The posting
About the Role
UNMUTE is looking to expand our creative team with a passionate and skilled Video Editor who enjoys creating high-quality social media content and bringing creative ideas to life.
This role focuses primarily on video editing and post-production, transforming raw footage into engaging short-form videos for a variety of brands.
Beyond editing, you'll also be involved in pre-production planning, including shot listing, talent sourcing, and location coordination, with opportunities to assist during shoots.
This role is ideal for someone who is creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about visual storytelling, with strong editing skills and an interest in the entire content production process.
What You'll Be Doing
1. Video Editing & Post-Production — Main Scope
- Edit engaging short-form videos for social media platforms using Adobe Premiere Pro
- Create motion graphics, animations, and visual effects using Adobe After Effects
- Perform colour correction and colour grading to achieve the desired visual style
- Incorporate music, sound effects, subtitles, transitions, and other visual elements
- Ensure videos are visually engaging, well-paced, and aligned with each brand's identity
- Refine video edits based on internal and client feedback
- Organise and manage footage, project files, and other post-production assets
2. Shot Listing & Pre-Production Planning
- Assist in developing shot lists based on approved scripts and creative concepts
- Plan shot sequences, camera angles, and visual references for upcoming productions
- Assist in creating storyboards and other pre-production materials where required
- Work closely with marketing team and videographers to ensure planned shots are practical and achievable
- Contribute creative ideas and visual references during pre-production discussions
3. Talent & Location Sourcing
- Assist in sourcing and shortlisting suitable talents for upcoming video projects
- Coordinate with talents regarding availability, shoot requirements, and schedules
- Research and source suitable filming locations based on project requirements
- Assist in coordinating location bookings and other logistical arrangements
- Support the production team in preparing the necessary requirements ahead of shoots
4. On-Set Production Assistance
- Assist the production team during video shoots when required
- Support with equipment preparation, props, lighting setups, and other production requirements
- Assist producers and videographers in ensuring shoots run smoothly
- Provide creative input to ensure footage aligns with the intended editing style and visual direction
- Support with on-set coordination and other production tasks where necessary
5. Team Collaboration & Content Ideation
- Work closely with content producers, videographers, designers, and marketers
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative content ideas
- Stay updated with social media trends, editing techniques, and content formats
- Provide creative suggestions to improve the storytelling and overall quality of videos
- Support the creative team across different projects when required
Requirements
- Background or experience in Film, Media, Video Production, or a related field
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing and post-production
- Proficient in Adobe After Effects for motion graphics, animation, and visual effects
- Familiar with other Adobe Creative Cloud software, including Photoshop and Illustrator
- Strong understanding of video pacing, storytelling, composition, and visual aesthetics
- Good understanding of colour correction, colour grading, and audio editing
- Familiar with creating short-form videos for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
- Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Creative, proactive, and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Nice to Have
- Experience editing commercial or branded social media content
- Experience developing shot lists and storyboards
- Familiarity with S-Log3 footage
- Basic understanding of photography, videography, and lighting techniques
- Previous experience with talent sourcing, location scouting, or production coordination
- Knowledge of social media trends and engaging short-form content formats
- Portfolio showcasing previous video editing and motion graphics projects
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience producing high-quality social media videos for a variety of brands
- Opportunities to work on creative campaigns across different industries
- Exposure to the full content production process, from ideation to final delivery
- Experience collaborating with content producers, videographers, and other creative professionals
- Opportunities to develop skills in video editing, motion graphics, visual storytelling, and pre-production planning
- Practical experience assisting with commercial video shoots and production coordination
- Opportunities to build and expand your professional portfolio through real client projects



