Lead Video Editor

Lead Video Editor (Turkey, Remote)

About Optimum7:

Optimum7 is a forward-thinking digital agency at the forefront of eCommerce and marketing innovation. With over 20 years of expertise, we are a global team committed to driving success through creativity, precision, and teamwork. Headquartered in Miami, we aim to empower businesses with transformative strategies and cutting-edge solutions.

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Role Overview:

We are seeking a creative and experienced Lead Video Editor to manage and elevate our video content pipeline. This role is responsible for overseeing the full video production lifecycle—from planning through delivery—and for mentoring a growing team of editors. If you are passionate about storytelling, visual communication, and digital innovation, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the video editing team: Oversee, mentor, and train junior/mid-level editors, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Edit and deliver compelling video content: Take raw footage from internal and client projects and craft engaging, high-quality videos (marketing, social media, ads, explainers, educational, testimonials, etc.).
• Collaborate with creative and marketing teams: Work closely with strategists, designers, writers, and project managers to understand objectives, timelines, and requirements.
• Manage the post-production process: Ensure proper organization and storage of digital assets, oversee color grading, sound mixing, graphics, and review cycles on all deliverables.
• Implement motion graphics and animation: Integrate motion design and animation elements to enhance storytelling as needed.
• Stay current on editing trends, tools, and techniques: Recommend improvements and drive innovation in production workflows.
• Maintain quality standards: Review and approve final videos before delivery, ensuring visual and audio excellence and optimization for web and social media platforms.
• Meet deadlines in a fast-paced, fully remote team: Proactively manage priorities and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Contribute creative ideas: Bring fresh concepts for new media formats, series, and campaigns.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of professional video editing experience in a digital marketing, content production, or agency environment (portfolio required).
• Proficiency with video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of motion graphics, color correction, audio editing, and transitions.
• Experience overseeing or mentoring other editors is strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of visual storytelling, pacing, rhythm, and story arcs.
• Familiarity with optimizing video for various platforms (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, remote-first setting.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• An eye for detail and ownership over delivered content.