Video Editor

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Posted on 07/17/2025

Augustus Media is recruiting an enthusiastic multimedia editor. The role focuses on video editing, which should be the candidate's passion, even before videography. The Video Editor will assist the Videographer & Producer in their duties and will also be responsible for designing images & assets for Augustus's portfolio of clients & brands. The team produces quality fast news content for streaming platforms, shows, and social media channels.

• Edit videos to targeted lengths and platform-specific specifications
• Design and animate motion graphic assets for various content needs
• Organize and manage raw footage and edited video files
• Export videos in required formats for mobile and web distribution
• Color grade footage to ensure visual consistency and elevate production quality
• Add dynamic visual effects such as speed ramping, masking, tracking, and rotoscoping
• Shoot and produce content when necessary
• Explore multiple edit directions and pitch creative ideas
• Ensure compliance with journalistic and creative standards
• Modify formats and file sizes for different platforms as needed
• Collaborate with Directors to ensure the final product reflects the intended vision
• Troubleshoot and enhance footage by correcting lighting, color, and overall quality
• Implement trendy and advanced visual effects, including speed ramping, masking, rotoscoping, and motion tracking
• Create custom visual transitions across different styles
• Balance and fix sound for seamless audio mixing

• 3+ years of professional editing experience
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal
• Expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects
• Ability to create motion graphic videos from concept to delivery
• Shooting skills are a plus
• Skilled in color grading with a creative eye for tone, mood, and aesthetics
• Ability to source content, match scripts, adapt clips, and craft stories
• Knowledge of social media video formats and specifications
• Strong understanding of news, sports, and current affairs
• Degree in multimedia or a related field, or equivalent experience

• Foster a high-performance culture
• Maintain a positive, collaborative attitude
• Promote Augustus as a great place to work
• Build emotional intelligence and industry relationships
• Complete mandatory training

Augustus is a 'New Media' company based in Dubai and Riyadh, aiming to innovate in the evolving media landscape. Our mission is to be the leading 'New Media' company in the Middle East, driven by innovation and creative marketing.

• Ingenuity:
  Creative originality in everything we do
• Tenacity:
  Perseverance in achieving our goals
• Velocity:
  Speed and agility in our operations