Video Editor

Our Corporate Communications, Marketing and Brand team is responsible for conveying essence of Emirates Group. Our team is pivotal in representing the attitudes, beliefs and goals of our organisation across the globe, both internally and with our customers alike!

The Video Editor will be responsible for the in house video creation process, the overall production to assemble and edit footage together with other media elements based on the creative brief and distribution of video assets. Support the Visual Services team in the overall production and distribution of video assets. Collaborate with the internal stakeholders, in consultation with the Visual Services Manager for the production of high-quality assets for brand and marketing, to bring the Emirates and dnata brands to life in the most powerful and authentic way possible given their unparalleled understanding of the brand guidelines, production expertise and technical knowledge to comply with industry best practices.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with various stakeholders to understand the brief, define the post-production scope, develop a creative solution and deliver the video project on time with consistency in high quality and creativity as per the brand guidelines.
• Assist with the camera, sound and lighting set up within the in-house Studio, extending logistics and production support to facilitate the filming requirements for corporate leadership messages, internal communications and media interviews with senior management.
• Organise the CCMB asset library consisting of historical information and digital data. Ensure the archiving system enables sorting, searching and retrieval of video files for distribution. Develop a catalogue, independently and proactively, to maintain a record of the Group's historical information for future reference.
• Maintain the in-house editing systems by backing up the editing platform every week to optimise the internal storage capacity for ongoing projects. Renew paid subscriptions of all media applications annually with approval from the Visual Services Manager.
• Research, recommend and initiate the assessment of the in-house production and post-production equipment to put forward feasible recommendations for the Visual Services Manager to prepare a business case to upgrade / replace hardware and software. The recommendation should be based on technical specifications in comparison with professional broadcast standards, ensuring the quality of assets created and distributed conforms with current industry standards for all online and offline media.
• The primary responsibility is to handle CCMB?s post-production requirements as the video editor using editing tools available in-house to create video content in consultation with stakeholders. This involves selecting the best quality footage to develop a video timeline, creating visual effects and motion graphics, syncing audio with video, colour balance and mix the media sources to enhance the quality. The video editor may assist with recording voiceovers, sourcing music tracks and sound to finish and deliver the video project for viewing and ultimately for broadcast as per the required specifications.
• Develop best practice guidelines to share video templates with production partners, ensure the brand idents, typography, graphics and any b-roll footage supplied is applied correctly as per brand and product standards. Take into account the different types of platforms, encoding specifications and video file formats which are optimum for each broadcast channel.
• Ensure the successful delivery of the production and post-production requirements set by Global Brand, Marketing Operations, Sponsorship and Events, Corporate Affairs and Social Media, and other business units across The Emirates Group.
• Support the Visual Services Manager in cost management and to increase productivity utilising the company's resources appropriately (financial and non-financial).
• Encourage and build relationships with internal stakeholders and external production partners to achieve a high level of service, create competition to add value and benefit to the Group?s business objectives.

To be successful in this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Degree in Film production or related field.
• 5+ years experience in Video Editor in a Post-production studio.
• Trained and experienced in using visual media editing software such as Adobe Premiere and After Effects, and has a technical understanding of the various video formats and media types for online and social channels.
• Technical knowledge in operating filming equipment such as broadcast cameras, studio lighting and sound recording kit.
• Ability to work well in a high-pressure environment and deliver with speed to meet deadlines without compromising on quality and brand standards.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the video production process to define professional guidelines and apply brand standards.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with internal and external resources.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise and time-manage whilst working on several projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• A demo reel or portfolio of past projects that demonstrate creative and technical expertise in video editing and recording.

At Emirates, we're committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers, so if you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers