Senior Video Editor

Job Description Senior Video Editor

Location: Varanasi (Hybrid)

Industry: Film | Media | Creative Production

Experience: 5-10 Years (Flexible for exceptional portfolios)

Employment Type: Part-Time (Project Basis)

Position Overview

This role is designed for a highly creative and technically advanced Senior Video Editor who can transform concepts into powerful visual narratives. The position requires a professional who not only edits but also leads the creative execution process from understanding ideas and scripts to shaping the final cinematic output. The candidate will collaborate closely with directors, writers, and production teams while guiding junior editors and ensuring high-quality visual storytelling across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate concepts, scripts, and briefs into compelling cinematic edits
• Lead the editing process from raw footage to final delivery
• Shape storytelling structure, pacing, tone, and emotional impact
• Supervise and guide junior editors and post-production team members
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and creatives during production and post-production stages
• Make creative decisions on visuals, sound, rhythm, transitions, and narrative flow
• Ensure consistency of style, quality, and brand identity across projects
• Handle client feedback professionally and incorporate revisions strategically
• Manage editing timelines, deliverables, and project workflow efficiently
• Oversee file organization, project backups, and post-production standards

Core Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in editing software (DaVinci Resolve / Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro or equivalent)
• Strong cinematic storytelling instincts and narrative sense
• Ability to convert abstract ideas into visual experiences
• Leadership mindset with team-guiding ability
• High attention to detail and creative judgment
• Strong time management and deadline discipline
• Problem-solving approach during production challenges
• Technical adaptability across editing systems and tools

Preferred Qualifications

• 510 years professional editing experience in film, media, or production environment
• Proven portfolio demonstrating storytelling ability (not just technical edits)
• Experience leading projects or supervising editors
• Understanding of colour grading, sound design, and post-production workflow
• Familiarity with motion graphics / VFX pipelines is an advantage
• Degree/Diploma in Film, Editing, Media, or related discipline preferred

Ideal Candidate Profile

A creative leader who combines artistic vision with technical mastery. The ideal candidate understands storytelling at a cinematic level, can guide teams with clarity, and is capable of transforming ideas into visually impactful films. They are proactive, detail-oriented, collaborative, and driven to elevate every project creatively and technically.

Salary

Based on experience

Application Process

Interested candidates may share their resume and portfolio at:

Email:[Confidential Information]

Phone: +91 735 538 4533

Company

Winning Pixels, a film studio where talent meets opportunity and professionalism defines every project. Driven by an accomplished team of industry experts, the organization offers a dynamic environment designed for ambitious individuals who want to grow, lead, and create work that stands out. Specializing in documentary films and premium coffee table publications, the studio combines cinematic excellence with structured execution and global-standard workflows. Here, structured thinking is valued, initiative is recognized, and capable professionals are entrusted with meaningful ownership and decision-making responsibility. For professionals seeking a place that values skill, discipline, and vision, Winning Pixels offers not just a role but a platform to elevate their career.

Website: https://winningpixels.com/