Molitics South: Job DescriptionsAbout Molitics South

Molitics is a Delhi-based sociopolitical media and civic tech platform that makes politics and governance easier to understand for everyday citizens. Molitics South is our new Telugu-first newsroom and production studio in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, covering Telangana and Andhra Pradesh politics, policy and public affairs across YouTube, Instagram, X and Facebook.

We are building a small, fast-moving creative team with a fully equipped in-house studio. You will work closely with the editorial desk in Hyderabad and the central team in Delhi.

Job Description 1: Graphic Designer

Detail

Location

Banjara Hills, Hyderabad (on-site)

Type

Full-time

Experience

1 to 3 years

Reports to

Operations Lead, Molitics South

Role summary

You will own the visual identity of Molitics South: thumbnails, social creatives, explainers and on-screen graphics for daily political news in Telugu and English. The job needs speed on breaking news and care on long-form explainers.

Key responsibilities

- Design YouTube thumbnails, Instagram posts, carousels, reels covers and X/Facebook creatives every day
- Turn data, election results, budgets and policy points into clear infographics and explainer cards
- Create on-screen graphics, lower thirds, name strips and title cards for video packages
- Produce quick-turnaround creatives for breaking news, often within 15 to 30 minutes
- Keep Molitics brand guidelines consistent across all Telugu and English output
- Work with the editorial desk and video editors on story visuals and packaging
- Maintain an organised library of templates, assets,



fonts and photo resources

Requirements

- 1 to 3 years in graphic design, ideally at a news, media or digital content outlet
- Strong command of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; working knowledge of Canva
- Ability to read and type Telugu accurately, with a good eye for Telugu typography
- Understanding of social media formats, aspect ratios and what drives clicks
- Ability to work under tight deadlines without losing accuracy
- A portfolio of recent work (required)

Valuable to have

- Basic motion graphics in After Effects
- Interest in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh politics and current affairs
- Experience designing data visualisations or maps
- Comfort with AI image tools used responsibly

Job Description 2: Video Editor cum Camera Operator

Detail

Location

Banjara Hills, Hyderabad (on-site, with field shoots); Hyderabad-based candidates only

Type

Full-time

Experience

2 to 4 years

Reports to

Operations Lead, Molitics South

Compensation

₹30,000 to ₹35,000 per month, based on experience

Role summary

You will edit and shoot the daily video output of Molitics South: news packages, anchor-led explainers, YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels in Telugu.



You will run our in-house studio setup and handle field shoots when stories need them.

Key responsibilities

- Edit daily news packages, explainers, interviews and long-form YouTube videos
- Cut short-form content (Reels, Shorts) with captions, hooks and pacing built for retention
- Shoot studio segments on the Sony A7S III setup, managing lighting, audio, teleprompter and chroma key
- Cover field shoots: press conferences, rallies, vox pops and ground reports
- Add subtitles, graphics, B-roll, music and sound design; colour-correct footage
- Turn around breaking news edits quickly while keeping facts and visuals accurate
- Manage footage backups, project files and studio equipment upkeep

Requirements

- 2 to 4 years of video editing experience, ideally in news or digital media
- Strong command of Adobe Premiere Pro; working knowledge of After Effects
- Hands-on camera skills with mirrorless cameras, studio lighting and wireless mics
- Understanding of YouTube and Instagram formats, thumbnails, hooks and retention
- Good command of Telugu (spoken and written) for subtitling and story judgement
- Must be based in Hyderabad, and willing to travel across Telangana for shoots
- A showreel or links to published work (required)

Good to have

- DaVinci Resolve for colour grading
- Motion graphics and animated explainer experience
- Experience with multi-camera podcast or interview shoots
- Interest in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh politics and current affairs

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹34,000.00 per month

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hyderabad, Telangana 500099

📌 Graphic Designer & Video Editor (Hyderabad)
🏢 MOLITICS INFOMEDIA
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