Video Editor

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 Video Editor plays a crucial role in our studio department, serving as a creative and technical powerhouse responsible for transforming raw footage into compelling visual narratives across multiple client accounts. This position requires a versatile professional who can balance creative vision with technical precision while managing concurrent projects in a fast-paced advertising environment. The ideal candidate will contribute significantly to our agency's storytelling capabilities by delivering polished, brand-aligned video content across various platforms, formats, and client industries, all while staying ahead of evolving market trends and technological innovations in video production.

Responsibilities and tasks:

• Execute end-to-end video editing for diverse client projects, transforming raw footage into compelling narratives that align with client objectives and brand guidelines
• Create and optimize both short-form content (social media, digital ads) and long-form productions (brand films, documentaries) for multiple platforms including social, web, broadcast and events
• Apply advanced editing techniques including minor color grading, minor motion graphics, text animation, and sound design to elevate production quality
• Maintain mastery of industry-standard editing software while exploring and implementing AI-powered editing tools to enhance efficiency and creative capabilities
• Manage multiple concurrent editing projects across different client accounts while adhering to tight deadlines and maintaining consistent quality
• Collaborate with interdepartmental teams including directors, producers, creative directors, and copywriters to align editing style with overall creative vision
• Provide editing-stage feedback to improve future production planning and communicate clearly about technical constraints and creative possibilities to non-technical team members
• Develop and integrate custom visual elements including title sequences, lower thirds, and graphical elements that enhance storytelling and maintain brand consistency
• Research and integrate emerging video trends and techniques relevant to client industries while staying current with platform-specific best practices
• Estimate accurate time requirements for editing tasks and communicate proactively about project status, challenges, and timeline adjustments
• Implement effective media management and organization systems throughout the post-production workflow

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Applied Arts - Media, or a related field

Experience: 2-4 Years of experience in editing

Skills:

• Proven record/ portfolio of work showcasing editing skills in long-form and short-form video content
• Strong knowledge of post-production workflows
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner
• Strong communication skills oral and written
• Have experience utilizing AI tools and is up-to-date with the latest in that field

This position is open until November 9, 2025

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 .”