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Job Description Job Title: Senior Video Editor Department: Creative Unit Location: Chennai Employment Type: Full-time (Campaign Contract) Notice Period: Immediate Role Overview The Senior Video Editor at Demos Project will serve as the lead executional force behind the digital campaign's video output. This role requires expertise in end-to-end video editingfrom rough cuts to final polished outputsacross a variety of political communication formats. The editor must possess deep knowledge of Tamil Nadu's political ecosystem, an instinct for narrative flow, and the ability to deliver high-volume content on aggressive timelines. This position involves not just technical proficiency but also a strategic understanding of how video content influences public opinion. Key Responsibilities 1. High-Quality Video Editing - Edit and deliver professional, engaging videos suited for digital consumptionincluding but not limited to campaign messaging, speeches, montage sequences, field footage, event recaps, and leader outreach videos. - Handle video transitions, pacing, background scoring, voice syncing, text animation, and overlay insertions as per campaign language and tone. 2. Platform-Specific Adaptation - Export and customize final videos for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, and X (Twitter), ensuring proper resolution, aspect ratio, compression, subtitles, and branding consistency. - Work with vertical (9:16), square (1:1), and landscape (16:9) formats with optimized thumbnail and CTA elements. 3. Visual and Narrative Enhancement - Incorporate subtitles in Tamil and English accurately with attention to tone and readability. - Add graphic enhancements, transitions, kinetic text, and sound elements to increase engagement. - Integrate AI-generated visuals or animation clips into video storyboards, collaborating with AI editors and graphic designers. 4. Workflow and Asset Management - Maintain an organized project structure, archival system, and master folder repository for video edits. - Coordinate with the Creative Director for review loops, feedback rounds, and edit approvals. - Ensure version control, file naming consistency, and safe storage of all sensitive video content. 5. Team Coordination & Mentorship - Review, guide, and mentor junior video editors and assist with troubleshooting during high-output phases. - Help define editing standards, video aesthetics, and internal timelines for recurring or urgent edits. - Stay in sync with the design team and copywriters to ensure narrative consistency across formats. 6. Delivery-Oriented Execution - Provide real-time edits during major campaign events, press interactions, or public appearances. - Deliver rapid-response videos under tight deadlines, balancing quality and speed. - Be accountable for daily, weekly, and milestone-based video deliverables as planned by the campaign lead. 7. Additional Responsibilities - Apply advanced sound design principles to ensure dialogues, effects, and music tracks meet campaign standards. - Keep abreast of evolving technological tools such as AI content generation for video and graphics to enhance creative output. - Bring political thought and context to editing choices, ensuring that the final content aligns with the campaign's strategic messaging. Required Qualifications and Skills Education - Bachelor's degree or diploma in Video Editing, Visual Communication, Media Production, or related disciplines. Experience - 35 years of experience as a professional video editor with hands-on work in political communication, media houses, creative agencies, or campaign teams. - A portfolio demonstrating mastery in digital-first political or advocacy content is essential. - Media and political work experience preferred. Technical Skills - Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve for core editing. - Familiar with After Effects or motion graphic templates for kinetic text and transitions. - Basic understanding of CapCut, InShot, or mobile-friendly editors for rapid short-form creation. - Capable of color correction, audio mastering, green-screen keying, and video compression workflows. - Familiarity with integrating AI-generated visuals, talking avatars, and cinematic elements. Creative & Strategic Attributes - Strong storytelling instincts tailored for political impact and audience persuasion. - Keen visual sense for building engaging, emotive, and issue-sensitive content. - Awareness of Tamil Nadu's regional nuances, political dynamics, and cultural expectations. - Disciplined, organized, and proactive in managing video pipelines and daily workload. Work Expectations - Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends, or on-call during campaign escalations. - Should be comfortable working on time-sensitive, confidential political materials. - Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects under direction and review.