Job Title: Video Editor (Long-Form + Short-Form Content)
Location: In-Office
Type: Full Time
About the Role:
We are looking for a creative, fast, and detail-obsessed Video Editor who understands both storytelling and performance-driven content.
You will edit:
- Long-form YouTube videos (8–20 mins)
- Short-form content (Reels, Shorts, TikTok)
- Brand campaigns & lifestyle content
- Behind-the-scenes, vlogs, narrative pieces
Key Responsibilities:
Long-Form Editing
- Edit YouTube videos with strong storytelling structure
- Improve retention using pacing, jump cuts, b-roll, music, graphics
- Add subtitles, motion graphics, and sound design
- Cut fluff and tighten narrative without losing authenticity
- Optimize videos for watch time and audience retention
- Cutdowns for YouTube teasers
- Thumbnail pacing awareness
Short-Form Editing
- Create high-performing Reels/Shorts from long-form content
- Build strong hooks in first 3 seconds
- Add captions optimized for mobile viewing
- Understand trends, meme culture, fast pacing
- Deliver platform-optimized formats (9:16, 1:1, etc.)
Creative & Brand Alignment
- Maintain consistent brand tone and visual identity
- Suggest creative improvements (don't just execute)
- Source relevant b-roll, sound effects, and music
- Collaborate with content strategist/founder
Additional Content:
- 4–8 ad creatives per month
- Campaign launch edits
- Event recap videos (when required)
- Product edits / lifestyle montages
Must-Have Skills:
Strong command over:
- Adobe Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro
- After Effects (basic motion graphics)
- CapCut (for fast turnaround reels)
Understanding of:
- YouTube retention metrics
- Instagram & Shorts algorithms
- Hook psychology
- Thumbnail pacing awareness
- Strong sense of music timing & emotional cuts
- Ability to deliver under deadlines
- Ability to handle volume without quality drop
What We Are Looking For in an Ideal Candidate:
- 2–4 years of editing experience
- Proven portfolio (YouTube + Reels mandatory)
- Experience editing for creators / D2C brands is a plus
- Strong storytelling instinct (not just technical skill)
- Understands Indian + global content styles
- Fast turnaround time
- Comfortable with feedback loops
- Emotionally intelligent storyteller
- Hungry, sharp, and high-output
Bonus Points If You:
- Understand skate, street, lifestyle culture
- Can color grade professionally
- Can create simple motion graphics from scratch
- Understand how to cut content for virality
How to Apply:
Please share:
- Portfolio (Google Drive / YouTube links)
- 3 best long-form edits
- 5 best short-form edits
- Tools you use
- Current monthly compensation
