Job Description — Video EditorPosition: Video Editor

Department: Content / Digital Marketing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: On-site / Hybrid

Experience: 1–3 Years

About the RoleWe are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor who can turn raw footage into engaging, professional and high-retention videos for YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and other social-media platforms.

The ideal candidate should understand storytelling, pacing, hooks, captions, sound effects, music, transitions and social-media trends — not just basic video cutting.

- Key ResponsibilitiesEdit long-form YouTube videos from raw footage to final publish-ready video.
- Create engaging Shorts, Reels and social-media videos.
- Add B-roll, stock footage, images, graphics and relevant visual elements.
- Create strong openings/hooks to improve viewer retention.
- Add subtitles, captions, text animations and motion graphics.
- Perform basic color correction and audio enhancement.
- Select suitable background music and sound effects.
- Maintain consistent editing style, fonts, transitions and branding.
- Understand the script and use visuals that support the story.
- Repurpose long-form videos into multiple Shorts/Reels.
- Coordinate with the content/script team for revisions.
- Keep project files properly organized and maintain editing archives.
- Stay updated with current YouTube, Instagram and video-editing trends.
- Required SkillsGood knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve / Final Cut Pro.
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of After Effects is preferred.
- Good understanding of video storytelling and pacing.
- Ability to create engaging captions and text animations.
- Understanding of YouTube retention and audience engagement.
- Basic knowledge of color grading and audio mixing.




- Ability to find and use appropriate B-roll and stock footage.
- Good sense of timing, music and sound effects.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Preferred SkillsExperience editing YouTube educational, business, finance, technology or motivational content.
- Experience creating high-retention Shorts/Reels.
- Knowledge of thumbnail design is an advantage.
- Understanding of YouTube analytics and retention graphs is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of AI video-editing tools is an advantage.

Performance ExpectationsThe editor should be able to:

- Deliver videos within agreed deadlines.
- Maintain consistent quality across all videos.
- Minimize unnecessary revisions.
- Improve viewer engagement through better editing.
- Follow the brand's visual style.
- Handle multiple videos/projects simultaneously.

KPIsPerformance will be evaluated based on:

1. Video quality
2. On-time delivery
3. Viewer retention
4. Engagement rate
5. Number of revisions required
6. Shorts/Reels output
7. Consistency of editing style
8. Ability to improve content through editing

Candidate ProfileWe are looking for someone who is:

- Creative and curious
- Fast but detail-oriented
- Good at storytelling
- Comfortable working with deadlines
- Open to feedback
- Interested in YouTube and social media
- Willing to experiment with new editing styles and trends

Salary₹12,000 – ₹18,000 per month, depending on experience, editing skills and portfolio.

For an exceptional editor with solid YouTube/social-media experience, compensation can be discussed based on capability.

Selection ProcessRound 1: Portfolio / Previous Work

Round 2: Short Editing Test

Round 3: Interview

Round 4: Final Selection

ImportantCandidates should submit 3–5 examples of their previous video-editing work, especially YouTube videos, Shorts or Reels.

A strong portfolio will be given more importance than a degree or certificate.

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