Video Editor

We are seeking skilled Video Editors to join our team for full time/part time and contribute to various video as well as dubbing projects. As a Video Editor, you will be responsible for providing clear and expressive video outputs in Tamil/Telugu/Kannada/Malayalam for a variety of content.

Key Result Areas (KRAs) for video editors help define the critical areas of responsibility, performance metrics, and expected outcomes for the role. Here are some KRAs that we expect from the video editors:
1. **Video Editing and Post-production**
- **Objective**: To produce high-quality video content that aligns with the project’s creative vision.
- **Key Responsibilities**:

- Edit raw footage into a polished final product.
- Ensure seamless integration of video, audio, graphics, and animations.
- Manage and edit footage within the given deadlines.
- **Performance Metrics**:

- Timeliness of delivery (on-time completion).
- Video quality (clear, visually appealing, and well-edited).
- Number of revisions required.

2. **Creativity and Innovation**
- **Objective**: To bring creative ideas and innovative approaches to video editing, ensuring the video stands out.
- **Key Responsibilities**:

- Conceptualize new editing techniques or visual styles based on project requirements.
- Explore new trends in video production and editing.
- Experiment with storytelling through editing and visual effects.
- **Performance Metrics**:

- Level of creativity and originality in the final product.
- User or client feedback on creative approach and impact.

3. **Collaboration with Team Members**
- **Objective**: To ensure smooth communication and collaboration with directors, producers, and other team members.
- **Key Responsibilities**:

- Regularly communicate with the director or project lead to understand the vision and adjust edits accordingly.
- Collaborate with graphic designers, sound engineers, and other departments to ensure the final product is cohesive.
- Attend meetings to discuss project requirements, timelines, and feedback.
- **Performance Metrics**:

- Team collaboration feedback.
- Alignment of edits with the team’s vision.

4. **File Management and Organization**
- **Objective**: To ensure that all video files, assets, and raw footage are properly organized and accessible.
- **Key Responsibilities**:

- Maintain organized folders and naming conventions for video footage and project files.
- Ensure proper backup of files and avoid data loss.
- Handle version control, ensuring that the latest file versions are always used.
- **Performance Metrics**:

- Proper file organization and management.
- Efficient file retrieval and backup procedures.

5. **Client Satisfaction and Feedback Handling**
- **Objective**: To meet or exceed client expectations and provide an exceptional service.
- **Key Responsibilities**:

- Regularly update clients on project progress.
- Incorporate client feedback and make adjustments as needed.
- Ensure the final product meets the client's specifications and quality standards.
- **Performance Metrics**:

- Client satisfaction ratings.
- Number of client revisions requested.
- Client retention or repeat business based on editing quality.

6. **Technical Proficiency**
- **Objective**: To ensure the video editor stays up-to-date with the latest editing software and tools.
- **Key Responsibilities**:

- Utilize video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve) efficiently.
- Keep up with updates, plugins, and new features within editing software.
- Ensure technical aspects of the video (resolution, aspect ratio, codecs) meet the required specifications.
- **Performance Metrics**:

- Mastery of software and tools.
- Successful handling of technical aspects (quality, formatting, etc.).

7. **Time Management and Meeting Deadlines**
- **Objective**: To deliver high-quality work on time, every time.
- **Key Responsibilities**:

- Efficiently allocate time to tasks and manage project timelines.
- Meet deadlines for drafts, edits, and final submissions.
- Prioritize multiple projects effectively.
- **Performance Metrics**:

- Timeliness of delivery.
- Ability to meet short-turnaround deadlines.
- Time spent per project versus allocated time.

8. **Consistency and Attention to Detail**
- **Objective**: To maintain consistency across video content and ensure high attention to detail.
- **Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensure that all visual elements, audio, and graphics are consistent throughout the video.
- Double-check all elements for spelling errors, proper timing, and accuracy.
- Correct any inconsistencies or issues before submitting the final product.
- **Performance Metrics**:

- Accuracy and consistency of the final video.
- Minimal errors in final outputs.

9. **Learning and Skill Development**
- **Objective**: To continually improve editing skills and stay updated with new techniques and trends.
- **Key Responsibilities**:

- Attend workshops, courses, or conferences to dev