Interactive Video Editor

Job Summary:

STARZPLAY, a leading OTT streaming platform for Live Sports and Entertainment across the MENA region, is looking for a highly creative and technically skilled Interactive Video Editor to join our Creative Marketing team. This role is ideal for a video editor who thrives on storytelling through immersive and interactive formats, with a strong understanding of audience engagement across digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit and deliver high-impact interactive video content (e.g., choose-your-own-path videos, clickable overlays, dynamic calls-to-action) for promotional campaigns, trailers, social media, app banners, and platform engagement.
• Collaborate with creative, marketing, content, and sports teams to craft compelling narratives around original shows, movies, and live sports events.
• Align closely with the Creative Manager/Head to ensure all content meets strategic objectives, creative direction, and campaign goals.
• Ensure all interactive content aligns with the platform’s brand identity, creative guidelines, and performance benchmarks.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in OTT, sports marketing, interactivity, and user experience to push the boundaries of storytelling.
• Work within tight timelines to deliver assets across various formats and screen dimensions, ensuring platform optimization.
• Organize, archive, and maintain video projects and templates in a structured workflow system.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in video editing, with a focus on interactive and digital-first content.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop); knowledge of tools like Wirewax, Eko, or similar interactive video software is a plus.
• Strong portfolio showcasing work on entertainment and/or live sports campaigns.
• Creative storytelling skills with a strong eye for pacing, transitions, and dynamic visuals.
• Understanding of audience behavior across OTT platforms, YouTube, social media, and mobile formats.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, content-rich environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Bonus: Experience with motion graphics, animation, or gamified video formats.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in film/media production, Design, Multimedia Arts, Digital Marketing, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in video editing with a focus on interactive and digital-first formats.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating interactive video storytelling, preferably for entertainment and/or sports content.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop), Final Cut Pro; familiarity with interactive video platforms like Wirewax, Eko, or similar tools is a major plus.
• Strong understanding of OTT content behavior, digital storytelling, and engagement mechanics.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.