What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video Editor with Game Capture (Contract) position at zam?
About us
ZAM Network is a multi-faceted company comprised of a full-service creative agency (ZAM) and a dedicated media division (Fanbyte). ZAM specializes in building engaged gaming communities and comprehensive solutions through its three core pillars of marketing, creative services and user research. Fanbyte operates one of the largest multiplayer-focused gaming networks in the world consisting of the #1 communities for World of Warcraft, Hearthstone and more!
Job Description
We are seeking a Video Editor with Game Capture Capability for a 7-week part-time contract supporting a Major Gaming IP. This role focuses on fast-turnaround short-form vertical content and requires a strong understanding of gaming culture, pacing, and platform-native storytelling. You’ll collaborate closely with producers to maintain consistent weekly output across major social platforms.
Required Both Language:
- English: At least business-professional proficiency
- German: Native or fluent
Job responsibilities:
- Produce 3–5 short-form vertical videos per week for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other vertical platforms.
- Edit a variety of content including educational guides, quick updates, memes, holiday moments, giveaways, interactive posts, and repurposed footage.
- Edit occasional long-form compilation videos from gameplay or streamer footage (e.g., boss kills, new classes, highlight reels).
- Create short derivative cuts of long-form videos for vertical platforms.
- Maintain clean pacing and platform-appropriate editing styles.
- Collaborate closely with producers and follow established brand guidelines.
Qualifications
- Strong experience editing short-form vertical content.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
- Ability to perform game capture with consistent, usable results. Strong familiarity with gaming and streaming culture, especially trends across TikTok and YouTube.
- Ability to work quickly without sacrificing clarity, timing, or platform fit.
- Excellent communication skills and comfort working independently on a part-time schedule.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on any protected category.