Senior Video Editor

YAZ Media is a strategic digital media agency trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands and leading government entities. We operate through four powerhouse departments—Marketing, Production, Technology, and PR delivering end-to-end digital capabilities at global standards.

We craft corporate communications, social-first content, commercial production, and digital experiences that people actually engage with, creating meaningful connections between brands and audiences. With over 10 years of experience, we have partnered with 200+ businesses, including SMEs, Fortune 500 companies, and high-level government entities across the Middle East and beyond. Our aim is simple: to be the region’s most reliable digital and social agency, known for innovative, strategic, and truly impactful work.

YAZ Media is seeking a talented and creative Senior Video Editor to join our dynamic team. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai. As a Senior Video Editor, you will be responsible for crafting compelling and visually powerful video content that resonates with diverse audiences, while maintaining a consistent brand identity across multiple platforms. Your strong storytelling instincts, technical editing expertise, and ability to create short, engaging, and high-impact video content will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual narratives for our clients. You will collaborate closely with creative teams to transform concepts into polished, audience-driven video assets.

• Lead end-to-end post-production for high-impact video content across digital, social, and campaign platforms
• Own creative and technical decision-making for video edits, ensuring exceptional quality and storytelling standards
• Integrate AI-powered tools into editing workflows to enhance efficiency, creativity, and scalability
• Edit and optimize short-form, long-form, and performance-driven video content (ads, reels, TikToks, YouTube, brand films)
• Apply advanced color grading, sound design, motion graphics, and visual effects
• Collaborate closely with creative directors, strategists, and clients to elevate concepts through video
• Develop and maintain efficient post-production pipelines, templates, and best practices
• Review, refine, and approve final edits before delivery
• Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
• Mentor and provide creative direction to junior editors
• Stay ahead of emerging video trends, AI tools, formats, and platform algorithms

• Extensive experience as a Senior Video Editor or Lead Editor (agency or production environment preferred)
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and modern post-production tools
• Strong experience using AI-driven video tools (e.g., AI-assisted editing, auto-captioning, upscaling, generative visuals, voice enhancement, workflow automation)
• Deep understanding of storytelling, pacing, performance metrics, and audience engagement
• Advanced color grading and sound design skills
• Proven ability to create high-performing social and digital video content
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and feedback skills
• Ability to translate creative strategy into polished, platform-ready video content
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing complex workloads
• Fluent in English (Arabic is a strong plus)
• Strong portfolio/showreel demonstrating advanced editing and innovative use of AI