UGC Video Editor, Marketing

Join Puffy's team at our Dubai headquarters situated in the world's safest and most globally connected city. Puffy is a rapidly expanding e-commerce retailer renowned for our exceptional mattresses loved by millions of sleepers in North America. Since entering the bed-in-a-box market in 2016, we've achieved consistent year-on-year growth and garnered attention from top publications like Entrepreneur.com and TechCompanyNews. Our product line now includes a complete range of bedroom essentials, from pillows to bedding and accessories.

We are seeking a skilled Video Editor to transform raw user-generated content and on-site footage into dynamic social media ads that drive engagement and resonate with a diverse audience. This role requires a creative individual with a strong track record in digital content creation.

Why joining us could be the next best step in your career?

• Get hired within 2 weeks: Typically, we extend a job offer within two weeks from a candidate's initial application to Puffy.
• Unmatched compensation: Max monthly salary of upto 18K AED + a 10% monthly bonus.
• 100% Tax-Free income: Relocate to Dubai, and you keep ALL your earnings.
• Seamless relocation: We offer full relocation support, including flights, visa sponsorship, and two weeks of hotel accommodation on arrival.
• Embrace Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse company with 16+ nationalities currently in our Dubai team.
• Accelerate your career trajectory: Experience accelerated career growth within your role through a clear path and annual internal promotion opportunities.
• Rapid business expansion: Puffy’s headcount increased by 10% in 2023, demonstrating our substantial growth potential.
• Forbes Member CEO: Gain valuable experience working with a CEO who is a member of the Forbes Council.
• Prime Location in Dubai: You will work full-time at our state-of-the-art, centrally located office space in the center of Dubai Internet City.
• Health & Lifestyle: We prioritize a healthy lifestyle. On top of world-class health insurance (dental & vision included), our canteen is stocked with organic snacks, juices, fruits, tea & coffee.
• Top-tier equipment and tech stack: We provide the best equipment and technology to empower you in your work.

Responsibilities:

1. UGC Video Production: Edit and assemble raw UGC footage into engaging, authentic social media ads. Maintain the original sense of authenticity and spontaneity of the content while adapting it to suit campaign needs.
2. On-Site Video Production: Plan and execute on-site video shoots, including setup, filming, and post-production, ensuring high-quality content that aligns with brand objectives.
3. Collaboration and Strategy: Work closely with the marketing team to understand and interpret campaign objectives and target audiences, ensuring that all video content aligns with strategic goals and speaks to the intended demographic.
4. Technical Enhancements: Enhance the visual and audio quality of videos through expert color grading, sound editing, and the addition of graphic overlays to create polished and professional final products.
5. Trend Analysis: Stay up-to-date with emerging trends in video production, social media, and digital advertising technologies to keep our content innovative and relevant.

Qualifications:

1. Experience: 3-5 years of experience in video editing, with a significant focus on social media advertising and digital content. Experience in both UGC and professional on-site video production is highly preferred.
2. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar. You should also have experience with editing voice-overs and subtitles.
3. Familiarity with AI tools for video editing to enhance efficiency and introduce innovative content solutions.
4. Motion Graphics: Experience in creating motion graphics and visual effects using Adobe After Effects.
5. Platform Expertise: Deep understanding of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest, and their specific video requirements.
6. Storytelling: Excellent ability to tell compelling stories through short-form videos that capture and retain audience attention.
7. Portfolio: A robust portfolio of past work that demonstrates expertise in video editing and a strong creative vision.

What’s next?

Click “Apply” to start your application today! We've optimized our recruitment process into 3 simple steps. We want to ensure that all applicants have a fair and equal chance, so we use our Phase 1 online assessment. This minimizes unconscious bias in our hiring process. Successful candidates will be invited to Phase 2 within one business day of the successful completion of Phase 1.