Senior Video Editor

Please be advised only successful applicants will be contacted.

Applicant CV must include:

• Portfolio
• Showreel

Senior FilmmakerVideographer / Video Editor (English speaking required, Arabic optional)

About the Company

Creativity never ends. The Hajjo Group is driven by the creation of unique digital content. Our team aspires to deliver high-quality, engaging content and exceptional client service. We believe in strong collaboration between our team and clients, ensuring we create impactful content that resonates with audiences and meets project goals.

Description

We’re looking for a Senior Video Editor to lead the editorial process from story development through final delivery. You’ll own narrative, pace, structure, and finish; set editorial standards; and mentor editors/assistants to produce best-in-class content across social, commercial, and branded formats.

• Translate briefs, scripts, and boards into compelling edits; craft narrative arcs, selects, paper edits, and alt cuts.
• Lead assembly, rough/fine cuts, picture lock; optimize pacing, rhythm, and emotional beats for target platforms.
• Oversee/execute sound design, temp and final mix coordination, color pipeline (grade or supervise), graphic supers, captions, and QC to delivery specs.
• Deliver aspect ratios and runtimes for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and paid placements; manage subtitles/localization as needed.
• Run reviews, manage feedback cycles, present creative rationale, and protect editorial integrity while meeting objectives and deadlines.
• Define edit templates, naming, proxy/online workflows, LUTs, and handoff practices; maintain organized project files and media management.
• Mentor editors and assistants; review work, give actionable notes; uphold consistency and brand guidelines across outputs.
• Direct the integration of lower thirds, kinetic type, simple motion graphics, and UI comps; collaborate with MGFX artists when required.
• Enforce technical specs (codecs, frame rates, loudness, color space), perform final QC, and ensure timely, accurate deliveries.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years professional experience in video post-production/editorial across commercials, branded content, or social campaigns.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve (conform/color supervision); working knowledge of After Effects for titles/graphics.
• Demonstrated strength in storytelling, pacing, music selection, and sound design direction; confident finishing to broadcast/social specs.
• Solid understanding of color workflows (LUTs, SDR/HDR basics/ACES or managed color), audio loudness standards, and multi-format delivery.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects, deadlines, and stakeholders with meticulous attention to detail.
• Mentoring editors/assistants and running feedback cycles with clarity.
• Strong social platform literacy (short-form vertical, hooks, retention, and thumb-stopper thinking).
• Fluent English (written & verbal) required; Arabic is advantageous but not required.
• Experience with collaborative review tools (Frame.io, Wipster), asset management systems, and AI-assisted editorial tools (transcription, rough-cut assist).
• Comfort directing light motion graphics pipelines and collaborating with VFX/MGFX artists.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: AED7,000.00 - AED9,500.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• In addition to the primary software required for this position, please list any other programs you are proficient in, such as DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.), or similar tools. For each program listed, please specify how many years you have been utilizing it.
• Do you need visa sponsorship in the U.A.E. now or in the future?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Adobe After Effects: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Location:

• Dubai (Preferred)