Promo Editor

Job Description

About the Role

At STAGE, we’re looking for a creatively driven and AI-savvy Video Editor who can craft cinematic trailers that build excitement and performance-focused promos that convert. This role sits at the intersection of storytelling, marketing, and innovation- ideal for someone who doesn’t just edit but rethinks content creation using the power of AI tools .

While trailers demand deep narrative intuition and emotional storytelling, promos require a high-volume, high-speed mindset focused on hook thinking, first-frame optimization, and performance data. We’re seeking a candidate who brings creative flair, a data-led mindset, and a curiosity for integrating emerging tech like AI-driven motion design, voice tools, and automation into their craft.

What You’ll Do

Trailers, Teasers & Show Edits

Edit engaging trailers, teasers, and episodic highlights aligned with release cycles.

Build emotionally compelling narratives using a combination of traditional and AI-assisted tools (e.g., auto scene selection, script-to-edit workflows).

Collaborate with content and post-production teams to identify standout moments and visual themes.

Stay updated on OTT, trailer, and AI content trends across regional and international platforms.

Promos for Performance Marketing

Edit ad-promos for platforms like Meta and Google, optimized for key KPIs such as Hook Rate , View Through Rate (VTR), and CAC .

Design performance-driven motion graphics, thumbnails, hooks, and headlines that maximize scroll-stopping potential .

Collaborate closely with Performance and Acquisition teams to test and iterate based on real-time data.

Develop and test hook formats- text-led, visual, meme-style, character-led, contradiction, mystery, etc.

Use AI tools to auto-generate variations, test multiple hooks, and optimize content efficiency at scale.

Creative Design, AI & Brand Consistency

Design motion graphics, visual transitions, and animated elements using both Adobe Suite and AI-based tools (e.g., Runway, Pika, Kaiber, etc.).

Act as a creative thought partner who brings AI-powered efficiency, hook-first ideation, and performance storytelling to every brief.

Support 360° marketing campaigns with static and video assets for digital and offline distribution (e.g., posters, thumbnails, social creatives).

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation

Work cross-functionally with teams across Marketing, Content, and Product.

Bring a strong point of view on how AI can improve workflows, save time, and open up new creative possibilities .

Requirements

3+ years of experience in video editing, preferably in the entertainment Industry.

Familiarity with concepts like hook points, cold opens, retention triggers , and performance-optimized visuals .

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator , with added experience in tools like DaVinci Resolve, Runway ML, Pika Labs, or similar AI creative tools .

Strong understanding of video storytelling, editing rhythms, sound design, transitions, typography, and motion graphics.

Demonstrated use of AI in areas like video upscaling, text-to-video generation, smart editing, or automated versioning .

Ability to interpret creative feedback from multiple stakeholders and translate data insights into sharper edits.

A growth and experimentation mindset - excited by the future of AI in editing and designing.

Awareness of performance metrics in digital advertising and enthusiasm for optimising content for impact.

Requirements

About The Opportunity Stage is India's first OTT platform for regional dialect content. We create and deliver hyper-local entertainment, ensuring that users connect deeply with culturally rich content. To enhance our product experience and engagement, we are looking for a UX Researcher who can dive deep into understanding our audience and help shape a user-centric product. Role Overview As a UX Researcher at Stage, you will help our teams deeply understand user behavior, needs, and challenges. You will collaborate closely with product designers, product managers, and engineers to ensure a strong, insight-backed approach to solving user and business problems. Roles and Responsibilities Conduct qualitative and quantitative user research (interviews, surveys, focus groups, usability testing, etc.). Analyze user behavior data, session recordings, heatmaps, and other insights to improve user experience. Build user personas, journey maps, and empathy maps to understand audience pain points. Collaborate with UX / UI designers and product teams to translate research findings into actionable design improvements. Work closely with target audience groups to ensure cultural and linguistic alignment in the UX strategy. Present research findings to stakeholders with clear, data-backed recommendations. Requirements 2+ years of experience in UX research or human-centered design. Strong knowledge of user research methodologies and data analysis. Hands-on experience with research tools like Hotjar, Google Analytics, Mixpanel, UserTesting, Lookback, etc. Ability to analyze and interpret qualitative & quantitative data effectively. Excellent communication skills in Hindi and English (regional dialect knowledge is a plus). Experience working in a startup environment, or on ambitious zero-to-one projects in established organizations. Experience in planning and executing end-to-end projects.