About Optimite
Optimite is a retention marketing agency for ecommerce brands. We build email, SMS, lifecycle, loyalty, and list growth programs as one connected system turning one-time buyers into repeat customers and driving consistent revenue through retention. Our founders, Nishant and Sushant Yadav, launched Optimite in 2019 and have since partnered with the largest Shopify brands and digital agencies across the US and Europe.
Location: India (Remote)
Work Timings: 10am-7pm IST or 1pm-10pm IST depending on the role
Working Days: Monday to Friday, with 2 alternate Saturdays. The 5th Saturday of the month is a working day.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About The Role
We are looking for a Video Editor Intern who can create high-quality, fast-paced social media videos by combining raw footage, motion graphics, and creative storytelling.
This is a hands-on role focused on execution. You will work on short-form content across platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn, ensuring every video is engaging, clean, and on-brand.
Your goal is simple: Deliver scroll-stopping videos consistently with speed and precision.
What will you do
As a video editor intern, you will edit short-form videos for social media by combining raw footage, motion graphics, and captions into engaging, scroll-stopping content.
Video Editing & Output (50%)
- Edit and deliver 2–3 high-quality videos per week
- Work with raw footage, overlays, and mixed media elements
- Maintain strong pacing, hooks, and storytelling
- Ensure high visual and audio quality in every output
- Metrics you'll own:
- Videos delivered per week
- Rework rate per video
- Turnaround time per edit
Motion & Creative Execution (30%)
- Create basic motion graphics and kinetic typography
- Add transitions, overlays, and visual effects
- Experiment with different video styles (UGC, explainer, collage)
- Maintain consistency in visual language and style
- Metrics you'll own:
- Quality of motion and visual execution
- Consistency across videos
- Feedback iterations required
Platform Optimization & Speed (20%)
- Format videos for Reels (9:16) and square formats (1:1)
- Add captions and optimize for mute viewing
- Use AI tools to speed up editing and enhance output
- Manage multiple edits without delays
- Metrics you'll own:
- On-time delivery rate
- Platform readiness of videos
- Editing speed improvement over time
Must Have
- Basic to intermediate experience with video editing
- Familiarity with tools like Premiere Pro, After Effects, or CapCut
- Understanding of short-form content (Reels, TikTok)
- Good sense of timing, transitions, and storytelling
- Ability to follow structured feedback
Good to have
- Experience with motion graphics or kinetic typography
- Exposure to AI tools like Runway, Firefly, or similar
- Experience editing for creators or brands
- Interest in content, social media, or storytelling
Tools you'll use
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- CapCut
- Runway / AI tools
- Frame.io
What Would Success Look Like For You
- Consistently delivering high-quality videos on time
- Low rework and clear improvement over time
- Strong understanding of content formats and hooks
- Ability to handle multiple edits without missing deadlines
