Job Description

Company: ISARB media Sdn Bhd Department: Creative & Production Location: Selangor (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time Seniority Level: Senior / Lead Editor Reporting To: Head of Production ISARB is one of Malaysia's leading content creation and talent management companies, known for high-impact YouTube content, cinematic production, and innovative digital storytelling. Our team is expanding, and we are searching for a Senior Video Editor to elevate our visual output, lead editing standards, and guide the creative direction of future content.The Senior Video Editor is responsible for producing high-quality, cinematic, and engaging video content for the ISA ISARB YouTube channel and company projects. This role requires strong storytelling skills, fast editing speed, leadership ability, and mastery of YouTube-style editing.This position plays a key role in shaping the brand’s visual identity, ensuring every video meets professional standards, and training/mentoring junior editors in the team.1. Video Editing & Post-ProductionEdit full-length YouTube videos (10–30 minutes) with strong pacing, storytelling, and audience retention strategies.Ensure cinematic grading, clean audio, smooth transitions, and professional finishing.Convert raw footage into compelling narratives aligned with ISA ISARB’s brand style.Create motion graphics, titles, and visual effects as needed.Manage sound design: background music, SFX, voice balancing.2. Creative StorytellingBuild engaging story arcs, including hooks, tension, climaxes, and payoff.Propose creative angles, visual ideas, and improvements.Work closely with directors and production team to refine story direction.3. Quality Control & StandardsEnsure all videos meet internal quality guidelines before publishing.Double-check cuts, colour grade, audio levels, subtitles, and overall consistency.Set and maintain editing standards and best practices across the team.4. Workflow & SpeedDeliver editing projects within tight deadlines (1–3 days per video).Organize project files, footage, and backups with proper file-management SOP.Maintain efficient workflow using advanced shortcuts, presets, templates.5. Collaboration & LeadershipMentor and guide junior editors in technique, pacing, and storytelling.Work with production crew, content strategists, and talent.Provide constructive creative feedback and participate actively in team discussions.Communicate problems early and ensure smooth workflow from shoot to final export.6. Innovation & Trend AwarenessKeep updated with global YouTube editing trends (e.g., MrBeast, Indonesian cinematic vlog styles, viral TikTok pacing).Continuously suggest new creative approaches, effects, transitions, and editing styles.Assist with vertical content editing (Shorts/TikTok/Reels) when needed.Technical SkillsExpert in Adobe Premiere Pro (mandatory).Strong skills in After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop.Strong sense of colour grading, audio mixing, and motion graphics.Experience editing 4K multi-camera setups.ExperienceMinimum 3–5 years professional editing experience, ideally in YouTube content, filmmaking, or digital production.Proven portfolio showcasing storytelling, cinematic cuts, and engaging editing.Experience leading or mentoring a small editing team (advantageous).Creative & Soft SkillsStrong storytelling ability & pacing sense.High attention to detail, disciplined, reliable, and consistent.Able to work independently with minimal supervision.Strong work ethic, accountability, integrity.Able to work fast under pressure and meet short deadlines.Passionate about content creation and visual direction.Work in one of Malaysia’s fastest-growing content companies.Dynamic, creative, fun working environment.Opportunities for rapid career growth in the media industry.Direct involvement in large-scale YouTube productions and brand collaborations.Competitive salary & performance bonuses.Send your portfolio and resume to: 📧 fartein_hr@isarb.com 📌 Subject: Application – Senior Video Editor (Your Name)

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