Film and Video Editor

  • Contractor
  • Istanbul Türkiye
  • TBD USD / Year
  • Syrian Forum profile




  • Job applications may no longer being accepted for this opportunity.


Syrian Forum

Job Purpose

To manage material such as camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, graphics, and special effects to produce a final film or video product.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assemble, transfer, and export uncut footage to create a finished, cohesive final project
  • Select and combine footage to produce a film in line with the storyboard, goal, and vision of the film
  • Adjust and correct film’s colors to improve the final product’s quality
  • Select, apply, and edit music, sound effect, subtitles, and graphics to support the final product’s goal
  • Rearrange scenes and ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
  • Continuously explore and implement new technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency
  • Follow the institution’s media and communication policies and guidelines
  • Respect and apply all the PSEA principles, and show high commitment to report any SEA action

Note: the above-mentioned key responsibilities/accountabilities are illustrative ones. Other future responsibilities/accountability may be assigned to the job depending on the department’s organizational chart.

Qualification (Education/Work Experience)

1. Essential:

  • Bachelor’s degree in film studies, cinematography, or related field
  • 2 years’ experience in art and/or design fields
  • Programs: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut
  • Advanced level in English, and Arabic

2. Desirable:

  • Master’s degree in film studies, cinematography, or related field
  • 4 years’ experience in art and/or design fields
  • Programs: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Lightworks, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut, Cinema 4D, DaVinci Resolve
  • Advanced level in English, and Arabic, and good level in Turkish

Core & Technical Competencies

1. Core Competencies:

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Accountability
  • Creativity and attention to details
  • Stakeholders Orientation
  • Commitment to Continuous Learning
  • Technological Awareness.

2. Supervisor/Managerial Competencies:

  • Leadership
  • Building Trust
  • Vision
  • Managing Performance
  • Empowering Others
  • Judgment/Decision-making.

3. Technical Competencies:

  • Computer skills (photoshop, illustrator, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects, Final Cut, Cinema 4d, Davinci resolve)
  • Creative mind and storytelling skills
  • Experience in working with NGO’s
  • Familiarity with special effects, 3D and compositing

How to apply

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Film and Video Editor

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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