Cinematic Videographer & Video Editor (UAE Experience)

Job Title: Cinematic Videographer & Video Editor (UAE Experience)

Location: UAE (Onsite / Hybrid as per company policy)

Experience: Minimum 3+ years in the UAE

Industry: Marketing / Advertising Agency

Job Description

Our client is looking for a talented Cinematic Videographer + Video Editor who brings both creative vision and technical mastery to produce high impact video content for our agency's clients.

Job Responsibilities

Concept & Production: Develop storyboards, shoot cinematic footage (DSLR, mirrorless, cinema cameras, gimbal, drone) for commercials, brand films, social media clips, and campaigns.

• Post Production: Edit, color grade, add VFX/Motion Graphics, mix audio (SFX, music, voiceover) using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro (Mac).
• Client Collaboration: Work closely with account/strategy teams to understand briefs, deliver assets on tight deadlines, and incorporate feedback.
• Asset Management: Organize raw footage, maintain project files, backup and archive final deliverables.
• Stay Current: Keep up with industry trends, new tools, and best practices in cinematic storytelling and socialmedia video formats.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of professional videography & editing experience *in the UAE.
• Strong portfolio showcasing cinematic short films, brand stories, or agency work.
• Proficiency with:
• Cameras: RED, Alexa, Sony FX, Canon EOS C, DJI Ronin/Drone.
• Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro / After Effects / Audition.
• Color Grading: DaVinci Resolve (preferred) or Adobe Premiere.
• Motion Graphics: After Effects, Cinema 4D (bonus).
• Experience working in a Marketing / Advertising Agency environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and handle pressure.
• Excellent communication skills (English; Arabic a plus).

Preferred Qualification

Degree in Film Production, Visual Communication, or related field.

• Knowledge of social media video specs (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts).
• Familiarity with SEO & thumbnail design.
• Experience with project management tools (Asana, Trello) and cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, Vimeo).