Video editor

Role Summary – Video Editor We’re looking for a GOAT Video Editor who doesn’t just cut clips-you craft stories that stop the scroll, spark emotions, and drive results. From fire Instagram Reels and Youtube shorts to cinematic brand films, crisp explainer videos, and testimonial gold, you’ll be the final magician who adds rhythm, pace, and that “damn, this hits different” factor. You live in Premiere Pro and After Effects, breathe trends, and turn raw footage into polished, platform-optimized weapons that convert viewers into evangelists. You’ll collab hard with writers, motion designers, strategists, and voice-over artists in a fast, fun, no-ego environment—taking creative briefs and turning them into content that’s equal parts beautiful and performance-ready. If you obsess over the perfect cut, love the chaos of agency life, and want every frame to scream brand voice while smashing KPII-this is YOU. Let’s make people feel something and make brands unforgettable. Key Responsibilities * Edit a variety of video formats — social media reels, You Tube videos, motion posters, explainer videos, case studies, testimonials, ad films, product demos, and more. * Collaborate with the content, design, and strategy teams to translate briefs and scripts into compelling edits. * Incorporate text animation, transitions, graphics, sound design, and stock footage to enhance storytelling. * Execute multiple edits in parallel across brands, maintaining quality, pace, and branding. * Manage video timelines, color correction, sound syncing and masking. * Repurpose long-form content (like interviews, webinars, BTS footage) into short-form, high-retention clips for social. * Optimize edits for specific platforms: Reels, You Tube Shorts, Stories, videos, etc. * Maintain organized project folders, exports, and backup systems for collaboration and future edits.  What You Must Know & Master ???? Editing Software Expertise * Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (core) * Familiarity with After Effects for motion graphics, kinetic typography, or logo animation * Working knowledge of Da Vinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro (optional but welcome) * Bonus: Canva Pro for quick turnarounds or social media edits ???? Video Formats & Social Platforms * Deep understanding of frame ratios, formats, durations, and sound policies for:  * Instagram Reels (9:16, under 60s)  * You Tube (16:9, long form & Shorts)  * Facebook/ (1:1, 4:5)  * Whats App forwards (low-compression versions) ???? Editing Fundamentals * Mastery of cutting rhythm, transitions, pacing, and flow * Sound design and background score syncing * Eye for text placement, title animation, and overlays * Basic color grading and correction ???? Storytelling & Conceptual Thinking * Ability to interpret script and mood to drive emotion, suspense, humor, or drama * Bring out product/brand USPs using motion, visual cues, and hooks * Emphasis on first-3-second impact (critical for reels & ads) ???? Technical Skills * Export in optimal formats for platforms, compression techniques * Add subtitles, captions (manual or auto-generated + stylized) * Create quick cuts, jump cuts, L-cuts, J-cuts, smooth transitions ✅ Required Skills & Traits * A showreel or portfolio of social-first edits, explainer videos, or campaign-based films * Comfortable with tight deadlines, fast turnarounds, and last-minute briefs * Open to feedback, reworks, and collaborative input from multiple teams * Excellent sense of timing, beat matching, and emotional impact   Work Profile:  Convert ideas into motion visual treats. These visual treats (output) can be in the form of Videos and VFX: · Explanatory · Motion Graphics · New/Info Specific · VFX Centric · Streaming Specific · Interviews Full of drama, emotions and a movie-based presentation building the righteous connect with target audience. That can be used in: · Websites · Social Media · You Tube · OTT · Paid Ads   Bringing in impact on : · Corporate Branding · Demand Generation · Celebrity Brand Management · Thought leadership/Personal Branding · CSR · Influencer marketing · Media centric impact Must Have:- · Heart of a story teller and aspiration of a film maker · Understanding of disruptive themes, art work and agency level brand centric manifestations · Understanding of OTT, online video channels and video centric promotional platforms. · Nothing less than global standards while working on any creative/ viral marketing areas · Understanding of Editing tools at a professional level · Expert level mastery of Premiere Pro CC as well as proficiency in After Effects and Photoshop · Believe everything, yes everything, can be done with the magic of a passionate video editor · Following a script, screenplay or outline · Inputting sound to enhance footage, which may include selecting music and writing voice-overs 3+ years of experience editing promotional videos, especially for digital audience(story telling, podcasts, reels, motion graphics, etc.) Deep understanding of video trends, and knowledge on streaming TV deliverables Passion for engaging storytelling Personality profile to fit into a high-growth, entrepreneurial culture that requires teamwork and significant interaction with employees at all levels Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile growth environment where you will get your hands into the details Very organized and detail-oriented Sound design and music sweetening experience Act as the Editor for on-air streaming TV promos, under the direction of Sr. Producer. You will be relied upon to handle request intake, producing and editing, addressing notes, and final delivery In addition to promotional spots, you will create other video projects as requested by business and creative stakeholders – engaging reels, social media content and other projects In collaboration with Client servicing manager, you will ensure consistency of creative vision across art, story, and design for multiple brands. You will manage your workflow in our project management software (Click Up) to appropriately manage jobs by deadline and prioritize - Confirm with marketing managers that complete project information is provided up front You stay on top of design trends, to keep work exciting and new – driving tune-in and conversion Other duties as assigned WHAT YOU WILL NEED: · Experience in working on editing software like Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier Pro and Graphic Software Adobe Creative Suite - e.g. After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, · Flash, Adobe Illustrator, etc. · Should have good knowledge of Editing and customizing professional quality videos. · Good knowledge of Visual Effects/VFX various video codecs and encoding. · Able to visualize and produce quality output according to Script. · Experience in Digital agencies or Ad agencies will be preferred. · 2-5 years of experience in video editing for websites, and Promotional campaigns. · Degree or Diploma in Video Editing and Animation. · Ability to multitask and work toward several milestones on various projects simultaneously · Creative thinker. · Good time-management skills. · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. · Knowledge and a good understanding of motion graphics are preferred. You will work closely with the: Digital - Social Media and Brand ideation team Content/Creative teams SEM/Promotions teams You should be able to