Job Title: Senior Video Editor

Location: Remote

Experience Required: 3–5 Years

Department: Content & Creative

About EssentiallySports

EssentiallySports is a premier digital-first sports media house engaging millions of fans worldwide. We create compelling sports stories, videos, and fan-first experiences across multiple platforms. We are now looking for a passionate and creative Senior Video Editor to elevate our social-first video content and help shape how millions of fans consume sports stories.

Key Responsibilities

- Edit, refine, and deliver short-form videos optimized for multiple social media platforms (Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, etc.).
- Collaborate with content creators, marketing teams, and designers to bring concepts to life.
- Stay updated on social media trends, platform algorithms, and audience preferences to keep content relevant and engaging.
- Ensure all edits maintain brand identity, style, and messaging consistency .
- Manage and oversee the end-to-end post-production process (footage selection, sound design, color grading, motion graphics, captions, etc.).




- Mentor junior editors and provide creative feedback to elevate the quality of outputs.
- Work with tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Video Editor , with a portfolio of short-form social media content .
- Solid command of Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro , or equivalent tools.
- Knowledge of motion graphics, text animation, and transitions tailored for social-first content.
- Deep understanding of storytelling for short attention spans .
- Ability to adapt content for various platforms and formats ( vertical, square, 16:9 ).
- Strong sense of pacing, music selection, and sound design .
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills .
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment .

Nice to Have

- Experience with color grading and LUTs for a polished cinematic look.
- Familiarity with trending editing styles on TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
- Basic knowledge of graphic design and thumbnail creation .

📌 Senior Video Editor (India)
🏢 EssentiallySports
📍 India