Video Editor

Job Title : Video Editor (Short-Form + Long-Form)Company Name : Zero ProtocolWorkplace Type : On-SiteLocation : Hyderabad, Telangana, IndiaEmployment Type : Full-timeSalary : 30-40k / month (Subjected to experience)About the JobZero 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 Resolve
• CapCut / After Effects (Basic Motion Design)
• Sound Mixing / Mastering
• Color Correction / Grading
• Story Editing & Narrative Structure
• YouTube and Reels Formatting (Aspect Ratios & Captions)
• Thumbnail / Title Brainstorming
• Time 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 ApplyEmail at :
• A short note on why this role excites you
• Links to your best video editing work (YouTube / Reels / Portfolio)
• Optional : a 30-sec clip or Reel that shows your storytelling style