Location: Mumbai, India
Experience: 24 years
Department: Post Production
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
We're looking for a highly skilled and fast-paced Junior Video Editor to work under the guidance of the Senior Video Editor and contribute to the editing of short, impactful vertical dramas.
The ideal candidate must have a strong command over Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, a sharp sense of storytelling rhythm, and the ability to execute creative edits quickly and efficiently while maintaining quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Editing & Assembly
- Edit vertical drama episodes as per the provided script and creative brief.
- Assemble footage, select the best takes, and create compelling story flows.
- Ensure pacing, transitions, and shot selections are engaging and suitable for vertical storytelling.
- Deliver quick and high-quality turnarounds on daily edits and revisions.
- Creative Execution
- Implement the creative direction and feedback from the Senior Video Editor.
- Experiment with transitions, effects, and innovative edit styles suited for mobile-first content.
- Add basic motion graphics, text treatments, and visual accents using After Effects.
- Work closely with sound designers and music producers to ensure a cohesive audio-visual output.
- Technical & Workflow Management
- Manage and organize project files, timelines, and assets systematically.
- Apply basic color correction (CC) and grading adjustments as needed.
- Integrate workflows with post-production teams including sound, color, and packaging units.
- Ensure all deliverables meet the technical and creative standards set by the senior editor.
- Adaptability & Innovation
- Stay updated with new editing trends, tools, and creative techniques.
- Adapt quickly to changing creative briefs and editing styles.
- Work efficiently under tight schedules without compromising quality.
Requirements & Qualifications
- 24 years of professional experience in video editing or digital content creation.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
- Basic knowledge of color correction and motion graphics.
- Understanding of editing workflows for OTT, digital, or social-first video content.
- Ability to work under deadlines with speed and precision.
- Excellent sense of timing, storytelling, and visual rhythm.
- Collaborative mindset with openness to feedback and creative direction.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro.
- Awareness of vertical content aesthetics and platform-based editing nuances (Reels, Shorts, etc.).
- Basic understanding of AI-assisted editing tools or new-gen post workflows
