Senior Video Editor · Reels, Shorts & TikTok · CapCut Expert · Remote · Full-Time

Ceartas is hiring a Senior Video Editor to own our short-form content engine. You'll edit 8-15 Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and TikToks per week for our founder and brand channels — cinematic, fast-paced, modern.

You're an editor first. Cuts, pacing, sound design, colour, motion. But you also stay close to trends — you watch what's working on social, you know which formats are exploding this week, and you bring ideas to the table when you spot one we should ride. Reports to the CEO and CMO.

- Edit 8-15 short-form videos per week (Reels, Shorts, TikTok, LinkedIn)
- Cut to a rhythm — beat-matched, hook-driven, no slack frames
- Grade Sony FX3A footage from S-Log3 to cinematic Rec.709 using LUTs
- Build text-behind-subject effects, kinetic typography, glow treatments
- Design auto-caption styles that match the Ceartas brand voice
- Source and sync trending audio (you spot it before it peaks)
- Mimic high-performing creator formats and adapt to our brand
- Pitch ideas when you spot a trend worth riding
- Manage your project pipeline in Notion or ClickUp
- Deliver final exports in correct specs per platform
- Iterate fast — feedback is direct, turnarounds are tight

Must-Have Editing Skills

- Expert-level CapCut Desktop AND Mobile (primary editors)
- Strong working knowledge of Final Cut Pro AND/OR DaVinci Resolve
- Deep understanding of LOG profiles and LUT workflows
(S-Log3 ? Rec.709 conversion, stacking technical + creative LUTs)
- Smart Cutout / Subject Tracking / Text Behind Subject effects
- Auto-caption tools with custom brand styling
- Sound design: beat-matched cuts, SFX, music ducking
- Colour grading: HSL, curves, scopes, skin tone correction
- Export specs: H.264, HEVC, 10-bit, proper bitrates per platform
- Motion graphics basics — kinetic text, overlays, transitions
- Canva proficiency for thumbnails, overlays, and social assets

What Makes You Different (Beyond Editing)

- You scroll Reels and TikTok daily and treat it as research
- You can name top creators in any niche off the top of your head
- You watch a viral video and instantly clock why it worked
- You bring ideas to editing sessions — not just executing briefs
- You spot trends within 24-48 hours of them breaking
- You ship volume — a B+ shipped today beats an A+ shipped next week
- You're not precious — feedback is fast, blunt, and you adapt without ego

Must-Have Soft Skills

- Detail-obsessed and decisive — you spot frame-level errors others miss
- Outstanding eye for design and typography
- Flexible and resilient — handles fast turnarounds without losing quality
- Excellent communicator in written English (Slack, Loom, async)
- Self-directed — you don't need micromanagement
- Comfortable handling occasional adult-themed footage professionally
(Ceartas operates in the creator-economy anti-piracy space)

Schedule
- Full-time, fully remote
- Working week: Wednesday to Sunday (weekends are core social windows)
- Some flexible / late hours during the first month for training
- Must overlap ~4 hours/day with Dubai timezone (GMT+4)
- Stable, reliable internet (50 Mbps+ minimum)
- Mac OS preferred (our studio is Mac-based)

What We Offer

- Fully remote
- 15 paid days off per year + public holidays + your birthday off + 13th month payment
- Company-paid health insurance (full coverage)
- Home equipment provided (Mac, monitor, peripherals as needed)
- Direct mentorship from the CEO
- A vibrant startup environment with a supportive, diverse team
- Employee recognition and reward program
- Inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and equal opportunity
- Growth path: this role can scale into Head of Content as we grow
- Real impact: your videos drive the growth of a Sony-backed brand

Portfolio Requirement (NON-NEGOTIABLE - DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT A PORTFOLIO)

We will not review applications without a portfolio. Résumés don't matter here — your work matters.

Submit:

1. A reel of your best short-form edits
2. At least ONE example of a video where you graded LOG/log-profile footage
3. At least ONE example with text-behind-subject, kinetic typography,
or modern social effects
4. Links to live posted videos on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube
5. A 2-3 sentence note on what YOU contributed (vs. what was provided)
6. Bonus: a Reel of yours that performed exceptionally well (500K+ views)
with screenshot proof

Acceptable portfolio formats:

- Google Drive link with .mp4 files (preferred)
- Personal website with embedded reels
- Public Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube of YOUR work
- ---------- or Vimeo private link

How to Apply
Send the following:

1. Subject line: "Senior Video Editor — [Your Name]"
2. Portfolio link (mandatory — applications without this are rejected)
3. Three creators on Reels/TikTok you love right now, and one specific reason each
4. One trend you spotted in the last 7 days that Ceartas could ride
(we protect creators from piracy and deepfakes — pitch the angle)
5. Monthly USD rate expectation
6. Your timezone
7. Primary editor preference (CapCut Desktop / Mobile / Final Cut / Resolve)
8. One concept you'd pitch in Week 1 if hired

Generic copy-paste applications will be filtered immediately.

About Ceartas
We protect creators, athletes, and entertainment brands from piracy, deepfakes, and unauthorized digital exploitation. Our clients include major broadcasters, professional sports leagues, top-tier creators, and global talent agencies. We're backed by Sony Innovation Fund.
You'll edit content for a brand that protects the people you watch online. Real impact, real stakes, real growth.