Job Title: Video Editor

Experience: 6-8 Years

Location: Gurugram

Job Summary The Video Editor will transform raw footage into strong narrative-driven content across documentaries, YouTube long-form videos, podcasts, interviews, news/editorial content, human-interest stories and branded editorial formats.

Key Responsibilities

- Edit documentary-style and observational content.
- Build narratives from interviews, B-roll, field footage, archival assets and voiceovers.
- Edit long-form YouTube stories and interviews.
- Create strong openings and maintain viewer retention.
- Edit full-length podcasts and create short-form podcast clips.
- Work with researchers, producers and content teams on news/editorial content.
- Translate scripts, research and statistics into visual narratives.
- Create motion graphics, VFX, animated typography, maps and data visualizations.
- Select appropriate music and build emotional progression through sound.
- Clean and balance dialogue and audio.
- Suggest stronger storytelling approaches, hooks and endings.
- Identify missing footage and recommend B-roll or archival assets.
- Manage multiple projects and meet delivery timelines.

Required Skills





- 6–8 years of professional experience with at least 5 years in relevant digital media/content environments.
- Strong hands-on experience in narrative and storytelling-based video editing.
- Experience editing documentaries, long-form YouTube content or digital editorial content.
- Strong knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
- Experience with Motion Graphics and VFX.
- Solid understanding of pacing, hooks, narrative structure and audience retention.
- Experience editing podcasts, interviews and short-form social content.
- Solid knowledge of music selection and sound design.
- Ability to work with B-roll, archival footage, graphics, text and voiceovers.
- Strong creative and visual judgement.
- Ability to independently manage projects and make creative decisions.
- Strong attention to detail, communication and deadline-management skills.

Good To Have

- Experience in startups or fast-moving organizations.
- Newsroom/editorial experience.
- AI editing tools.
- Film, Media, Mass Communication, Animation, Visual Communication or Design education.

📌 Video Editor (Gurugram)
🏢 ASTIKA SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE
📍 Gurugram