Video Editing Unit Lead

ABOUT Kijamii:

Kijamii is an independent, award-winning advertising agency driven by innovation and culture, with a rich legacy of over 14 years, operating regionally with offices in Dubai, Cairo and Riyadh.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Editing Unit Lead position is a strategic leadership role that oversees post-production editing operations and drives excellence across all video content creation. This role combines strategic vision with hands-on expertise, managing high-performing teams while ensuring the delivery of exceptional creative output. The position holder will be responsible for leading complex production projects, maintaining industry-leading quality standards, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the editing department. This role shapes the future of creative content while mentoring the next generation of editing professionals.

Reports To: Studio Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Lead, mentor, and manage the editing team while developing and implementing their Learning & Development plans
• Oversee high-production projects from conception to final delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines and creative vision
• Prepare and present detailed project reports to senior management, including progress updates and resource utilization
• Establish and maintain rigorous quality assurance protocols across all editing stages to ensure best practices are followed
• Develop, document, and enforce best practices for editing workflows, file management, and delivery specifications
• Ensure all content meets industry standards, platform requirements, and client specifications through technical compliance oversight
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new editing tools, software, and post-production technologies to enhance creative capabilities
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving content formats across various platforms and media
• Lead the implementation of new technologies and workflows, including training and change management for the team
• Coordinate collaborative editing workflows between editors and post-production stakeholders including colorists and sound designers
• Optimize team assignments and resource allocation based on project requirements and individual team member strengths.
• Foster a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and creative experimentation.

Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Media Arts, Communications, or related creative field preferred

Experience

4-6 years of proven management experience in post-production or creative industries with an extensive portfolio showcasing diverse project types and demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver projects successfully

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities for client interaction and team coordination
• Strong, advanced knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, including its comprehensive toolset and plugin ecosystem
• Deep familiarity with collaborative editing workflows between editors and post-production stakeholders including colorists and sound designers
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with AI-powered tools and applications that enhance the editing process
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills for technical and creative challenges
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and industry developments

This position is open until March, 5 2026

Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the shortlist will be contacted.

“ We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at Kijamii .”