German-speaking video editor

Company: Bakh Agency

Company Description
Bakh Agency (Bakh AI Studio) is a social media management studio built for founders and small business owners who need consistent, high-quality content without managing the day-to-day details themselves. The team handles strategy, copy, content calendars, and full social execution so clients can focus on running their businesses. The agency uses AI to accelerate research, ideation, first drafts, and reporting, while keeping all brand voice, creative judgment, and strategy firmly human. With experience across industries such as food and beverage, finance, travel, hospitality, gaming, publishing, e-commerce, and professional services, Bakh Agency quickly adapts to diverse audiences and platforms. The studio partners with clients who value a collaborative relationship and want social content that genuinely reflects their brand voice.
Role Description
This is a remote, contract role for a German-speaking Video Editor. The Video Editor will edit short-form and long-form video content for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube, ensuring all videos are optimized for each channel. Day-to-day work includes selecting and structuring footage, applying sound design, transitions, and basic effects, and collaborating with strategists and copywriters to align visuals with brand voice and messaging. The role also involves color grading, adding motion graphics or on-screen text where needed, and adapting content for German-speaking audiences while maintaining high production quality. The Video Editor will manage project files, meet agreed deadlines, respond to feedback, and proactively suggest improvements to formats and storytelling based on performance insights.
Qualifications
* Strong skills in Video Editing and Video Production, including structuring narratives, pacing, and adapting content for multiple social platforms.
* Proficiency in Video Color Grading to ensure consistent, brand-aligned visuals across diverse types of footage.
* Ability to create and integrate Motion Graphics and basic Graphics for titles, lower thirds, captions, and on-screen elements.
* Fluency in German with solid English communication skills, able to understand and adapt brand voice for German-speaking audiences.
* Proficiency in industry-standard editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve); familiarity with Adobe After Effects is a plus.
* Experience editing social-first content (Reels, Stories, TikToks, short-form vertical video) with an understanding of current platform trends.
* Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently in a remote setup, and reliable time management to handle multiple projects.
* Previous experience working with agencies, creators, or brands is preferred; a portfolio or showreel showcasing relevant work is required.

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