Senior Video Editor

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled, creative, and mission-driven Video Editor to join the Indore Mayor’s Media & Communications team.

The ideal candidate brings strong editing ability, attention to detail, and preferably experience in political, social, or public-facing communication.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with the Mayor of Indore , contributing to high-impact storytelling that shapes the narrative of Indore’s development journey.

Key Responsibilities

1. Video Editing & Post-Production

Edit high-quality short-form and long-form content (reels, speeches, campaign videos, documentary-style pieces).

Ensure smooth transitions, pacing, colour grading, audio clean-up, and overall visual consistency.

Deliver polished, platform-ready content within defined timelines.

2. Storytelling & Creative Direction

Translate raw footage into compelling, emotionally engaging stories.

Understand the leadership narrative and weave it into each video.

Work with the content team to integrate scripts, messages, and captions effectively.

3. Coordination & Visual Alignment

Collaborate closely with the cinematographer, graphic designer, and strategist to maintain a unified visual style.

Ensure all videos align with the mayor’s branding, tonality, and communication objectives.

4. Content Adaptation for Multiple Platforms

Create versions optimised for Instagram, YouTube, X (Twitter), Facebook, WhatsApp, and long-format platforms.

Add subtitles, cutdowns, teasers, and quick edits as required for multi-platform distribution.

5. Project, Asset & Workflow Management

Organise footage, maintain a structured archive, and manage production timelines.

Ensure fast turnarounds while maintaining quality.

Handle multiple projects simultaneously with professional discipline.

6. Trend Awareness & Innovation

Stay updated with political and civic storytelling trends.

Recommend new formats, styles, editing techniques, and creative ideas regularly.

Requirements (Skill + Passion)

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency in editing software : Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.

Knowledge of colour correction, motion graphics basics, and audio mixing.

Experience with documentary / editing, news or public communication formats is a plus.

Experience

2–4 years of professional video editing experience.

Experience in political or leadership communication is highly preferred.

Mindset & Passion

Genuine passion for storytelling, public communication, and nation-building narratives.

A strong sense of purpose — belief in contributing to Indore’s transformational journey.

Willingness to work dynamically in a mission-driven environment.

Ownership mindset and high commitment to quality.

Ability to work calmly under quick deadlines.

Professional Attributes

Creativity with discipline.

Strong communication skills.

High level of integrity, confidentiality, and responsibility.

Team collaboration + independent execution capability.

Why This Role is a Big Opportunity

Work directly with the Mayor of Indore on high-impact visual communication that reaches millions.

Your work will help shape how the city—and the leader—are seen today and remembered tomorrow.

This is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of Indore’s story of transformation.