Video Editor

About the role

Dusk News Pakistan, a digital news platform, is hiring a full-time Video Editor to work on-site in Islamabad. The editor assembles recorded footage, applies artistic editing techniques and produces finished news segments, features, documentaries and social media videos that match the outlet's brand voice and editorial standards. The role reports to the Head of Multimedia Production.

Key responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into polished video packages for news, features, documentaries and digital platforms.
• Select the best shots and add transitions, graphics, effects and subtitles where needed.
• Collaborate with journalists, producers and the social media team to meet content objectives.
• Add sound effects, background scores and mix audio to enhance storytelling.
• Create short-form video content for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
• Manage project files, organise media assets and keep workflows efficient.
• Optimise videos for web, mobile and TV formats and meet tight deadlines.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Video Editor (2-3 years preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Media Production, Film Studies, Mass Communication or a related field; relevant certifications are an advantage.
• A portfolio or reel showing previous editing work is required.
• Experience with short-form and long-form video, and familiarity with news editing styles and fast-paced production.

Required skills

• Editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
• Motion graphics, colour correction and audio mixing.
• Understanding of pacing, framing and visual impact in news storytelling.
• Preferred: social media video optimisation, Photoshop/Illustrator, animation and Urdu.

Candidates apply by sending their CV, portfolio/reel link and a brief cover letter to the company's careers email, quoting the application subject line given in the advert.