Senior Video Editor

Role Overview

The Senior Editor plays a key role within Wasl Channel’s content and production team. This position is responsible for editing short documentaries, long-form videos, and social media content, with a strong ability to shape storytelling, pacing, and narrative flow. The role operates in a fast-paced environment and requires both creative judgment and technical expertise.

Final editorial approval is provided by the Channel Lead.

Key Responsibilities

Editing & Storytelling

• Edit short documentaries and long-form video content.
• Build narrative structures from scratch when required, or follow provided editorial frameworks.
• Propose and apply:
  • Story angles
  • Narrative pacing
  • Scene sequencing
• Transform raw footage into cohesive, impactful stories.

Social Media Content

• Adapt long-form content into short-form videos suitable for social platforms.
• Understand social media pacing, formats, and audience behavior.
• Ensure consistency between long-form storytelling and short-form outputs.

Collaboration & Workflow

• Receive editing briefs primarily from the Head of Production.
• Collaborate when needed with content team members (writers, researchers).
• Attend only meetings directly related to assigned edits.
• Manage multiple edits simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

Technical Execution

• Work confidently with professional editing tools (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro).
• Perform color correction and color grading.
• Ensure clean audio and overall technical quality.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Senior Editor or similar role.
• Strong storytelling and editorial judgment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent sense of rhythm, pacing, and visual storytelling.
• Experience editing Arabic content (Arabic is the primary language).
• Ability to handle feedback and revisions efficiently.