Video Editor Lead

Candidate ProfileAugustus Media are recruiting an enthusiastic multimedia editor. The role is focused on video editing, that needs to be the passion before videography. The role of Production Manager is to help the Videographer & Producer in their duties. He/she will also be responsible for designing images & assets for Augustus portfolio of clients & brands.The team is responsible for producing quality fast news content. The role is to work as part of a news, lifestyle, business media organization to create content for streaming platforms, shows and social media channels. Requirement:5+ years of professional editing experienceStrong command of the English language, both written and verbalExpertise in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After EffectsCan create motion graphic videos from concept to final deliveryShooting skills is a big plus.Skilled in color grading with a strong creative eye for tone, mood, and aestheticsAbility to source content, match scripts, adapt clips, and craft compelling storiesKnowledge of social media video formats and specificationsStrong understanding of news, sports, and current affairsDegree in multimedia or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)Responsibilities:Edit videos to targeted lengths and platform-specific specificationsDesign and animate motion graphic assets for various content needsOrganize and manage raw footage and edited video filesExport videos in the required formats for mobile and web distributionColor grade footage to ensure visual consistency and elevate production qualityAdd dynamic visual effects such as speed ramping, masking, tracking, and rotoscopingShoot and produce content when necessaryExplore multiple edit directions and pitch creative ideasEnsure compliance with the highest journalistic and creative standardsModify formats and file sizes for different platforms as neededCollaborate closely with Directors to ensure the final product reflects the intended visionTroubleshoot and enhance footage by correcting lighting, color, and overall qualityAbility to implement trendy and advanced visual effects, including:Speed rampingMasking and rotoscopingMotion trackingCustom visual transitions across different styles and vibesBalance and fix sound, ensuring a seamless mix between music and sound effectsPEOPLE :Assist in fostering a high performance led cultureBring along a positive, collaborative, ready to learn attitude at all times Develop SMART performance objectives alongside your line manager Promoting Augustus as a great place to work, ensuring positivity is championed and your team feels prepared to live out the 3 core values PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTBuild on your emotional intelligence and self-awarenessGrow your presence in the industry, including relationships within agency partners and industry bodies to support professional statureComplete mandatory training ABOUT AUGUSTUSThe consumption of media is ever present, yet the mediums and the means are ever evolving. We are a ‘New Media’ company, born in one of the most dynamic and vibrant cities in the Middle East. Our vision is to establish and maintain a ‘New Order’ of media advertising with data and content at the heart of everything we do. Augustus is a Middle Eastern digital media company based in Dubai and Riyadh and has been designed to adapt and evolve to this perpetually changing media environment. Our mission is to be the ‘New Media’ company of choice in the Middle East by generating profitable growth through innovation and breaking the mold in marketing communications.ValuesWe understand that achieving our mission is based upon strong values and we have identifiedthree that sit right at our core.• Ingenuity: There is a bit of genius in everything we do. We take pride in our creative originality.• Tenacity: Good things come to those who work for them. We always persevere and persist.• Velocity: High level performance is about speed and momentum. We are fast and agile in how we think, operate and how we act