Job Title :
Video Editor (Short-Form + Long-Form)
Company Name : Zero Protocol
Workplace Type : On-Site
Location :
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Employment Type : Full-time
Salary
30-40k / month (Subjected to experience)
About the Job
Zero Protocol is a bilingual (Telugu + English) podcast that dives deep into startups, identity, discipline, and inner growth — a rebellion in slow motion.
We host founders, creators, and thinkers who are redefining success with clarity and calm.
We’re looking for
a story-driven Video Editor
who can turn
raw conversations into cinematic visual narratives . Someone who feels the rhythm of emotion and story structure as much as the beat of a timeline.
Responsibilities
- Edit and produce long-form podcast episodes (60–90 min) for YouTube and audio platforms.
- Cut 8 – 12 shorts per week from each episode for Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
- Design visually engaging titles, captions, and motion graphics aligned with the Podcast aesthetic.
- Enhance audio, color grade, and balance sound levels to professional quality.
- Maintain a consistent visual language across all formats.
- Work with creative and social teams to craft stories that make people pause, think, and come back.
- Stay updated on editing trends, styles, formats optimized for longform and shortform storytelling.
Qualifications
1 – 3 years of experience in video editing for podcasts, YouTube, or short-form content.Proficiency in Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro / DaVinci Resolve (or CapCut for reels).Strong sense of pacing, tone, and narrative editing — knowing what to cut and what to let breathe.Experience with sound design and basic color correction.Ability to translate emotion into visual rhythm through cuts and music choices.Collaborative mindset — comfortable working with producers, hosts, and strategists.Fluency in English (required); Telugu understanding (preferred).Skills
Adobe Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro / DaVinci ResolveCapCut / After Effects (Basic Motion Design)Sound Mixing / MasteringColor Correction / GradingStory Editing & Narrative StructureYouTube and Reels Formatting (Aspect Ratios & Captions)Thumbnail / Title BrainstormingTime Management & Multi-project HandlingPerformance Metrics
Publish 8 – 12 high-retention shorts per week.Deliver long-form episodes and shorts within 48 hours of recording.Build a cohesive visual identity for Zero Protocol across platforms.Why Join Us
Shape the visual voice of one of India’s most thoughtful bilingual podcasts.Creative freedom to experiment and push boundaries.Direct collaboration with the founder and core creative team.How to Apply
Email at
careers@zeroprotocol.in
with :
A short note on why this role excites youLinks to your best video editing work (YouTube / Reels / Portfolio)Optional : a 30-sec clip or Reel that shows your storytelling style