Documentary Film Editor

6 days ago


Singapore Twine Full time

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We are seeking a skilled Video Editor to finalize the first cut of a feature-length documentary in preparation for festival submissions. The project requires an editor with a strong sense of storytelling who can craft an engaging, taut, and thriller-like viewing experience while allowing space for interpretation. This is a contract role with flexible working arrangements and an estimated duration of about one month.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the director to refine and complete a first cut suitable for festival submissions.
  • Edit footage to create a thriller-inspired pacing and atmosphere, ensuring the narrative is engaging and provocative.
  • Apply creative storytelling techniques to enhance tension, structure, and audience immersion.
  • Organize and manage assets effectively across editing platforms.
  • Deliver polished cuts, with flexibility for multiple rounds of feedback.
  • Ensure technical quality suitable for high-resolution festival projection standards.

Requirements

  • Proven experience editing feature-length or mid-length documentaries.
  • Proficiency in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, and/or Avid Media Composer .
  • Strong sense of pacing, structure, and emotional impact in long-form storytelling.
  • Ability to build tension and engagement while maintaining clarity and narrative flow.
  • Resourcefulness in working with varied footage and resolving creative or technical challenges.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work closely with the director remotely.
  • Mid-level editing experience with a portfolio showcasing relevant documentary or narrative work.

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Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Contract

Job function

  • Art/Creative

Industries

  • Movies, Videos, and Sound

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