Intellectica is recruiting a Video Editor / Videographer (Monteur) on behalf of its client, a leading media group expanding its social-first video output for a digital news platform. The organization produces content designed for high engagement across social platforms, with an emphasis on speed, clarity, and modern visual language.
This role will own the day-to-day editing pipeline for social video output—turning raw footage, interviews, and editorial content into platform-optimized clips (Reels/TikTok/Shorts), including subtitles, pacing, and basic motion. The role reports to the Head of the Website and collaborates closely with editorial and social teams to ensure consistent, high-quality output.
Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:
- Editing short-form and mid-form video content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and other platforms
- Creating multiple cut-downs/versions per story (different hooks, lengths, formats, aspect ratios)
- Adding subtitles, on-screen text, basic motion graphics, sound design, and pacing optimization
- Managing a fast turnaround workflow (often same-day for news and trending topics)
- Collaborating with journalists/social editors to align on narrative, hook, and call-to-action
- Occasional filming/support on shoots (interviews, newsroom segments, events) depending on needs
- Maintaining an organized archive of project files, templates, fonts, lower-thirds, and brand assets
- Ensuring videos follow brand guidelines and platform best practices (safe areas, captioning, formats)
- Tracking performance signals and iterating editing style accordingly (retention, completion rate)
- Any other task that may be required from time to time
Professional experience & qualifications of a successful candidate:
- 2–4 years of experience as a video editor and/or videographer in media, content studios, or digital agencies
- Strong proficiency in editing tools (Adobe Premiere Pro / After Effects and/or CapCut; DaVinci is a plus)
- Demonstrated ability to produce platform-native edits with strong hooks and retention pacing
- Experience with subtitle workflows, templates, and social aspect ratios (9:16 / 1:1 / 16:9)
- Portfolio/showreel of social-first work is required
- Ability to handle volume and tight deadlines without compromising quality
- Fluency in Greek and working proficiency in English is a plus
Core competencies of a successful candidate:
- Social-first editing instincts (hook, pace, retention)
- High ownership and reliability under time pressure
- Strong collaboration with editorial/social teams
- Detail-oriented with strong workflow discipline