Job description
Role Overview
Junior Video Editor (Freelance) at We Are Social in Dubai.
Company Overview
We Are Social is an integrated agency founded in 2010, operating across media, creative, and technology. The company serves brands with real-time marketing solutions in a mobile-first, always-on environment. Awarded as one of the most effective independent agencies in MENA by the Effies Index, the company is also recognized amongst the country's top performing businesses and included in the Dubai SME100 ranking. The office operates on a 4-day in-office schedule with the option to work from home on Fridays.
Role Purpose
You will create visually compelling video content across dynamic campaigns in fashion, lifestyle, F&B, and tech sectors. Working from raw footage through final delivery, you will combine technical editing, motion graphics, color grading, and sound design to produce polished content that captivates audiences and drives results.
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation & Editing
- Review shooting scripts and raw footage to create structured, engaging edits.
- Refine raw footage to final cut quality across multiple platforms and formats.
- Develop motion graphics and title animations using Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop.
- Color grade and sound design videos to ensure a professional finish.
Collaboration & Support
- Collaborate with creative teams to execute high-quality video content from concept to final cut.
- Support idea development by pitching visual approaches for new campaigns and formats.
- Work across departments with creative, technology, and media teams.
Asset Management & Professional Development
- Archive and manage content assets systematically for future reuse and adaptation.
- Stay up-to-date with video trends, tools, and editing techniques to keep content fresh and relevant.
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience in video editing and motion design; agency experience is a plus.
- Arabic and English proficiency for text localization and subtitling.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop).
- Sharp sense of timing, pacing, and storytelling.
- Eye for design and aesthetics with meticulous attention to detail.
- Experience in color correction and grading workflows.
- Problem-solving ability with capacity to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Collaborative attitude and ability to give and receive feedback professionally.
Additional Information
- Freelance contract type.
- Opportunity to work within a fast-paced, evolving team.
- Empowerment to take responsibility to grow your role and build a portfolio of experience.
- We Are Social values working better together, focus, and going beyond the expected.
- Inclusive workplace committed to creating a representative team that delivers creative excellence.