Senior Video Editor

Mid-Day; Bandra; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Day is seeking a Senior Video Editor to craft visually gripping content for entertainment and hard-hitting social stories. You will transform raw footage into compelling videos that grab attention, hold viewers, and drive engagement.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of professional editing experience, mastery of Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro, and bonus After Effects skills for motion graphics. A strong sense of editorial timing and cultural trends is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of professional video editing experience. Fresher with exceptional portfolio encouraged to apply.
• Expert command over Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro (FCP).
• Bonus: Adobe After Effects for motion graphics/VFX and kinetic typography.
• Strong editorial instincts for news, pop culture, Bollywood, and viral trends.
• Deep understanding of aspect ratios, frame rates, audio mixing, color correction and export settings.

Responsibilities

• Edit and assemble high-impact video packages for entertainment and social media, across platforms.
• Shape raw footage into narrative-driven, fast-paced or mood-setting videos to maximize engagement.
• Apply lower thirds, captions, typography, color grading, and audio leveling for broadcast-quality output.
• Adapt videos for YouTube long-form, Instagram Reels/Shorts, Facebook, and site players.
• Collaborate with reporters, writers, and digital producers to meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Editorial instinct

Storytelling

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Mid-Day is looking for a creative, detail-oriented Senior Video Editor to craft visually gripping content across entertainment and hard-hitting social media stories. We want someone who can shape raw footage into videos that grab attention instantly and make the audience pause, watch, and engage.

Whether you have years of experience under your belt or are a fresh talent armed with cutting-edge edit styles, if you know how to tell a compelling story on screen, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Entertainment & News Editing: Cut, assemble, and polish high-impact video packages, celebrity/entertainment features, and hard-hitting human interest stories for Mid-Day's digital platforms.
• Visual Storytelling & Pacing: Shape raw footage into narrative-driven, fast-paced, or mood-setting videos that maximize viewer retention and social engagement.
• Graphics & Finishing: Apply lower thirds, captions, typography, color correction/grading, and audio leveling to ensure broadcast/publish quality.
• Format Optimization: Adapt videos across multiple digital formats (YouTube long-form, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, site video player).
• Collaboration: Partner with reporters, scriptwriters, and digital producers to bring story concepts to life while meeting tight deadlines.

Key Requirements & Skills:

• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of professional video editing experience. (Freshers with an exceptional portfolio/showreel and latest editing skills are highly encouraged to apply!)
• Software Mastery: Expert command over Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro (FCP).
• Bonus Skill: Hands-on proficiency with Adobe After Effects for motion graphics, basic VFX, and kinetic typography.
• Editorial Instinct: A strong grasp of news, pop culture, Bollywood, and viral internet trends.
• Technical Setup: Deep understanding of video aspect ratios, frame rates, audio mixing, color correction, and export rendering settings.