Lead Video Editor

Department: Creative & Design

Location: Office 307, 3rd Floor CEMTECH, NSTP, NUST, H-12 Islamabad.

Job Type: Full-time (Onsite)

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday plus one Saturday per month.

Office Timings: 10AM to 7PM

Skylift Marketing is one of Pakistans leading marketing companies, serving a global client base with a reputation for excellence. Our clients have been featured in renowned publications like VOGUE, FORBES, NBC, Fox, and CNN. We are a powerhouse team of 100+ professionals working for the marketing revolution in Pakistan.

Job Summary:

Were looking for a proactive, process-oriented Lead Video Editor to manage and grow our in-house team of Video Editors (VEs) and Graphic Designers (GDs). He will lead execution across client projects, improve workflows, train new hires, and act as the primary point of contact for specific client accounts. He will be instrumental in fostering a collaborative, high-performance creative team aligned with Skylifts standards and values.

Key Responsibilities:

Team management & supervision:

• Lead day-to-day operations of the VE and GD team across multiple projects.
• Manage project allocation, oversee timelines, and ensure delivery quality.
• Act as the bridge between clients, internal team and creatives—translating feedback into action.

Client communication:

• Serve as the primary POC for VE-based client accounts (outside of SMM).
• Lead client check-ins, gather feedback, and communicate timelines and deliverables.
• Maintain client satisfaction through clear, timely, and empathetic communication & meetings.

Workflow & system optimisation:

• Identify gaps in current systems and implement solutions to improve speed and quality.
• Deploy tools to automate repetitive tasks and boost productivity.
• Define & implement KPIs for creative performance and introduce measurable systems for improvement.

Talent management:

• Lead the hiring, onboarding, and training of new Video Editors and Graphic Designers.
• Conduct performance reviews and offer ongoing feedback for skill enhancement.
• Build a culture of ownership, learning, and growth within the creative team.

Trail task management:

• Collaborate with video editors in the sales department and increase the trial tasks acceptance rate.
• Improve win-rates by refining briefing systems, quality benchmarks, and feedback loops.

Key competencies & required level:

1. Leadership

• Empowerment and Delegation - To assign tasks, oversee execution, and build trust in team members capabilities.
• Developing Others - For hiring and training VEs and GDs.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making - Required for managing chaos, optimizing workflow.
• Team Building and Engagement - To maintain morale and cohesion among diverse creative roles.

2. Accountability & Ownership

• Taking Responsibility - For client communication and results from VE/GD output.
• Delivering Quality Results - In managing timelines, revisions, and trial wins.
• Commitment to Deadlines - Essential when managing clients and handling multiple projects/teams.
• Continuous Improvement - For system/process innovation and efficiency.

3. Creativity & Innovation

• Resourcefulness and Efficiency - For introducing tools and automation (like AI UGC).
• Adaptability and Flexibility - Needed in a fluid creative and fast paced environment.
• Customer-Centric Innovation - Aligning designs/videos with client expectations.

4. Achievement & Result Focus

• Motivation and Drive for Results - Ensure SMM deliverables and self-client projects meet success criteria.
• Quality and Deadline Adherence - Drive productivity and reduce time waste in the creative pipeline.
• Continuous Improvement and Learning - For evolving the teams output and refining hiring/training methods.

5. Effective Communication

• Client Communication - Not just clarity, but persuasive and adaptive messaging to manage expectations.
• Feedback and Reflection - Ability to give and receive feedback effectively to upskill the team.
• Audience Awareness - Communicate differently with SMM teams vs. clients vs. internal members.

6. Learning Agility

• Openness to Feedback & Willingness to Learn- Receptive to constructive criticism and eager to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Innovation & Application of Knowledge - Must be proactive in implementing new things.
• Resilience & Learning from Mistakes - Especially in high-stakes, trial-heavy projects.

7. Conflict Resolution

• Mediate between creative disagreements or misalignments.

8. Organizational & Cultural Commitment

• To reinforce Skylift values across the creative team.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a creative or video production role.
• Prior leadership experience is a strong plus.
• Proficient understanding of video editing and graphic design workflows.
• Strong communication, delegation, and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with creative tools and automation softwares.

Growth path:

This role will evolve into a Visual Strategist role, with expanded authority across client communication systems, team capacity planning, and creative hiring strategy.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Please provide your portfolio link here!

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

• video production: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Information :

• Company : Skylift Marketing
• Position : Lead Video Editor
• Location : Islamabad Federal Board
• Country : PK