We are looking for a YouTube Shorts Video Editor specializing in AI storytelling and high-retention content.

Your role will be to edit 60–70 second AI-generated storytelling videos with tight pacing, fast clean cuts, strong subtitles, background music, and subtle sound effects optimized for maximum viewer retention.

Applicants must have proven experience with YouTube Shorts/Reels, strong English comprehension, the ability to deliver within 24–48 hours, and export in 9:16 (1080p, 60fps) format. A trial task is required.

Key Responsibilities:

- Edit AI-generated storytelling videos optimized for maximum retention
- Add:

Fast, clean cuts (no dead air)

Subtitles/captions with solid timing and emphasis

Sound effects where appropriate (subtle, not spammy)

Background music that fits the mood and pacing

Maintain tight pacing throughout (hook → escalation → payoff)

Enhance storytelling using zooms, motion, visual emphasis, and rhythm

Follow YouTube Shorts best practices (no reused/sloppy templates)

Match a consistent style across all uploads

Requirements

Requirements:





- Proven experience editing YouTube Shorts / TikTok / Reels

- Strong understanding of viewer retention psychology

- Comfortable working with AI voice-overs and AI visuals

- Ability to follow references exactly

- Fast turnaround (24–48 hours per batch preferred)

- Must have strong English comprehension to accurately follow voice-overs, scripts, and timing. (Native-level fluency is not required, but clear understanding of spoken English is essential.)

Nice to Have (Not Mandatory)

- Experience with storytelling, narration, or documentary-style shorts

- Ability to suggest small improvements (hooks, pacing tweaks)

- A portfolio

Tools

- CapCut / Premiere Pro / After Effects (any is fine)

- Elevenlabs

- HiggsField

- Kling

- Must export in YouTube Shorts ready format (9:16, 1080p,60fps)

Benefits

- Internship Certificate
- Stipend : Rs 10,000
- Letter of Recommendations- Opportunity to a full-time employee with Private Health Insurance, PF and ESI
- Ability to be part of a High Growth Startup

📌 YT Shorts Video Editor (Palakkad)
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📍 Palakkad