Video Editor

We're looking for a Video Editor who can also shoot. You'll own the full loop: plan simple shoots, capture clean footage and audio, then edit it into high-performing content for Reels, Shorts, ads and occasional long-form. Most work is education-focused: student stories, faculty POVs, campus life, events and admissions campaigns.

The candidate will have responsibilities across the following functions:

Shooting and on-ground production:

• Shoot talking-head videos, testimonials, classroom moments, campus life and event coverage.
• Set up basic lighting for indoor shoots (soft, flattering, consistent).
• Capture clean audio using lapel/shotgun mics and monitor levels during recording.
• Compose frames well (headroom, background, brand-safe locations, steady shots).
• Manage footage workflow: backups, folder structure, file naming, and drive uploads.

Short-form editing:

• Edit Reels/Shorts with strong hooks, tight pacing and clear story flow.
• Add captions, on-screen text, b-roll and basic motion elements where needed.
• Create multiple variants from the same footage (different openings, pacing, CTAs).
• Deliver platform-ready exports with correct aspect ratios and safe zones.

Ads and performance creatives:

• Edit direct-response videos for admissions.
• Produce iterations quickly based on performance feedback.
• Maintain a library of reusable elements: openers, lower-thirds, transitions, and end cards.

Long-form and event edits:

• Edit webinars, podcasts, and event films into clean long-form videos.
• Create highlight clips, chapters and social cut-downs from long content.
• Ensure audio consistency and viewing comfort across the full video.

Collaboration and process:

• Work from briefs and scripts, propose improvements and close loops fast.
• Coordinate with content writers and brand teams for messaging and approvals.
• Maintain project files properly: source, project, exports, versions, thumbnails.
• Track deadlines and output targets across weekly content plans.

Requirements:

• 3 years+ in shooting + editing (agency, creator, production house, education all good).
• Strong sense of framing, lighting basics and clean audio capture.
• Editing instincts for retention (especially the first 3 seconds and pacing).
• Comfortable taking feedback and delivering changes quickly.
• Organised file management habits (this matters a lot).

Tools:

• Editing: Final Cut preferred.
• Motion: After Effects basics (good to have).
• Shooting: DSLR/Mirrorless or iPhone shoots, gimbal/handheld techniques.
• Audio: lapel mics, shotgun mic basics, boom.
• Lighting: basic softbox/LED panel setup, natural light usage.
• Experience shooting in fast-moving environments (events, campus activations).
• Colour correction basics and consistent skin tones.
• Thumbnail sense and basic graphic integration.