Job DescriptionCompany Description KaroStartup is a global startup media platform that began in 2020 as a college project on Instagram and has grown into a community of over 1 million members. The platform is dedicated to highlighting authentic entrepreneurial journeys, with a special focus on Bharat's young founders, including students, first-time entrepreneurs, and early-stage startup builders. KaroStartup prioritizes real stories over hype, showcasing the challenges, pivots, failures, and successes that shape meaningful ventures. By offering visibility and credibility, the platform helps founders inspire the next wave of entrepreneurs across India. KaroStartup continues to expand its reach by sharing impactful startup stories and fostering a supportive ecosystem for emerging innovators. NRole Description We're looking for a Video Editor and YouTube Growth Manager who lives and breathes the platform — someone who understands not just how to cut a great video, but how YouTube's search and recommendation system actually works, and how to use that knowledge to make KaroStartup's channel grow month over month. NThis role sits at the intersection of craft and strategy. You'll be editing videos, but you'll also be researching keywords, designing thumbnails that stop the scroll, and shaping scripts and topics around what will actually perform — not just what sounds interesting. Nn If you've ever obsessed over why one video on a channel blew up while a near-identical one flopped, and you actually know the answer — this role is built for you. NnWhat You'll DonVideo Editing NEdit long-form YouTube videos (podcasts, founder story videos) and short-form content (Shorts)



to KaroStartup's storytelling standard NApply pacing, cuts, text overlays, sound design, and visual style that keeps watch time high NMaintain a consistent, recognizable editing style across the channel NYouTube SEO & GrowthnConduct deep keyword research to identify high-search, low-competition topics and titles NOptimize titles, descriptions, tags, and metadata for maximum discoverability NTrack and analyze channelanalytics (CTR, watch time, audience retention, traffic sources) and turn insights into action NOwn YouTube channel growth as a core KPI — subscriber growth, watch hours, and search ranking NThumbnailsnDesignhigh-CTR thumbnails for every video, using Canva or similar tools NA/B test thumbnail concepts and iterate based on performance data NStay on top of what's currently working in thumbnail design across the Indian business/startup content space NScript Writing & Research NResearch topics, brands, and founders for video content, working closely with the founder NWrite or co-write scriptsthat are optimized for retention — strong hooks, clear structure, no dead weight NUnderstand what makes a video watchable start-to-finish, not just clickable NWhat We're Looking For NStrong, demonstrable video editing skills (any professional tool — Premiere Pro, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve,



CapCut) NDeep, practical knowledgeof YouTube SEO — keyword research, search intent, title/thumbnail optimization NA track record or portfolio showing understanding of YouTube growth (personal channel, past client work, or freelance projects) NStrong thumbnail design sense — you understand what makes someone click NAbility to research a topic quickly and write a script that holds attention NObsessive about YouTube analytics — you check numbers because you're genuinely curious what worked and why NBased in Bengaluru or willing to work hybrid from Bengaluru NA Note Before You Apply NWe are looking for reliable people only. If you're looking for a comfortable, routine job — this is not it. We want people who want to grow 10x in the next couple of months, not settle into a role. You should be genuinely passionate about this category — Indian business, founders, and storytelling — not just looking for "an editing job." We want ambitious people who are willing to do something big, who think in terms of building something that matters, not just completing tasks. Our goal is to become the number one name in this category, and for our stories to reach a global audience. If that excites you, apply. If it doesn't, this role isn't for you. NWhy Join KaroStartupnOwn the growth of a YouTube channel backed by a brand with 10M+ followers already, across other platforms NWork directly with the founder — real creative input, not just execution of someone else's brief NBuild a portfolio around one of the fastest-growing story formats in Indian content right n

📌 Video Editor (Karnataka)
🏢 KaroStartup
📍 Karnataka