Senior Video Editor – Wasl Channel

About the role

The Senior Video Editor will join Wasl Channel’s content and production team, shaping the storytelling, pacing, and narrative flow of short documentaries, long‑form videos, and social‑media clips. Working in a fast‑paced environment, the editor will turn raw footage into compelling stories that resonate with Arabic‑speaking audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Edit short documentaries and long‑form video content, building narrative structures from scratch or following editorial frameworks.
• Propose and apply story angles, narrative pacing, and scene sequencing to create cohesive stories.
• Adapt long‑form material into short‑form videos for social platforms, respecting platform‑specific formats and audience behavior.
• Receive editing briefs from the Head of Production, collaborate with writers and researchers, and attend only meetings directly related to assigned edits.
• Manage multiple edits simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Use professional editing tools (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro) to perform color correction, color grading, and ensure clean audio and overall technical quality.

Required profile

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

Required skills

• Premiere Pro
• DaVinci Resolve
• Final Cut Pro
• Color correction
• Color grading