Video Editor - 4 month contract

We are looking for short term support for our award-winning Cityscape Global and Global Health Exhibition events in Riyadh – join us!

Video Editor - short term Contract until end of November

The Role

We are seeking a passionate Video Editor who thrives on creating engaging content that captivates audiences. The ideal candidate will have extensive editing experience with Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere Pro, and preferably Adobe After Effects. This role offers the exciting opportunity to help build a video content brand from the ground up while working on diverse and creative projects.

As a Video Editor, you are passionate about creating content that draws people in & keeps them coming back for more. You have a wide range of editing experience on FCP X or Premiere, and ideally experience with After Effects. You enjoy variety & are passionate about building a video content brand from the ground up.

Responsibilities

The Video Editor reports to the Marketing Manager.

• You will be expected to help create, manage and deliver all video assets for Tahaluf. You will have a strong background in video processes from pre-production planning, production & post-production.
• You are well versed in video editing (final cut pro x/premiere pro) & have a decent knowledge of after effects/illustrator.
• Your job will primarily involve video editing & the creation of motion graphics for promos, highlights & interviews.
• You will be required to be well versed in pre-production, production & post-production processes & be able to turn around content quickly & efficiently.

• You will work on creating promo videos for all events in Tahaluf
• You will work with the editing team on all pre-event pre-records & post-live recordings and delivery
• Transcoding of files into appropriate formats for livestreaming/on-demand & deliver media files in multiple formats
• Editing of highlights/interviews/keynote sessions at virtual and hybrid events across the world
• You will stay ahead of technology changes and make recommendations to improve processes and use of equipment
• Media management & cloud storage
• Interpret & help produce creative briefs and storyboards

• Requirements:

• At least 2 years video editing experience (Premiere Pro/FCP X)
• At least 1 year experience in graphics creation (After Effects/Illustrator/Photoshop)
• Willingness & ability to travel and work occasional nights and weekends during event time.
• You can be based anywhere in the world but must be available during Saudi Arabian working hours: Sunday - Thursday 9am-5:30pm AST.
• You will work on creating all virtual/hybrid event branding/graphics within Tahaluf (bumpers, lower thirds, holding slides)

• Advantageous:

• Experience in production of online digital media for events & conferences, or television broadcast is preferred
• Advanced graphics creation experience using After Effects will be massively beneficial

*Please note that this is a 3 – 4 month contract role and you will be employed on a consultant basis*

We work hard to make sure life at Tahaluf is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen.

We don't just accept difference, we celebrate it. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances and base hiring decisions on relevant qualifications and merit. We are proud to provide a disability-friendly environment. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in our interview or selection processes, please let us know.

Tahaluf is rewriting the events playbook. Its purpose is transformational, its DNA digital, and its ambition unprecedented. Tahaluf is scaling to further increase its lead as the largest B2B Live and On Demand Events organiser in Saudi Arabia: by SQM, Attendance, Colleagues and Revenue.  

To scale at this pace requires impeccable local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to enjoy the support and partnership of several Government and Non-Government Organisations that are at the apex of Saudi’s B2B and B2C large scale events scene. In fact, our partners do not just support the expansion of live events in the Kingdom; they are also the partner of choice for heavyweights like Apple, Amazon and AliBaba.  

Be part of something BIG!

Building on the success of record-breaking tech event LEAP, the most attended tech event in the world, Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector. Tahaluf is bringing iconic Informa brands to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including Cityscape Global, which celebrated record-breaking participation at its debut Saudi edition and award-winning cyber-security event Black Hat.

Join our ambitious and highly committed team, who are not afraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. Be ready to be thrown in at the deep end, taking on large-scale projects from day one, under the guidance of a supportive leadership team.

We are building awe-inspiring experiences. We are launching award-winning brands. And we are scaling faster than any event organiser in history. Take a leap with Tahaluf, we are offering you the chance to: 

• Work within a highly dynamic business with the energy and style of a start-up 
• Be part of building a business that is launching new products and events at scale 
• Grab an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real impact.