Senior Video Editor

Job Type

Full time | On-Site / Hybrid

Role Overview

We are looking for a creative and experienced Senior Video Editor who has a strong understanding of video editing, filmmaking, storytelling, and visual communication. The ideal candidate should be able to transform raw footage into engaging, high-quality content while bringing their own creative vision and innovative ideas to every project.

The candidate should have a strong eye for detail, understand cinematic storytelling, and be comfortable working on multiple types of content including social media videos, reels, promotional videos, event aftermovies, brand films, advertisements, music/event content, and short-form content.

Key Responsibilities

- Edit and produce high-quality videos from raw footage to final delivery.
- Understand filmmaking, cinematography, storytelling, pacing, composition, and visual language.
- Create engaging Reels, Shorts, promotional videos, event videos, aftermovies, brand content, and digital campaigns.
- Work with directors, creative teams, photographers, and content teams to understand project requirements.
- Select the right footage, music, transitions, sound effects, and visual elements to create compelling stories.
- Perform color correction, basic color grading, sound design, audio mixing, motion graphics, and visual effects where required.
- Create content optimized for Instagram, YouTube, advertisements, and other digital platforms.
- Bring fresh, innovative, and creative editing styles to projects.
- Stay updated with current editing trends, transitions, storytelling techniques, visual effects, and social media formats.
- Manage multiple projects and deliver work within deadlines.
- Maintain organized project files, footage, assets, and final exports.

Required Skills




- Strong knowledge of professional video editing and post-production.
- Strong understanding of filmmaking and cinematic storytelling.
- Excellent sense of timing, pacing, music, composition, and visual flow.
- Strong creative and innovative mindset.
- Good understanding of social media content and current video trends.
- Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro is required.
- Knowledge of After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop, or similar software will be an advantage.
- Basic understanding of color grading, sound design, and motion graphics.
- Ability to work independently as well as with a creative team.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to take creative ownership of projects.

Equipment Requirement
- Candidate must have their own high-performance PC or laptop suitable for professional video editing.
- Should have sufficient storage and the ability to handle high-resolution footage such as 4K video.
- Stable internet connection and necessary editing software are preferred.

Experience
- 2+ years of professional video editing experience preferred.
- Candidates with a strong portfolio and exceptional creative skills may also be considered regardless of exact years of experience.
- Experience in events, advertising, entertainment, social media, music, fashion, or brand content will be an added advantage.

What Were Looking For We are not just looking for someone who can cut and join clips. We are looking for someone who understands why a shot works, how a story should flow, how music influences emotion, and how editing can turn ordinary footage into powerful content.

If you are creative, technically strong, passionate about filmmaking, and constantly experimenting with new editing styles, we would love to have you on our team.

Application

Interested candidates should share their CV along with their portfolio/showreel showcasing their best editing and filmmaking work.

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