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At Jellyfish we believe that our individual differences are our greatest assets. We are passionate about empowering every employee to reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives to our collaborative environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and leads to better solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other personal characteristics that make them who they are.

Jellyfish is a full service global digital agency, combining strategy, creative, data and media buying and planning expertise with technology under one integrated roof. With almost 2,000 Jellies across 38 offices worldwide, we are the unconventional global partner of the future. We understand both brand and activation. We ensure our clients reach, influence and connect with the right audiences and fans based on data that reveals the insights to provide exceptional creative solutions across any platform. In short, we create and deliver culturally relevant creativity that cuts through the clutter and sets hearts (and feeds) on fire. As part of the Brandtech Group we’re at the forefront of the deployment of GenAI tools across every aspect of what we do and in PencilPro we have the world’s No 1 generative AI platform, revolutionising the process of creative production, distribution and performance prediction. Fast Company Most Innovative Companies 2024.

Our CoE's will expand in 2025 to support all C&E activity across all US Clients enabling us to continue to deliver against our client roster to be competitive without compromising on our creative output. We are looking for top-tier talented individuals based in Mexico City to join our teams and continue to evolve our collective global community.

Jellyfish is looking for a creative and adept Video Editor to join our team at Jellyfish, a powerhouse in creative media production. This position is designed for a professional who can create engaging content tailored for always-on social media channels for a globally recognized brand. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the fast energy of a newsroom. Reporting to our Senior Production Director, you will contribute to the narrative and visual style of modern content across all social media platforms.

This role is tailored for a Video Editor who is passionate about storytelling and excels in the creation and adaptation of content for social media. 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with social producers, creatives, content creators, and other editors to brainstorm, plan, and complete dynamic video content tailored to specific social media platforms and audiences.
• Collaborate with animators and designers to ensure cohesive content creation that aligns with project briefs and goals.
• Employ advanced editing techniques to cut, splice, and apply effects, ensuring each piece of content is visually stunning, perfected against brand guidelines, and aligned with the project's goals.
• Contribute to the creative process by offering creative ideas and solutions that enhance our content and engage our diverse audiences.
• Stay ahead of social media trends and advancements in video editing technology to ensure our content remains fresh, relevant, and impactful.
• Contribute to constructive team meetings and feedback sessions, embracing opportunities to refine and adapt content following collaborative insights.

• Bachelor's degree in Film, Media Production, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in video editing with experience creating engaging content for social media, including reimagined narratives from existing media.
• Entertainment experience.
• Background in both new content creation and the repurposing of existing media into fresh, engaging narratives for social media.
• Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere Pro and After Effects, and familiarity with the latest video production technologies.
• Excellent knowledge of post-production workflows.
• Storytelling capabilities, with a natural understanding of how to create compelling narratives that resonate with different audiences.
• Experience working collaboratively in team settings, contributing positively to a creative work environment.
• Experience working in a newsroom or live broadcast production setting.
• Experience conveying creative ideas and receiving constructive feedback.

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.  

💰 Reward: You'll receive a loyalty salary increase on your Jellyfish anniversary in addition to joining our discretionary annual bonus scheme.

💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

📈 Growth, Your Way: Grow your career with one paid day each month for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learning with unlimited online courses.

🏥 Health Insurance: We provide a private health insurance policy that includes visual and dental plan coverage.

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