Video Editor

Job Description

AGENCY FOR THE NEXT GEN

We are all about the next generation. Next generation of consumers. Next generation of platforms. Next generation of content. Next generation of brands.

That’s what gets us up every day. Working with brands to be at the forefront of the next generation. To create relevant and industry-defining work. Whether it’s to better align on the brand’s business challenges, understand the people they need to reach, tell the stories they’ve always wanted to tell or to identify the best direction to get there – when brands work with us, they get a team who knows that if we don’t rethink everything, we change nothing.

Website:

https://www.dstnct.co/

What We Do

We may be a creative agency but we are most certainly not in the business of advertising. We are in the business of understanding the human psyche.

We obsess over the psychology of our audience – what people are into, their pain-points and motivations, what makes them tick – we take all of that and we bring you and your brand to wherever people are – physically, virtually and emotionally.

That has allowed us to transcend conventional channels to be able to take care of a full spectrum of services for a holistic audience experience.

• Integrated Marketing
• Products and Platforms
• Social and Content
• Branding
• UI/UX
• Experiential
• Data & Technology

Culture

Working at DSTNCT means joining a group of people who are passionate about doing great work. Work that challenges the status quo. Work that inspires new ways of thinking. Work that makes people’s lives just a tad bit easier.

It’s a code that we live by. A way of life. Don’t believe us? Talk to us and we will show you a preview of our Culture Code to see what we mean.

There are a few things that make us all tick. Being open and taking chances. Taking pride in your work. Doing the right thing. Working as a team. Being resourceful and solving problems. We’ve always believed that you’re the average of the 5 people you surround yourself with. It’s time to ask yourself: What kind of people do you want to be around with?

Your Role

We’re looking for a highly creative and detail-oriented Video Editor to join our growing new media team — a hands-on storyteller who lives and breathes both long-form and short-form video and knows how to cut content that stops the scroll on Youtube, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts.

You’ll work alongside our creatives, producers, and content team to create platform-native content. From smart cuts and motion graphics to sound design and colour, you’ll bring craft to every frame.

This role reports to the Director and Producer, and works closely with the wider new media and video teams.

Responsibilities

Offline Editing & Storytelling

●      Edit short-form and long-form content (social experiments, interviews, formats, reels etc.) into compelling narratives.

●      Shape story, pacing, and emotional beats to maximise retention and engagement.

●      Identify the strongest hooks, moments, and cuts to drive watchability.

Social-First Optimisation

●      Edit with platform behaviour in mind across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other social channels.

●      Craft strong openings (first 3–5 seconds) to capture attention.

●      Optimise pacing, subtitles, and visual elements for mobile viewing.

●      Adapt and resize content across platforms and aspect ratios while preserving creative intent.

Online Editing & Creative Execution

●      Add text overlays, motion graphics, sound design, and music to enhance storytelling.

●      Build kinetic typography and simple VFX in After Effects to elevate edits.

●      Perform colour correction, grading, and balancing to ensure visual consistency and quality.

●      Ensure consistency in style, tone, and branding across all outputs, with particular care for government and cultural institution client guidelines.

●      Experiment with different editing styles, formats, and trends.

Collaboration

●      Work closely with the Director, Producer, and Content team to align on narrative and intent.

●      Take feedback and iterate quickly across multiple rounds of edits.

●      Contribute creative input during post-production to elevate the final output.

Workflow & Delivery

●      Manage multiple edits across different projects and timelines.

●      Ensure timely delivery of drafts and final outputs.

●      Maintain organised project files, exports, and version control in line with team workflows.

Required Skills & Qualities

●      At least 1–2 years of video editing experience (video production house, in house or content creator) with a portfolio that shows craft and storytelling instincts.

●      Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro; working knowledge of DaVinci Resolve and After Effects is a plus.

●      Experienced editing social-first content for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram— and what works on each.

●      Basic motion graphics and colour grading knowledge preferred.

●      A keen eye for pacing, rhythm, and visual storytelling.

●      Good sense of music, sound design, timing, and storytelling.

●      Awareness of the sensitivities of working with government and public sector clients.

●      Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

●      Open to feedback and eager to learn — willing to take direction and iterate.

●      A team player who brings positive energy and dependability to fast-paced production environments.

DSTNCT reserves the right to modify this job description by giving written notice to you.