We are seeking a sharp, fast-paced, and creative Video Editor to join our YouTube news channel team. In this role, you will be responsible for transforming raw footage, field reports, and archival clip selections into engaging, well-paced news stories, short documentaries, and explainer videos. The ideal candidate has a keen eye for visual storytelling, strong news sense, and a deep understanding of what drives audience retention on YouTube.
Key Responsibilities
- Video Editing & Assembly: Edit high-quality news segments, breaking news updates, explainer videos, and interviews using Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
- Audio Post-Production: Clean up multi-channel audio tracks, perform noise reduction, level sound, and select context-appropriate background music/sound effects.
- Graphics & Visual Effects: Create and integrate dynamic lower thirds, title cards, motion graphics, maps, on-screen text highlights, and overlays using Adobe After Effects.
- YouTube Optimization: Edit compelling high-CTR intros/hooks and optimise pacing to maximise viewer retention.
- Short-Form Content: Re-purpose long-form news video content into viral YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and social clips.
- Asset & Workflow Management: Organise raw footage, B-roll libraries, graphical assets, and archive materials for quick retrieval during quick-turnaround news cycles.
- Quality Assurance:
Ensure all videos adhere to brand guidelines, copyright compliance rules, audio-visual standards, and news ethics.
Key Requirements:
- Experience: 2–4 years of video editing experience, preferably in digital journalism, news channels, or high-volume YouTube news production.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and audio tools (e.g., Adobe Audition).
- News Acumen: Strong awareness of current affairs, regional/national news, and trending topics.
- Audio & Video Tech Knowledge: Familiarity with handling varied camera formats, multi-mic setup recordings, and colour grading.
- Speed & Precision: Ability to deliver high-quality edits quickly under tight breaking-news deadlines without compromising detail.
- Portfolio: A portfolio or showreel showcasing news edits, explainers, or documentary-style YouTube content is mandatory.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing YouTube thumbnails or collaborating closely with thumbnail artists.
- Familiarity with YouTube Analytics to understand how editing style impacts audience retention metrics.
Please submit your resume along with a link to your portfolio/showreel highlighting your best news or story-driven YouTube edits. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
📌 Video Editor – News & Current Affairs (YouTube) (Noida)
🏢 KRAM TV
📍 Noida