Creative Video Editor (YouTube)

Creative Video Editor (YouTube)

Mumbai (On-site) | Full-Time | 6 working days

Salary - As per market standards and individual's experience

About the Company:

Creator Engine is a creative post-production studio that partners with leading global creators, studios, and networks to shape compelling YouTube stories. We specialise in turning raw ideas into high-impact long-form content - from vlogs and docu-series to BTS, EPKs, interviews, and narrative-driven shows.

At Creator Engine, every project is an opportunity to think like a creative partner. We value editors who go beyond cutting footage and actively build hooks, emotional arcs, and audience connection that keep viewers watching. Our work thrives on ownership, clear storytelling judgement, and the ability to shape content that performs on YouTube.

Role Overview:

This is not a traditional video editing role.

We're looking for YouTube editors who think beyond timelines and cuts.

Editors who approach every project like a creative partner, not an executor.

People who don't just assemble footage, but actively shape hooks, emotional arcs, narrative flow, and audience retention for YouTube.

If you're looking for rigid workflows, fixed instructions, or a just tell me what to do approach, this may not be the right fit.

What you'll actually do

• Take full editorial ownership of YouTube projects - shaping long-form videos, vlogs, docu-series, BTS, EPKs, interviews and more.
• Create maximum retention with every edit by identifying powerful hooks, and make confident judgement calls on pacing, structure, and emotional beats, even when briefs evolve or footage is imperfect.
• Actively contribute to story architecture, audience engagement, and algorithm-friendly storytelling
• Own your creative decisions and be ready to stand for your judgement - clearly explaining and articulating to creative producers or partners when needed

You're expected to have opinions.

You're expected to explain them clearly.

You're also expected to stay open and adaptable.

This role may not be for you if

• You need step-by-step instructions to feel confident
• You prioritise speed over storytelling and thought
• You're uncomfortable with feedback, discussion, or ambiguity
• You prefer to just edit what's given and move on

You'll thrive here if

• You already think like a creative producer, even if your title has always been editor
• You can articulate why an edit works for YouTube (intro, retention, emotional payoff)
• You enjoy working closely with creators and decision-makers
• You deeply care about narrative integrity

Skills & experience (baseline expectations)

• 3-5 years editing long-form YouTube or digital narrative content
• Solid storytelling instincts, especially with A-roll, interviews, vlogs, and narrative-driven formats
• Comfort working with imperfect footage and fast-changing briefs
• Strong understanding of design aesthetics, motion design and sound design,
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Comfortable experimenting with Gen AI tools that support ideation, workflow efficiency, and creative enhancement. Tools that we regularly use at Creator Engine are a mix of Higgsfield, Eleven Labs, Runway ML, Midjourney, Gemini, ChatGPT

(These are baseline requirements. What will truly differentiate you is your creative production mindset, ownership, narrative storytelling and most importantly, culture fitness.)

Why Join Us

• Get mentored by global post production veterans.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile US digital content.
• Fast-paced, creative, and collaborative work environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge post-production techniques and workflows.
• Growth opportunities in creative editorial roles.

Please read our Culture Memo before applying.

We hire for judgement, ownership, and narrative thinking before tools or years of experience.