Mid Video Editor

**Job Title**: Junior Video Editor (with After Effects Knowledge)
**Department**: Creative Unit
**Location**: Chennai
**Reporting To**:Senior Video Editor / Creative Director
**Employment Type**:Full-time (Campaign Contract)

**Role Overview**

**Key Responsibilities**

**1. Video Editing Support**
- **Assist in editing campaign videos including speeches, byte clips, testimonials, montages, and public engagement visuals.**:

- Trim, sequence, and structure video files with appropriate transitions and pacing as per the creative brief.
- **Add subtitles, logo overlays, end frames,**and **campaign colors to maintain consistency across content.**

**2. Motion Graphics and After Effects Animation**
- Design and implement **lower-thirds, intro slates, animated transitions, and visual effects using Adobe After Effects.**:

- **Animate campaign text, data points,**or image sequences for better audience retention.
- Work with **templates** and **pre-comps** to accelerate turnaround time without compromising quality.

**3. Platform-Ready Exports**
- Prepare final video outputs in **various formats (vertical, square, widescreen)** and resolutions suited for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X, and WhatsApp.
- **Optimize file size, sound clarity, subtitle placement,**and export quality for fast upload and reuse.

**4. Collaboration and Task Coordination**
- Follow the instructions and timelines provided by the Senior Video Editor and Creative Director.
- Receive **raw footage, AI-generated visuals, voiceovers, and graphics** from other teams and integrate them seamlessly.
- Maintain structured project folders and update the team regularly on edit progress.

**5. Creative Input & Iteration**
- Share design and animation ideas to enhance the visual quality of edits.
- Be open to feedback and capable of making quick revisions based on internal reviews.
- Ensure edits align with the tone, urgency, and messaging required by the campaign.

**Required Qualifications and Skills**

**Education**
- Diploma or degree in Visual Communication, Media Arts, Animation, or related creative fields.

**Experience**
- 1-3 years of experience in **video editing** or **motion graphics roles,** preferably with **digital-first content teams, studios, or social media agencies.**

**Technical Proficiency**
- Strong proficiency in **Adobe Premiere Pro** and **Adobe After Effects.**:

- Familiarity with **CapCut, Canva Video**, or mobile editors is a plus.
- Basic **color correction, audio leveling,** and export optimization skills.
- Comfortable working with **Tamil and English language content**, especially for subtitle syncing.

**Creative Skills**
- Good sense of **visual rhythm, timing,** and **story flow.**:

- Ability to create simple yet engaging **animations** and **transitions**.
- Eye for **detail, layout symmetry**, and **campaign alignment.**

**Work Expectations**
- Should be deadline-driven, responsive, and capable of handling urgent edit assignments.
- Must maintain full confidentiality of the video materials and campaign files.

**Application Instructions**

To apply, please send your resume, a link to your showreel or sample videos (Drive/Vimeo/YouTube), and a short note on your editing and After Effects skills to:
Subject Line: Application - Junior Video Editor - [Your Name]

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- What is your Current CTC per annnum ?
- What is your Expected CTC per annnum ?
- Rate yourself in After Effects in the Scale of 10?
- What is your Relevant Experience In Video Editing? have you worked before in Political Domain?

Work Location: In person