Overview

Velammal NewGen Group of Institutions is looking for a creative, highly energetic, and versatile Video Editor & Content Creator to join our internal marketing team. In this role, you will own the end-to-end creative pipelinestepping behind the camera to shoot high-quality footage and returning to the editing suite to bring it to life.

You will handle everything from conceptualising and filming on-campus events to final post-production, capturing the vibrant life, academic excellence, and diverse activities across our schools. This is a fantastic opportunity to take true ownership of projects, build a diverse portfolio, and directly shape the visual brand identity of a leading educational group.

Role & Location Details

- Location: Mambakkam, South Chennai (On-site)
- Department: Communications & Brand Strategy
- Organisation: Velammal NewGen Group of Institutions
- Reports To: Head Digital Marketing and Outreach
- Experience: 4–6 years of professional end-to-end video production and editing experience

Key Responsibilities 1. End-to-End Production & Filming

- Plan, set up, and shoot high-quality video content across various campus locations. Capture major school events, student interviews, classroom activities, and social media-first content.
- Lighting Mastery: Set up professional video lighting setups under varying conditions—from bright outdoor sports meets to dimly lit auditoriums and standard classrooms.
- Directing Subjects: Confidently direct and interview non-professional talent (young students, teachers, and senior management) to elicit natural, engaging on-camera performances.

2. Strategic Content Creation & Editing

- Edit high-impact short-form videos (Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) and polished long-form content (documentaries, campus tours, testimonial videos, and digital ads).
- Hook Optimisation: Script and edit strong opening hooks specifically optimised to stop the scroll and drive higher viewer retention on social platforms.

3. Advanced Post-Production & Sound Design

- Handle accurate color correction and stylistic color grading to ensure a consistent, premium "editorial" look across all video assets.
- Sound Design: Execute clean audio syncing,



background noise removal, and purposeful sound design (sound effects, ambient layers, and pacing audio) to increase production value.

4. Motion Graphics & Visual Assets

- Create and integrate clean text animations, kinetic typography, lower thirds, and transitions that align strictly with our brand guidelines.
- Packaging: Design high-CTR (click-through rate) thumbnails and video intro/outro cards in alignment with the graphic design team.

5. Collaboration, Scripting & Storyboarding

- Work closely with the Marketing Head and social media team to storyboard concepts, write scripts, and plan monthly content calendars.
- Pre-Production: Pre-visualize shoots and create shot lists prior to major campus events to ensure no critical marketing moments are missed.

6. Asset, Equipment & Tech Management

- Safely handle, transport, and maintain in-house filming equipment (mirrorless cameras, gimbals, wireless mics, and lighting gear).
- Organise, back up, and archive raw footage and project files systematically for easy retrieval by the broader team.

7. Trend Agility

- Stay deeply updated on social media trends, viral audio tracks, and modern video editing/shooting styles to keep the educational brand looking modern and fresh.

Technical Skills & Requirements

- Videography & Cinematography: Proven experience operating DSLRs, Mirrorless cameras (Sony, Canon, or Panasonic ecosystems), gimbals, and multi-mic audio setups (lavaliers, shotguns). Strong grasp of framing, composition, and the exposure triangle.
- Software Proficiency: Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro. Strong working competency in After Effects (for motion graphics) and Photoshop (for asset prepping).
- Audio Engineering Basics: Competency in clean audio levelling, mixing,



and mastering using internal panels or Adobe Audition.
- Format & Platform Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of frame rates (24p vs 60p), aspect ratios (9:16 vertical vs 16:9 widescreen), compressions, and optimal export settings across platforms (YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn).
- Portfolio: A robust showreel that displays a clean 50/50 split of your technical shooting capabilities (camera movement, lighting) and editing precision (pacing, text integration, color grading).
- Education: A degree or diploma in Visual Communication, Film Production, Digital Media, or a related field.
- AI Efficiency: Familiarity with leveraging AI post-production tools (e.g., AI audio enhancement, auto-reformatting, automated transcription) to accelerate delivery timelines.

Soft Skills

- Adaptability & High Energy: Ability to think on your feet, shoot on the move, and maintain high creative energy in dynamic, bustling school environments.
- Time Management & Ownership: Excellent self-management skills to balance active shooting schedules at different campuses with strict post-production deadlines.
- Interpersonal & Cultural Empathy: Strong communication skills to make children and parents feel comfortable on camera, with an understanding of localised regional nuances (Chennai/Tamil Nadu demographic preferences).
- Constructive Resilience: Ability to accept structural feedback from brand heads and iterate on revisions efficiently without losing creative enthusiasm.

Why Join Us?

- Creative Autonomy: A rare opportunity to own the creative process from the initial script idea to the final edit, functioning as a key visual storyteller for the brand.
- Massive Reach: A platform to showcase your creativity and production skills to an active audience of tens of thousands of students, parents, and alumni.
- Dynamic Exposure: No two days are the same—switch between high-octane sports events, heartwarming kindergarten activities, and premium institutional milestones.
- Growth & Mentorship: Collaborate directly with experienced marketing professionals and brand strategists to see how creative content impacts real-world enrollment and brand equity.

📌 Video Editor & Content Creator (Chennai)
🏢 Velammal Educational Trust (VET)
📍 Chennai