Senior YouTube Video Editor
Digital Construct PLC
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Role description
Senior Video Editor
Company:
Digital Construct PLC
Location:
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Work Type:
On-site
Level:
Senior
About Digital Construct PLC
Digital Construct PLC is a growing digital transformation company that designs, builds, and integrates practical technology systems for businesses. Our services include website development, ecommerce platforms, portals, dashboards, bot integration, AI-powered sales and customer support agents, business automation, ERP systems, mobile app development, branding, digital marketing, and content production.
We help startups, SMEs, institutions, and growth-stage businesses build stronger digital presence, improve customer experience, and grow through creative, technology-driven business solutions.
We are looking for a highly skilled and creative
Senior Video Editor
to join our team and lead the post-production of high-quality YouTube and digital media content.
Position Summary
The
Senior Video Editor
will be responsible for editing engaging, polished, and retention-focused video content for YouTube and other digital platforms.
The ideal candidate should have strong storytelling ability, advanced editing skills, fast turnaround capability, and a deep understanding of YouTube audience behavior, pacing, hooks, and content performance.
This role is ideal for someone who can turn raw footage into professional, engaging, and growth-focused videos that align with modern YouTube content strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Edit long-form YouTube videos and short-form content such as Shorts, Reels, TikTok, and social media clips.
Structure video narratives to maximize audience retention, watch time, and engagement.
Create strong openings, smooth pacing, clean transitions, and engaging visual flow.
Add motion graphics, subtitles, text animations, sound design, effects, and visual enhancements.
Collaborate with content creators, scriptwriters, directors, and the creative team.
Maintain consistent visual branding across all video content.
Optimize videos for YouTube performance, including hooks, pacing, thumbnail alignment, and audience retention.
Edit videos based on platform requirements and content strategy.
Organize raw footage, project files, assets, archives, and final exports properly.
Suggest creative improvements to increase content quality and performance.
Review edits carefully for errors, audio balance, color consistency, and final quality.
Support the creative team with ideas for storytelling, visuals, and content improvement.
Guide or support junior editors when needed.
Deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
Requirements
Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Film Production, Media, Communication, Multimedia, Design, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
2–3+ years of professional experience in video editing.
Strong experience editing YouTube videos or digital media content.
Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve.
Strong knowledge of After Effects is an advantage.
Deep understanding of YouTube content structure, audience retention, pacing, and storytelling.
Ability to edit both long-form and short-form content professionally.
Strong sense of timing, rhythm, sound design, and visual storytelling.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with a creative team.
Portfolio of YouTube videos or digital content work is required.
Preferred Skills
Experience with viral content editing strategies.
Strong knowledge of cinematic editing and color grading.
Experience creating motion graphics, animated titles, and visual effects.
Experience editing documentary-style, educational, tech, business, or entertainment content.
Understanding of YouTube SEO, thumbnails, hooks, titles, and viewer behavior.
Experience managing editing workflows or supporting junior editors.
Familiarity with social media content distribution for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts.
Knowledge of audio cleanup, music selection, SFX, and voice enhancement.
Experience working with content creators, production teams, or digital agencies is an advantage.
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience.
Opportunity to work on high-growth YouTube and digital media projects.
Creative freedom and leadership role in content production.
Exposure to real client projects and brand content.
Professional growth opportunities.
Creative and collaborative work environment.
Long-term career growth within a fast-growing digital solutions company.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
Updated CV
Portfolio / Previous YouTube or Digital Content Work Required
Links to edited videos, showreel, or sample projects are highly encouraged
Apply via Email:
digitalconstructinternal@gmail.com
Subject Line:
Application – Senior Video Editor
Application Deadline:
July 30, 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Digital Construct PLC
Building digital products that help businesses grow.
Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Film Production, Media, Communication, Multimedia, Design, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
2–3+ years of professional experience in video editing.
Strong experience editing YouTube videos or digital media content.
Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve.
Strong knowledge of After Effects is an advantage.
Deep understanding of YouTube content structure, audience retention, pacing, and storytelling.
Ability to edit both long-form and short-form content professionally.
Strong sense of timing, rhythm, sound design, and visual storytelling.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with a creative team.
Portfolio of YouTube videos or digital content work is required.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
Updated CV
Portfolio / Previous YouTube or Digital Content Work Required
Links to edited videos, showreel, or sample projects are highly encouraged
Apply via Email:
digitalconstructinternal@gmail.com
Subject Line:
Application – Senior Video Editor
Application Deadline:
July 30, 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Skills (mandatory):
Video editing, Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, • Creativity, Hands-on experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
Skills (desired):
Video editing, Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Organization & Time Management
Apply Now!
Company:
Digital Construct PLC
Location:
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Work Type:
On-site
Level:
Senior
About Digital Construct PLC
Digital Construct PLC is a growing digital transformation company that designs, builds, and integrates practical technology systems for businesses. Our services include website development, ecommerce platforms, portals, dashboards, bot integration, AI-powered sales and customer support agents, business automation, ERP systems, mobile app development, branding, digital marketing, and content production.
We help startups, SMEs, institutions, and growth-stage businesses build stronger digital presence, improve customer experience, and grow through creative, technology-driven business solutions.
We are looking for a highly skilled and creative
Senior Video Editor
to join our team and lead the post-production of high-quality YouTube and digital media content.
Position Summary
The
Senior Video Editor
will be responsible for editing engaging, polished, and retention-focused video content for YouTube and other digital platforms.
The ideal candidate should have strong storytelling ability, advanced editing skills, fast turnaround capability, and a deep understanding of YouTube audience behavior, pacing, hooks, and content performance.
This role is ideal for someone who can turn raw footage into professional, engaging, and growth-focused videos that align with modern YouTube content strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Edit long-form YouTube videos and short-form content such as Shorts, Reels, TikTok, and social media clips.
Structure video narratives to maximize audience retention, watch time, and engagement.
Create strong openings, smooth pacing, clean transitions, and engaging visual flow.
Add motion graphics, subtitles, text animations, sound design, effects, and visual enhancements.
Collaborate with content creators, scriptwriters, directors, and the creative team.
Maintain consistent visual branding across all video content.
Optimize videos for YouTube performance, including hooks, pacing, thumbnail alignment, and audience retention.
Edit videos based on platform requirements and content strategy.
Organize raw footage, project files, assets, archives, and final exports properly.
Suggest creative improvements to increase content quality and performance.
Review edits carefully for errors, audio balance, color consistency, and final quality.
Support the creative team with ideas for storytelling, visuals, and content improvement.
Guide or support junior editors when needed.
Deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
Requirements
Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Film Production, Media, Communication, Multimedia, Design, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
2–3+ years of professional experience in video editing.
Strong experience editing YouTube videos or digital media content.
Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve.
Strong knowledge of After Effects is an advantage.
Deep understanding of YouTube content structure, audience retention, pacing, and storytelling.
Ability to edit both long-form and short-form content professionally.
Strong sense of timing, rhythm, sound design, and visual storytelling.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with a creative team.
Portfolio of YouTube videos or digital content work is required.
Preferred Skills
Experience with viral content editing strategies.
Strong knowledge of cinematic editing and color grading.
Experience creating motion graphics, animated titles, and visual effects.
Experience editing documentary-style, educational, tech, business, or entertainment content.
Understanding of YouTube SEO, thumbnails, hooks, titles, and viewer behavior.
Experience managing editing workflows or supporting junior editors.
Familiarity with social media content distribution for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts.
Knowledge of audio cleanup, music selection, SFX, and voice enhancement.
Experience working with content creators, production teams, or digital agencies is an advantage.
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience.
Opportunity to work on high-growth YouTube and digital media projects.
Creative freedom and leadership role in content production.
Exposure to real client projects and brand content.
Professional growth opportunities.
Creative and collaborative work environment.
Long-term career growth within a fast-growing digital solutions company.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
Updated CV
Portfolio / Previous YouTube or Digital Content Work Required
Links to edited videos, showreel, or sample projects are highly encouraged
Apply via Email:
digitalconstructinternal@gmail.com
Subject Line:
Application – Senior Video Editor
Application Deadline:
July 30, 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Digital Construct PLC
Building digital products that help businesses grow.
Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Film Production, Media, Communication, Multimedia, Design, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
2–3+ years of professional experience in video editing.
Strong experience editing YouTube videos or digital media content.
Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve.
Strong knowledge of After Effects is an advantage.
Deep understanding of YouTube content structure, audience retention, pacing, and storytelling.
Ability to edit both long-form and short-form content professionally.
Strong sense of timing, rhythm, sound design, and visual storytelling.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with a creative team.
Portfolio of YouTube videos or digital content work is required.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
Updated CV
Portfolio / Previous YouTube or Digital Content Work Required
Links to edited videos, showreel, or sample projects are highly encouraged
Apply via Email:
digitalconstructinternal@gmail.com
Subject Line:
Application – Senior Video Editor
Application Deadline:
July 30, 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Skills (mandatory):
Video editing, Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, • Creativity, Hands-on experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
Skills (desired):
Video editing, Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Organization & Time Management
Apply Now!