying copy, and meeting all the requirements of the campaign.

Knowledge of major social media video platforms and what makes for engaging content is also required. The right person must also have some basic research skills needed to create content that is relevant, fresh and engaging.

Job Scorecard

Your performance will be measured against these Objective Key Results (OKRs):

- Takeover and manage ongoing projects to ensure timely completion.
- Close communication and collaboration with other departments: branding and copy, video shooting, social media
- You will be responsible for systemising all repeatable tasks in clear SOPs
- Create and produce all types of videos that are on point and on time for social media, marketing, and sales campaigns, and corporate communications
- Establish a clear understanding of the script, storyline, and the purpose of the video's creation and translate it well through visual storytelling
- Design thumbnails whenever necessary
- Maintain organization; active filing/archiving system of video files, and updating these whenever needed
- Continuously discover and implement new editing techniques and industry best practices to maximize efficiency and innovate design
- Get access to trends, hashtags, and link samples off of viral content from different platforms as a guide to the creation of creatives
- Contribute to the planning of photo and video shoots for on-point creatives via a Technical Shot Guide based on social media research and engagement stats as well as study and prepare these Technical Shot Guides based on the approved script and contribution to continuity

You’re Perfect If You Have/Are…
- Proven experience as a Video Editor or in any relevant field with a complete portfolio of video projects
- Mastery of the ALL Adobe Creative Suite, Da Vinci, Avid Media Composer, or Final Cut Pro, alongside knowledge of all Google tools. 3D, PSD and vector skills are a plus.
- Passion-driven and has great visual storytelling skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Possesses nuance to make designs from scratch with an understanding of the latest design trends
- A flair for clear, efficient, constructive communication, both in your work and interpersonal within the team
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Great verbal and written English
- Excellent digital and computers skills
- Digitally savvy (able to learn new apps and use them effectively) and have a good understanding of technical aspects
- Team player, able to take on feedback and implement it quickly to achieve greater results and produce top notch content
- Ability to work independently on an assignment
- A desire for ongoing training to strengthen and learn new skills
- Good at following set structures to create SOPs for all repeatable tasks
- A natural attraction for professional and personal self development
- Proficiency with other e-Commerce apps (Skype, Hubstaff, Clickup, Shopify, etc.)
- Strong familiarity with Google Drive suite of products (Sheets, Slides, Docs etc)

Salary and Benefits: Starting salary is set at USD$650 for the first three months and will be adjusted to USD$750 if the successful applicant passes the probationary period

Location: Remote from Philippines

Working Hours

1 PM (Philippine Time), Monday to Friday
Working/Company Time Zone: Philippines (GMT+8)

Our Interview Process

1. Send your application to Upgrade to see actual info with the following email subject: ‘Video editor application - Your Full Name’)
- CV
- Portfolio (Online link)
2. Recruiter interview
3. You will be asked to complete a short test task
4. 1-on-1 video interview
5. Behavioral assessment (only 10 mins)