Senior Video Editor Lead (Edtech)

Job Title: Video Editor Lead / Senior Video Editing Lead

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and innovative Video Editor Lead to supervise and guide our video editing team in creating high-quality academic and studio-based video content. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent creative judgement, and advanced expertise in post-production workflows. This role involves managing editors, coordinating with cross-functional teams, ensuring timely project delivery, and maintaining production quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Team Management & Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of video editors, animators, and motion graphic designers.
• Review team output, provide feedback, and ensure quality consistency across all deliverables.
• Plan and allocate workloads, track deadlines, and optimize team productivity.
• Conduct training sessions on editing techniques, tools, and internal workflows.

Project & Process Management

• Oversee the full post-production pipeline including editing, color correction, sound, motion graphics, and final delivery.
• Collaborate with content, production, academic, and design teams to understand project requirements and expectations.
• Implement and enhance standardized editing processes, templates, and naming conventions.
• Maintain an organized asset management and backup system.

Creative & Technical Expertise

• Provide creative direction and suggestions to improve visual storytelling, pacing, audio balance, transitions, and graphical elements.
• Ensure all videos adhere to brand and academic content guidelines.
• Stay updated with industry trends, editing tools, AI-based enhancements, and new software workflows.

Quality & Delivery

• Conduct QC checks before final exports.
• Ensure high-quality output for different platforms (web LMS, YouTube, studio content, microlearning, promos, reels, marketing clips).
• Troubleshoot technical or workflow challenges and recommend creative solutions.