Video Editor / 6 days ago

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Video Editor to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is a passionate storyteller with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of video editing techniques. You will be responsible for crafting compelling video content for a variety of platforms, working on projects for some of the world's most iconic brands.

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in film, Video Production, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience as a video editor, preferably in an agency setting.
• Strong proficiency in industry-standard editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• Experience with motion graphics and animation.
• Excellent visual storytelling skills and a strong understanding of pacing, rhythm, and composition.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A reel showcasing your best work is required. Specify how to submit reel (e.g., link in application, online portfolio)
• Knowledge of different video codecs and compression techniques.
• Familiarity with audio editing and mixing software.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in industry-standard editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• Experience with motion graphics and animation.
• Excellent visual storytelling skills and a strong understanding of pacing, rhythm, and composition.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of different video codecs and compression techniques.
• Familiarity with audio editing and mixing software.

Benefits

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can vary based on project needs.