SPH Media

Creative Video Editor (Studio+65), 2 Year Contract

Posted: 8 hours ago

Job Description

About UsSPH Media’s mission is to be the trusted source of news and lifestyle content in Singapore and Asia. One of our core purposes is to produce credible, balanced, and objective news and analysis, always with a view to uphold the public good and fostering an informed, engaged citizenry.We welcome talented individuals to join us and grow a career in a vibrant and collaborative environment built around a culture of respect and inclusivity.As an employer, we are committed to rewarding our people fairly and developing them in their careers.About the RoleThe Creative Video Editor crafts stories across a range of formats – from feature pieces and documentaries to tight social cutdowns and promos. You shape narrative, pacing and emotion in the edit, working closely with directors, producers and designers to bring ideas to life.Roles & ResponsibilitiesEdit long-form projects (features, documentaries, specials) from rough assemblies to final master.Cut short-form pieces (trailers, teasers, explainers, social cutdowns, vertical videos) that are platform-smart and attention-grabbing.Work with directors and producers to refine narrative structure, pacing, and emotional beats.Elevate footage through thoughtful use of sound design, temp and final music, and basic graphics where needed.Collaborate with designers, animators and colourists to ensure a cohesive visual and sonic language across a show or series.Prepare clean, well-organised project files and exports for archive, versioning and reuse across brands and platforms.Uphold quality and technical standards for audio, colour, subtitles and aspect ratios across deliverables.Who We Are Looking For3–5+ years of professional editing experience (broadcast, digital media, agency or production house).Strong portfolio spanning both longer-form storytelling and short-form/vertical pieces.Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve; familiarity with After Effects is a plus.Good understanding of platform behaviours (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, OTT) and how they influence pacing, hooks and structure.Strong story sense, with an eye for human moments and editorial nuance.

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