Video Editor & Visual Storyteller

What You’ll Do

• Edit video content from concept to final cut for YouTube, social media (Reels, TikTok, X, Threads), and brand campaigns.
• Craft story arcs that are engaging, emotive, and platform-specific—ranging from punchy 15-second reels to long-form YouTube documentaries.
• Partner with creative leads, copywriters, influencers, and strategy teams to develop visuals that support brand narratives and campaign KPIs.
• Lead post-production, including motion graphics, sound design, color correction, and versioning for multiple formats.
• Manage timelines, revisions, and delivery deadlines like a pro—even under tight turnarounds.
• Support creative ideation and storyboarding with mockups and rough cuts.
• Collaborate with social media managers to iterate content based on performance metrics and audience feedback.
• Use YouTube Studio and analytics tools to optimize thumbnails, titles, descriptions, and formats for maximum reach and engagement.
• Leverage AI tools where appropriate to speed up production without compromising creative quality.
• Participate in creative briefings and, when needed, present to clients or stakeholders to walk through visual choices and direction.

Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years of video editing and motion design experience, ideally in an agency, content marketing, or freelance environment.
• Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and optionally Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or Descript.
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling, pacing, and emotion-driven editing that performs well across channels.
• Proven experience editing for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and other digital-first platforms.
• Comfort with YouTube optimization and analytics.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries.
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a client-facing or freelance-style environment.
• Familiarity with AI-enhanced tools (e.g., Runway, Topaz AI, Adobe Sensei) is a major plus.
• Bonus: Experience working in advocacy, nonprofit, or storytelling that centers equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice to Have

• Fluency in multilingual editing or subtitling workflows.
• Experience with livestream content, podcast visuals, and visual-first website content.
• Photography skills and light field production experience.
• Familiarity with social listening and analytics tools.

Why Work with Couch Crows

• A mission-driven culture focused on impact, not ego.
• Remote flexibility and trust-based working style.
• Opportunity to work with influential thought leaders, non-profits, and campaigns that matter.
• Room to grow: We want to invest in your long-term career and creative development.
• Team retreats, collaborative culture, and an environment where feedback is valued.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs130,000.00 - Rs150,000.00 per month

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Video Editing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Video Editing (Preferred)

Location:

• Karachi (Preferred)

Work Location: In person