Job Description

Job Title:

Video Editor

Location:

Belgrade, Serbia

Dates:

01 July - 16 August 2025

Company:

SHFT Group

Compensation:

2,750 - 4,000 depending on experience.

About Us:

SHFT is a production company specialising in digital campaigns. Our team thrives on agility, storytelling, and bringing ideas to life in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

Project Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Video Editor to join our on-the-ground team in Belgrade, Serbia for an exciting campaign. This role will involve producing fast-turnaround social media content, as well as TV Commercials and animated videos.

Key Responsibilities:

Edit video content on-site using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects. Produce bespoke motion graphic animated videos. Collaborate closely with SHFT's producers and creative team to shape the narrative and ensure brand alignment. Deliver daily, often near-real-time, edits for social media platforms under tight deadlines. Maintain a well-organised media management workflow for footage and project files. Oversee all post production, managing other editors and ensuring quality delivery across the project.

Required Skills & Experience:

Proven experience as a video editor (with animation experience), as demonstrated in your showreel. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro and After Effects. Experience working with Sony S-Log3 footage. Strong eye for composition, storytelling, and pacing, particularly for vertical/social-first formats. Ability to operate independently and efficiently under pressure with minimal supervision. Excellent communication and time management skills.

Bonus Points For:

Experience editing native content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Facebook Stories. Experience working with Adobe Illustrator to produce animation assets. Familiarity working in international or culturally diverse environments (knowledge of Serbian or other Balkan languages is a plus, but not required). Experience using Sony Alpha and FX line cameras.

Logistics & Compensation:

This is a flex-term freelance contract. Flights, accommodation, and per-diems will be provided by SHFT. You must be eligible to work as a freelancer and must hold a valid Passport. All necessary production equipment (camera, lenses, lighting, audio, laptop) will be provided - though candidates with access to personal gear should note this in their application.
Please include your CV, showreel, and a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 1.5 month

Pay: 2,750.00-4,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Free or subsidised travel
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/06/2025
Expected start date: 01/07/2025