- Footage Assembly & Sequencing: Review shooting scripts, storyboards, and raw material to cut, trim, and stitch together sequences into logical and high-impact narratives.
- Audio Enhancements: Clean up dialogue, synchronize sound files, and integrate background music, voiceovers, and sound effects ($SFX$) to heighten the emotional impact of the video.
- Visual Enhancements: Implement color correction, color grading, basic motion graphics, text overlays, and special effects ($VFX$) to maintain a high-quality visual aesthetic.
- Pacing & Continuity: Ensure the video flows naturally with invisible cuts, tight timing, and seamless continuity across scenes.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Take creative briefs from production teams and incorporate constructive feedback through rough cuts to arrive at the final approved version.
- Platform Optimization: Export and format final assets in varying aspect ratios, resolutions, and compression codecs required for specific platforms (e.g., YouTube, TikTok, broadcast, or corporate websites).
- Asset Management: Systematically organize, back up, and archive raw footage, project files, and completed media assets.

Requirements & SkillsTechnical Skills:

- Software Proficiency: Expert knowledge of major non-linear editing ($NLE$) platforms, specifically Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or Avid Media Composer.
- Creative Suite Integration: Strong familiarity with supporting creative tools such as Adobe After Effects (for motion graphics), Photoshop, and Audition (for audio processing).
- Format Literacy:



Deep understanding of video encoding, file formats, frame rates, and export codecs ($H.264$, $ProRes$, etc.).

Professional & Soft Skills:

- Portfolio: A robust video editing portfolio or showreel showcasing a diverse range of styles, transitions, and pacing techniques.
- Storytelling Aptitude: An innate sense of timing, motivation, and visual flow.
- Deadline Management: Ability to work efficiently under pressure and successfully manage multiple overlapping projects.
- Receptivity: Openness to taking creative direction and executing revisions smoothly.

Preferred Education & Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Film Studies, Cinematography, Digital Media, or a related field (or equivalent proven field experience).
- 1+ years of professional editing experience in an agency, production house, or corporate marketing department.

[Optional] Choose Your Focus Area

Depending on your exact needs, you can append one of these specific bullet blocks to the responsibilities section:

Option A: For Social Media / Short-Form Focus (TikTok, Reels, Shorts)

- Analyze social media trends and algorithm preferences to edit high-retention, rapid-paced video hooks.
- Design eye-catching thumbnails and integrate native platform elements (trending audio, heavy on-screen captioning).

Option B: For Corporate / Marketing Focus

- Incorporate exact brand guidelines, logos, custom lower-thirds, and corporate styling templates across all external assets.

Pay: From ₹10,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Video Editor (India)
🏢 LIGHTMEN PVT.LTD.,
📍 India