Video Edit Manager

Video Editing Manager (Social Media Content Specialist)Company: 1XL Info LLP Job Type: Full-Time (On-Site) Work Mode: Monday to Saturday Experience: 4–6 years 1XL is a Dubai-based, dynamic, and versatile SaaS product development company that encompasses various aspects of personal and professional growth. We are hiring a Video Editing Manager who will not only excel in creative editing but also lead, manage, and scale the video production team . This role requires a blend of creative vision, operational management, leadership capability, performance optimization, and strategic planning . You will oversee a team, manage workflows, streamline processes, and ensure that all video outputs align with 1XL’s brand, goals, and digital strategy. Lead, mentor, and coach a team of editors, junior creators, motion designers, and interns. Conduct weekly team meetings , provide feedback, and manage performance reviews. Build and maintain a collaborative, high-performance creative culture. Creative Direction & Content Strategy Define the creative direction for all video content across platforms. Work closely with founders and content heads to align content with brand vision. Translate briefs into clear creative guidelines, editing styles, and content structures. Approve scripts, storyboards, frameworks, and creative layouts. Ensure storytelling, pacing, and visual identity meet 1XL’s branding standards Department Operations & Workflow Optimisation Create and maintain SOPs, style guides, video templates, LUTs , and editing frameworks. Build efficient workflows to increase output without compromising quality. Implement quality checks (QC) before publishing. Manage project prioritization and coordinate deadlines across teams. Project Ownership & Delivery Management Own the video production calendar, deadlines, and deliverables. Ensure smooth execution of all content for YouTube, Reels/Shorts, TikTok, podcasts, ads, and training modules. Delegate tasks based on team strengths and project requirements. Ensure all final outputs are on-brand, on-time, and error-free. Video Editing & Post-Production Skilled in editing raw footage into polished videos, including color correction, sound balancing, transitions, and motion graphics. Ability to repurpose long-form content into short-form clips suitable for Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Experience with tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve. Lead the integration of AI tools into the editing workflow to improve speed and creativity: Train the team on AI-enhanced editing, auto-captioning, motion tracking, and repurposing tools. Research and implement new tools that enhance efficiency and output quality. Trend Intelligence & Content Performance Build content strategies based on trending formats, viral structures, and platform best practices. Conduct trend forecasting to stay ahead of Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok styles. Work with the social media team to understand performance metrics (retention, watch time, CTR). Improve content structure based on analytics, hooks, and viewer behaviour insights. Coordinate with branding, marketing, training, and leadership teams. Translate brand requirements into clear video ideas and execution plans. Support founders in creating content, scripts, and brand films. Creative Leadership Skills Strong creative direction, visual storytelling, and brand understanding. Ability to mentor and develop a creative team. Ability to plan, supervise, and execute multi-format content pipelines. After Effects (motion graphics) Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve (bonus) Basic Photoshop/Illustrator Bachelor’s in Media, Film, Animation, or related field (preferred). ~4–6 years of strong experience in editing and video production. ~ Experience managing a creative or editing team (strong advantage). ~ Experience in agency environments or fast-paced digital content teams.