Senior Video Editor

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Mode: Remote

Experience: Minimum 2 Years

Salary: Depends on the candidates profile and market standards.

Industry: Digital Marketing / Social Media / Real Estate Content

Location: Remote – India

Exposure Opportunity: Working for International brands

About the Role -

We are looking for a Senior Video Editor who is highly skilled in creating engaging, high-retention social media content for platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and TikTok.

The ideal candidate should not just know how to edit videos, but should understand what makes people stop scrolling, watch longer and engage with content.

You will work closely with our creative and social media team to transform raw footage, talking-head videos, B-roll and creative concepts into polished, platform-ready content.

The role will also involve creating Instagram Reel covers, YouTube thumbnails and other visual assets that complement the video and maintain a consistent brand identity.

Key ResponsibilitiesVideo Editing

Edit short-form content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts and LinkedIn.

Edit talking-head videos, interviews, podcasts, B-roll and promotional videos.

Create strong openings and visual hooks within the first few seconds.

Maintain engaging pacing, transitions and storytelling throughout the video.

Add subtitles, captions, motion graphics, sound effects, music and other visual elements.

Use zooms, cuts, animations, text overlays and B-roll strategically to improve viewer retention.

Clean and enhance audio, including noise reduction, sound balancing and basic audio correction.

Perform basic color correction and grading to maintain a professional visual quality.

Repurpose long-form videos into multiple short-form social media assets.

Adapt videos according to the requirements and trends of different social platforms.

Social Media Content

Understand social media trends, formats and editing styles.

Create content that is visually optimized for attention and retention.

Understand different content formats such as:

Educational Reels

Talking-head videos

B-roll Reels

Storytelling videos





Promotional videos

Property/real estate videos

Founder-led content

Interview/podcast clips

Suggest improvements to the edit based on audience behaviour and content objectives.

Stay updated with emerging editing trends, transitions, visual effects and social media formats.

Reel Covers & Thumbnails

Design compelling Instagram Reel cover pages for every relevant video.

Create YouTube thumbnails that are visually strong and click-oriented.

Ensure cover designs follow the client's brand guidelines.

Understand typography, hierarchy, composition and visual storytelling.

Create multiple cover/thumbnail concepts when required.

Ensure important text remains visible within platform-safe areas.

Creative Collaboration

Work closely with the Social Media Strategist, Content Creator and Creative Team.

Understand a content brief and translate it into an effective visual edit.

Participate in brainstorming sessions for new content formats.

Suggest creative ideas, editing approaches and visual treatments.

Take ownership of assigned projects from raw footage to final delivery.

Handle multiple clients/projects while maintaining quality and deadlines.

Required Skills

Minimum 2 years of professional experience in video editing.

Strong experience in social media video editing.

Excellent knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro or equivalent professional editing software.

Working knowledge of After Effects is highly preferred.

Strong knowledge of Photoshop and/or Illustrator for thumbnails and Reel covers.

Understanding of social media content trends and audience retention.

Strong sense of pacing, storytelling and visual composition.

Good understanding of typography and graphic design principles.

Ability to work with B-roll, motion graphics,



captions and sound design.

Ability to independently interpret creative briefs.

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to manage deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Good communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience working with real estate, luxury brands, personal brands, finance, business or lifestyle content will be an advantage.

Experience editing content for Dubai/UAE real estate brands will be a strong plus.

Software Skills

Must Have:

Adobe Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve / Final Cut Pro

Photoshop

Preferred:

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premier pro

Illustrator

CapCut

AI-based video/content creation

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

Thinks like a content creator, not just an editor.

Understands why a Reel works, not just how to edit it.

Has a strong eye for visual quality and storytelling.

Can identify weak moments in a video and improve them through editing.

Understands the importance of the first 3 seconds.

Can create a strong visual identity across multiple client accounts.

Takes ownership rather than waiting for detailed instructions for every edit.

Can work independently in a remote workplace.

Is comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment.

Portfolio Requirement

Candidates must submit a portfolio/showreel demonstrating:

Short-form Reels

Talking-head edits

B-roll edits

Motion graphics

Social media captions/subtitles

Reel covers/thumbnails

Before/after editing examples, if available

Applications without a relevant portfolio may not be considered.

Employment Details

Position: Senior Video Editor

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Mode: Remote

Experience: 2+ Years

Working Days: Monday – Saturday

Location: Remote – India

How to Apply

Please share:

Updated CV/Resume

Portfolio / Showreel

Examples of your best social media Reels

Examples of Reel covers / thumbnails

Current salary

Expected salary

Notice period / Earliest joining date

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Work Location: Remote

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