Multimedia Storyteller - Specializing in Video Editing

Position Overview

Citi Wealth is recruiting a talented Multimedia Storyteller with a dedicated focus on video editing to enhance and expand our Content team. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment within a leading global financial institution, blending startup creativity with the scale and resources of Citi.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead video editing and post-production across a diverse range of Citi Wealth video content, including market briefings, expert interviews, client testimonials, event recordings, brand films, and explainer series, applying a sophisticated editorial sensibility.
• Serve as the team's video editing expert, setting standards, defining best practices, mentoring team members, and elevating Citi Wealth's video production quality.
• Play a pivotal role in developing the visual and editorial style of new content franchises—from inception and creative briefing to scalable, repeatable formats.
• Craft compelling narrative structures from raw footage, scripts, and supplementary content using deep understanding of cinematic pacing, genre conventions, and storytelling techniques.
• Adapt editorial tone and style fluidly across multiple formats, ranging from authoritative financial content to engaging human stories and from rapid social media clips to in-depth long-form features.
• Utilize cutting-edge workflows and AI-driven editing tools to accelerate content delivery without compromising craftsmanship.
• Contribute significantly to flagship, ambitious editorial projects that shape the Citi Wealth brand's creative distinction.
• Travel as needed for on-location production and live editing at client events, interviews, and brand shoots, ensuring editorial agility in real-time production environments.
• Experiment with and integrate AI technologies such as AI-assisted editing, automated transcription, synthetic b-roll, text-to-video, and audio enhancement to improve production efficiency and creative possibilities; lead team training on emerging tools.
• Import and adapt best practices from media, advertising, broadcast, and digital production sectors to continually refine workflows.
• Edit and review all written components including scripts, captions, lower-thirds, and on-screen text to ensure clarity, accuracy, tone consistency, and alignment with Citi Wealth’s brand voice.
• Participate in cross-format productions spanning social video, web editorial, podcast audio, digital infographics, and investor reports.
• Perform final quality assurance checks on all multimedia outputs to ensure technical excellence, editorial accuracy, compliance, and platform compatibility.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Content & Client Engagement and cross-functional teams including writers, designers, producers, investment strategists, and communications leads to deliver top-tier content on schedule.
• Demonstrate prudent risk assessment that upholds firm reputation, legal compliance, and ethical standards; supervise team activity and enforce accountability where necessary.

Required Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of professional experience in video editing, multimedia production, or digital content creation, showcasing a portfolio with broad genre and tonal versatility.
• Extensive, applied knowledge of film history, movements, directors, techniques, and genres used practically in a professional content production setting.
• Proven ability to elevate editorial standards, innovate new content formats, and function as a video editing subject matter expert.
• Expert proficiency in non-linear editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and/or Final Cut Pro X; experience with DaVinci Resolve is highly desirable.
• Competence with Adobe Creative Suite tools including After Effects for motion graphics and Audition for audio editing.
• Strong editorial instinct to craft complex narratives, adjust tone and pace skillfully, and develop unique visual languages when called for.
• Experience working on-location with the ability to edit live and capture quality footage outside standard post-production environments.
• Passion for tool and workflow experimentation, with a track record of adopting and sharing innovations from related industries.
• Exceptional written communication capabilities including script and copy editing aligned with editorial style guides.
• Effective project management skills with experience balancing multiple deadlines and varying project scopes successfully.
• A collaborative and humble approach, eager to share knowledge and work closely with a team to build innovative content.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Background producing content tailored to wealth management, investment banking, or financial services sectors.
• Experience in broadcast journalism, documentary filmmaking, narrative film, advertising, or digital editorial domains.
• Familiarity with color grading, audio enhancement, and accessibility standards including closed captioning.
• Knowledge of CMS, digital asset management systems, and content distribution workflows.
• Skills in data visualization, motion graphics, and animated chart production.
• Hands-on experience with AI video and production tools like Runway, Sora, Pika, Adobe Firefly Video, Descript, and similar platforms, demonstrating responsible and productive integration.
• Degree or equivalent professional experience in Film/Media Production, Communications, Journalism or related field.

Core Competencies

• Maintains high editorial standards at all levels without allowing speed to undermine quality.
• Exhibits flexible command over diverse creative genres and tonal registers.
• Applies deep film literacy to enhance editorial decision-making.
• Possesses a builder’s mentality focused on creating new formats and elevating team capabilities.
• Engages proactively with AI tools and promotes thoughtful adoption within the team.
• Thrives under fast-paced conditions maintaining composure and output quality.
• Keeps audience interests and engagement at the forefront in financial storytelling.
• Protects and advances the Citi Wealth brand's visual identity and editorial voice.

Why Join Citi Wealth

• Creative autonomy combined with entrepreneurial spirit supported by a global financial powerhouse.
• Direct reporting to senior leadership and significant influence over video content strategy.
• Opportunity to develop and lead the video editing discipline, with prospects for expanding role and responsibility.
• Chance to create and define new content franchises and visual brand languages.
• Encouragement and resources for experimentation with AI and adoption of best practices from global media leaders.
• Engagement in periodic travel for on-site productions, adding dynamic experience.
• Access to premier investment expertise and proprietary research to enrich storytelling.
• Investment in professional growth via training, development tools, and conference participation.
• Competitive salary and bonus, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), insurance, and wellness programs.
• Flexible hybrid working environment with offices in major financial centers worldwide.