About the Role
True Hope Foundation is looking for a highly creative Video Editor who specializes in emotion-driven storytelling and can craft documentary-style fundraising videos. You will turn raw footage, interviews, and b-roll into compelling narratives with strong hooksvideos that move people and inspire donations.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit story-based documentary videos for fundraising campaigns (30 sec, 60 sec, 25 min, and long-form).
- Build powerful narratives using: hook problem emotional journey proof impact clear call-to-action.
- Select the best interview bytes, create emotional pacing, and maintain audience retention.
- Create multiple versions of the same video for platforms like Meta (FB/IG), YouTube, Shorts/Reels.
- Add professional sound design (ambient, foley, transitions), mix dialogue, and enhance voice clarity.
- Apply cinematic color correction/grading to keep the footage consistent and premium.
- Create minimal, clean subtitles when needed (platform dependent), plus on-screen text graphics for impact.
- Use stock footage/music responsibly (copyright-safe) and maintain a clean asset library.
- Collaborate with fundraising/creative team to align edits with campaign goals and donor psychology.
- Deliver fast iterations based on feedback and meet strict deadlines during campaign launches.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience editing documentary / story-led / cause-based / emotional content.
- Strong sense of story structure, pacing, and hooks (you understand what keeps people watching).
- Advanced editing skills in Adobe Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro / DaVinci Resolve (any one is fine).
- Solid understanding of sound design and audio cleanup (dialogue clarity is a must).
- Ability to work with raw, imperfect field footage and still create a premium output.
- Strong command of visual rhythm, transitions, and emotional timing.
- Ability to deliver platform-optimized exports: aspect ratios 9:16, 1:1, 16:9 and correct codecs/settings.
- Clear communication and ability to handle feedback professionally.
Good to Have (Preferred)
- Experience editing fundraising ads, NGO films, impact documentaries, or CSR content.
- Motion graphics skills (After Effects) for simple titles, lower thirds, map/location callouts, impact stats.
- Understanding of retention metrics: first 2 seconds, watch time, scroll-stopping edits.
- Familiarity with organizing large project files, proxies, and cloud collaboration workflows.
- Basic Hindi/English understanding (helpful for selecting best interview bytes).
Deliverables You'll Work On
- Fundraising campaign videos (short + long)
- Documentary-style impact stories
- Reels/Shorts with strong emotional hook
- Donor testimonial edits
- Field rescue/case story edits
- Monthly highlight / impact reels
What We Offer
- Purpose-driven work: your edits directly help raise funds and save lives.
- Regular projects and long-term collaboration for consistent performers.
- Creative freedom with a clear storytelling framework.
- Fast-growing environment with real impact.
