✨ We’re looking for a creative Junior Social Media Content Creator with exceptional video editing skills who knows how to turn raw footage, ideas, trends, and AI tools into engaging, high-retention social media content.

Strong video editing is one of the most important parts of this role. We are looking for someone who can edit YouTube and Instagram content at a very high standard, understands how to maximize retention and engagement through pacing, hooks, storytelling, captions, B-roll, sound design, motion graphics, and visual effects, and can design professional, highly clickable YouTube thumbnails and Instagram Reel covers.

You will not be required to appear on camera.

ApplyAZ is hiring a Junior Social Media Content Creator to support the daily creation, publishing, and management of content across our social media channels.

You will work with authentic footage recorded by our presenters and team, turning it into Reels, Shorts, Stories, carousel posts, graphics, LinkedIn posts, YouTube videos, and other platform-ready content.

This role is suitable for someone early in their career who already has strong practical video editing and content creation skills, understands what keeps people watching, enjoys experimenting with new formats, and wants to grow within a fast-moving international education company.

What You’ll Do

- Edit authentic raw footage into high-retention Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikToks, Stories, and YouTube videos
- Edit videos specifically for maximum watch time, retention, engagement, and platform performance
- Use robust hooks, pacing, storytelling, jump cuts, B-roll, captions, sound effects, music, motion graphics, transitions, and visual elements to keep viewers engaged
- Understand the differences between editing for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms
- Create professional, highly clickable YouTube thumbnails, Instagram Reel covers, and social media cover designs
- Create Instagram carousel posts, graphics, branded visuals, and other social media assets
- Create AI-assisted videos, visuals, voiceovers, animations, and other social media assets
- Write clear hooks, captions, headlines, titles, and calls to action
- Prepare and maintain the social media content calendar
- Schedule and publish approved content consistently
- Adapt content for Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, Reddit, and other relevant platforms




- Repurpose content across different platforms without making it feel repetitive
- Create Instagram Stories based on daily topics, announcements, educational content, and existing footage
- Reply to comments and help maintain a professional and active online community
- Identify relevant influencers and content creators
- Contact influencers, introduce collaboration opportunities, and follow up professionally
- Maintain records of influencer outreach and collaboration status
- Research trends, viral formats, competitor activity, editing styles, thumbnails, hooks, and new content ideas
- Monitor basic performance metrics such as views, reach, engagement, saves, shares, watch time, retention, click-through rate, and follower growth
- Use performance data to improve future videos, thumbnails, covers, hooks, and content
- Collaborate with presenters, editors, and the marketing team

What We’re Looking For
- A junior or early-career content creator with strong video editing skills and practical social media experience
- A portfolio, active social media account, or work samples showing videos and content you have personally created
- Very strong short-form video editing skills
- Ability to edit YouTube videos and Instagram content professionally
- A solid understanding of viewer retention, pacing, hooks, storytelling, pattern interrupts, B-roll, captions, sound design, and motion graphics
- Ability to take ordinary raw footage and turn it into content that feels polished, dynamic, and engaging
- Solid ability to create YouTube thumbnails and Instagram covers that attract attention and encourage clicks
- Experience editing with CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar professional editing tools
- Experience creating social media graphics using Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar design tools
- Basic experience with AI content tools for video, images, voiceovers, scripts, or design
- Understanding of Reels, Shorts, Stories, carousel posts, YouTube videos, thumbnails,



and LinkedIn content
- Positive written English for captions, outreach messages, titles, and social media posts
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to follow brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual style
- Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and improve quickly
- Ability to manage deadlines and complete assigned content consistently
- Qualified communication skills when contacting influencers and creators
- Availability for the required part-time schedule during the first three and a half months

You do not need to be an expert in every platform or tool. However, strong video editing skills are essential for this position. We are looking for someone who already understands how modern YouTube and Instagram content should be edited and who can continue improving through feedback, testing, and performance data. Bonus Qualifications

- Previous experience editing content that achieved strong views, watch time, retention, or engagement
- Previous experience editing YouTube videos
- Experience designing YouTube thumbnails and Instagram Reel covers
- Previous experience managing a social media page
- Experience with influencer or creator outreach
- Familiarity with Meta Business Suite, YouTube Studio, or LinkedIn Analytics
- Understanding of YouTube Analytics, audience retention, CTR, and watch time
- Experience creating content for education, study abroad, travel, or student-focused brands
- Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Runway, HeyGen, ElevenLabs, Midjourney, Descript, or similar platforms

What Makes This Role Great
- A junior-friendly opportunity with serious hands-on experience in professional content production
- The opportunity to build advanced video editing, YouTube, Instagram, thumbnail design, and social media skills
- Real content that will be published across growing social media channels
- Access to authentic footage, presenters, brand assets, and educational topics
- Opportunities to develop video editing, design, social media, AI content, and influencer marketing skills
- The opportunity to test different editing styles, hooks, thumbnails, covers, and formats and see how they perform with real audiences
- Clear responsibilities and regular feedback
- A remote working arrangement
- The opportunity to transition into a long-term full-time role
- Room to grow

📌 Junior Social Media Content Creator (India)
🏢 ApplyAZ
📍 India