Video Editor

Job Description

AI-First Video Editor (Short-form Content)

Location: Mumbai (Work from Office) (Can be modified)

Experience: 2–5 Years (Flexible for exceptional candidates)

CTC: Up to ₹13 LPA (Best in industry for the right candidate)

About the Company

We are building a next-generation content team that combines creative storytelling with AI-powered workflows. Our focus is on creating high-performing short-form and digital content that captures attention, drives engagement, and delivers measurable business impact.

If you're passionate about creating content that people actually watch—not just videos that look good—we'd love to meet you.

Role Overview

We are looking for an AI-First Video Editor who understands that editing is more than cutting clips—it's about storytelling, audience psychology, retention, and content performance.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency while maintaining high creative standards. You'll work closely with content strategists, writers, and creative teams to produce engaging content across multiple digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit high-quality short-form and long-form videos for social media and digital platforms.
• Transform raw footage into compelling stories with strong hooks and engaging pacing.
• Create videos optimized for audience retention and platform performance.
• Use AI-powered tools to accelerate editing, ideation, captions, visual effects, and workflows.
• Collaborate with writers, content strategists, and creative teams during content planning.
• Add motion graphics, transitions, sound design, and visual enhancements where required.
• Optimize videos based on analytics, viewer retention, and engagement metrics.
• Stay updated with emerging editing trends, AI technologies, and platform best practices.
• Manage multiple projects while consistently meeting tight deadlines.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong experience with Adobe Premiere Pro
• Good working knowledge of After Effects
• Experience with CapCut or similar fast-editing platforms
• Excellent storytelling and editing fundamentals
• Understanding of viewer psychology and audience retention
• Motion graphics and basic animation skills
• Sound design and color correction fundamentals
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under deadlines

Preferred AI Skills

Experience with one or more of the following tools is highly preferred:

• ChatGPT
• Runway
• Kling AI
• Veo
• HeyGen
• Adobe Firefly
• ElevenLabs
• Descript
• CapCut AI
• Midjourney
• Other AI-powered creative tools

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following will be preferred:

• Advertising Agencies
• Digital Marketing Agencies
• Creator Economy
• Production Houses
• Media Companies
• D2C Brands
• Content Studios
• Startup Environment

We are open to candidates from other industries if they demonstrate exceptional creativity and a strong portfolio.

Education

We believe skills matter more than degrees.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree (Any Discipline)
• Media / Design / Animation Courses
• Diploma in Video Editing

Exceptional self-taught candidates with strong portfolios are encouraged to apply.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Thinks like a storyteller, not just an editor.
• Understands content performance and audience engagement.
• Uses AI as a creative accelerator rather than a replacement.
• Takes ownership and works independently.
• Has strong attention to detail.
• Enjoys experimenting with new ideas and formats.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Continuously learns and adapts to emerging trends.

Good to Have

• Experience editing content for founders or creators
• Understanding of YouTube and Instagram algorithms
• Thumbnail design knowledge
• Script interpretation skills
• Motion graphics expertise
• Experience managing multiple content projects simultaneously

Compensation

• CTC: Up to ₹13 LPA (Based on experience, portfolio, and interview performance)
• Performance-based growth opportunities
• Work with cutting-edge AI tools and modern creative workflows
• Opportunity to build content seen by millions of viewers