Senior Video Editor - Freelance
Beautiful Destinations
Remote
Posted on Aug 5, 2025
Beautiful Destinations is hiring a Dubai-based Senior Video Editor to join our freelance team and help create engaging travel content for digital and social platforms. You’ll collaborate with directors and creatives to shape the look and feel of our videos, manage media across drives and servers, and support feedback rounds. This is a remote freelance role (3 months to start), with occasional on-location days in Dubai for media management and quick edits. Being organized, creative, and confident in Premiere Pro, plus basic DaVinci Resolve skills, is a must.
- Application Deadline
- September 15, 2025
- Department
- Post Production
- Employment Type
- Freelance
- Location
- Remote, MENA
- Workplace type
- Fully remote
- Reporting To
- Ghada Nasr
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain Organizational Systems: Implement and manage structured folder and footage systems to streamline workflows and ensure efficient access.
- Media Management: Handle media ingestion, storage, and archiving across servers and hard drives to support a smooth post-production pipeline.
- Collaborate with Directors: Partner with directors to interpret and realize their vision through impactful editing.
- Establish Story Pacing: Shape the pacing of the story through scene transitions, timing of dialogue, and visual style.
- Enhance Emotion: Use music, sound effects, and visuals to create the desired emotional response from the audience.
- Solve Creative Challenges: Address narrative or technical problems with available footage, often thinking creatively to make scenes work seamlessly.
- Oversee Final Cuts: Provide input and oversee the final cut of the film, ensuring it meets high-quality standards.
- Ensure Relevance and Quality: Make sure all content is culturally relevant, polished, and aligns with platform-specific guidelines.
- Adapt Quickly: Handle last-minute edits and adjustments with adaptability and precision.
- Craft Engaging Content: Create captivating hooks, engaging scripts, and on-trend text overlays to enhance viewer engagement.
What You’ll Bring to the Table:
- Experience: 6+ years of video editing experience, preferably in travel or creative agencies.
- Commitment and Reliability: We value editors who take their responsibilities seriously, demonstrate dependability, and are genuinely dedicated to being an integral part of the team. It's crucial that you see projects through to completion and maintain consistent communication.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro is essential, with basic editing knowledge in DaVinci Resolve.
- Creative Skills: Talent for editing to music, crafting hooks, and creating visually stunning content.
- Social Media Expertise: Proven success on TikTok and Instagram with knowledge of trends and algorithms.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is a strong advantage.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
- Availability: Flexible to work on a project-by-project basis, with potential for longer-term engagements.
Why Join Us?
- Inspire Global Audiences: Be part of a team creating impactful, visually stunning projects that resonate with audiences worldwide.
- Creative Collaboration: Work closely with a talented and passionate group of professionals who value storytelling and innovation.
- Skill Development: Expand your expertise by taking on challenging projects and collaborating with experienced directors and post-producers.
- Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced, creative setting that values your input and rewards dedication and creativity.
If you’re ready to elevate your video editing career and make your mark in the dynamic world of social media, we’d love to see your portfolio!
About Beautiful Destinations
Beautiful Destinations is a multi-award-winning creative studio behind one of the world's largest travel communities, reaching 50 million people daily across social platforms. Named among FAST COMPANY'S most innovative companies, we partner with leading tourism brands to craft authentic visual content that inspires people to explore the world and drives measurable business results for our clients.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Applied
Stage 2:
Introductory Interview
Stage 3:
Task Assignment
Stage 4:
Hired
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