Freelance Video Editor

Star Hopper Studio; Mumbai; Remote; INR 413,000 - 1,102,000; Part time

Job summary

Star Hopper Studio is seeking a freelance video editor for a part-time, primarily remote role with occasional on-site work in Mumbai. The four-month engagement begins with a paid one-month trial to ensure a good fit on both sides.

You will create short-form content for Instagram and YouTube, including artist showcases, project reels, teasers, trailers and BTS films, with a strong eye for narrative and pacing. Proficiency in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve and sound editing are essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional video editing experience.
• Experience editing short-form content for social platforms (Instagram, YouTube).
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.

Responsibilities

• Edit short-form videos for Instagram and YouTube (reels, trailers, BTS).
• Create artist showcases, project reels, teasers and behind-the-scenes films.
• Focus on storytelling, pacing, sound, and composition; craft thoughtful edits.

Skills

Narrative sense

Rhythm & visual composition

Self-directed

Independent work

Proactive communication

Tools

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Sound editing

Colour correction

Social media formats

After Effects

Job description

FREELANCE VIDEO EDITOR (Part-Time)

Star Hopper Studio | Remote / Mumbai-based | 4-Month Engagement

ABOUT US

Star Hopper Studio is an award-winning, artist-led creative studio and production house based in India. We work across film, advertising, music and culture, collaborating with artists, brands and cultural organisations internationally.

The Role

• We’re looking for a freelance video editor with at least 1 year of professional experience, a strong visual sensibility and an interest in cinema, art and contemporary culture.
• You’ll create short-form content for Instagram and YouTube, including artist showcases, project reels, teasers, trailers and behind-the-scenes films.
• We’re looking for someone with a good eye for storytelling, pacing, sound and composition. Less trend-driven content, more thoughtful, inventive editing that brings out the character of each project.
• This is a part-time, primarily remote role open to Mumbai-based applicants only, as occasional on-site work may be required.
• The initial engagement is for four months, beginning with a one-month paid trial period to ensure a good fit on both sides, with the possibility of extending the collaboration.

What We're Looking For

• Strong sense of narrative, rhythm and visual composition.
• Experience editing short-form films, trailers, artist showcases or editorial content.
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
• Working knowledge of sound editing, colour correction and social media formats.
• Motion graphics and After Effects experience is a plus.
• Self-directed, reliable and accountable. Able to work independently, communicate proactively, meet deadlines and take ownership of assignments with minimal supervision.

We work with an inclusive, collaborative team and particularly encourage applications from women and LGBTQIA+ editors.

We value strong creative judgment, reliability and professionalism over formal qualifications.