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Creative Video Editor

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Job Description

Job Title: Creative Video EditorLocation

Bangalore/Remote

Employment Type

Full-time

About the Role

We're looking for a Creative Video Editor with hands-on experience in micro-dramas, episodic series, or scripted digital content. This role is for someone who can visualize the story on the timeline, understand character arcs, emotional beats, and pacing, and turn raw footage into engaging, binge-worthy episodes.

You'll play a key role in shaping short-form narrative content designed for digital platforms, owning the storytelling from rough cut to final delivery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Edit micro-dramas, short series, and episodic content with strong narrative flow
  • Visualize scripts and footage to build emotion, tension, and story continuity
  • Shape performances through pacing, reaction shots, and rhythm
  • Maintain consistency in tone, mood, and storytelling across episodes
  • Collaborate with prompt engineers, creative team to align on creative vision
  • Handle scene transitions, sound design, music selection, and pacing
  • Adapt edits for platform-specific formats (vertical, short-form, episodic cuts)
  • Implement feedback while protecting narrative clarity and emotional impact
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Proven experience editing micro-dramas, web series, short films, or episodic content
  • Strong storytelling and cinematic sensibility
  • Advanced proficiency in Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro / DaVinci Resolve
  • Excellent understanding of pacing, continuity, and performance editing
  • Ability to independently visualize and execute a story from raw footage
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills in a production environment

  • Preferred (Nice to Have)
    • Experience with After Effects or cinematic motion graphics
    • Knowledge of sound design, dialogue editing, and basic color grading
    • Familiarity with OTT, short-form drama platforms, or digital series formats
    • Understanding of audience retention and hook-based storytelling
    • Experience working under production schedules and tight deadlines
    What We Offer
    • Opportunity to work on original scripted series and micro-drama formats
    • High creative involvement in storytelling decisions
    • Collaborative, production-driven creative environment
    • Growth into lead editor or post-production supervisor roles
    • Competitive compensation based on experience and project scope

  • How to Apply

    Please submit your resume along with a portfolio or showreel highlighting micro-drama, series, or narrative work. Priority will be given to candidates who demonstrate strong storytelling and episode-level continuity.

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    Job ID: 143080469