About the Role
We are looking for a Video Editor who can turn scripts, voiceovers and raw footage into engaging long-form YouTube videos, YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels. You should know how to explain a topic through clear visuals, build interest and keep the story moving.
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Documentary Video Editor with 4+ years of experience to join our team in Bangalore. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting compelling, high-retention, mid-to-longform documentary videos (10 to 15 minutes) or short videos centred around the business and technology niches.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Editing: Take raw footage, scripts, and voiceovers, and transform them into engaging 10 to 15 minutes documentary-style videos or shorts.
- Niche Storytelling: Infuse visual flair, pacing, and emotional resonance suited for complex business, startup, and technology stories.
- Motion Graphics & Animation: Create fluid motion graphics, lower thirds, callouts, map animations, and data visualizations using After Effects or similar tools to simplify complex concepts.
- Sound Design & Grading: Perform basic colour grading and meticulous sound design, including audio cleanup, background music selection, and sound effects mixing.
- Pacing & Retention: Structure edits specifically to maximize audience engagement and retention across the entire 12 to 15 minutes runtime.
- Collaboration: Work closely with researchers, writers, and creative directors to ensure factual accuracy and narrative alignment.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 4+ years of professional video editing experience, ideally with a strong portfolio featuring long-form documentaries, video essays, or deep-dive content.
- Niche Expertise: Demonstrated interest or prior work experience editing in the business, finance or technology sectors.
- Software Proficiency: Expert-level command of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects (or equivalent skilled software).
- Portfolio: A mandatory portfolio showcasing long-form storytelling, dynamic pacing, and motion graphics skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards and your experience level.
- An opportunity to work with high-impact storytelling in the fast-growing business and tech content landscape.
- A collaborative, creative, and fast-paced team environment in Bangalore.
How to Apply Apply through Naukri or email
[email protected].
Email subject: Application Documentary Video Editor Your Full Name
Please include
- Your updated resume and a working portfolio link.
- Two long-form videos and two Shorts or Reels you personally edited.
- A short explanation of your contribution to each video.
- The editing software you use.
- Your current location, expected monthly salary and joining availability.
- Confirmation that you can work from our Bengaluru office six days per week.
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📌 Documentary Video Editor (Business & Tech) (Bengaluru)
🏢 Horizon Lumora
📍 Bengaluru