Senior Video Editor

Coding Ninjas; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Coding Ninjas in Gurugram, India is seeking a Senior Video Editor to craft engaging video content across formats and platforms. You’ll edit brand films, digital ads, and social reels, bringing stories to life with precise editing, motion graphics, and sound design.

You will also support shoots, navigate AI video generation tools, and collaborate with in-house creatives to ensure outputs align with business goals.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in video editing, preferably in an agency or similar.
• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Solid understanding of post-production workflows, storytelling, pacing, and platform-ready edits.
• Experience with color grading, audio balancing, and creating platform-ready final outputs.
• Basic knowledge of camera gear, lighting, and on‑set best practices.
• Ability to take feedback constructively, mentor the team, and deliver high‑quality work.
• A portfolio showcasing a range of editing work across formats is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Edit video content across various formats.
• Refine footage with cutting, color correction, sound design, transitions, and motion graphics.
• Interpret scripts and creative briefs to build engaging visual narratives.
• Support on video shoots when needed (camera operation, lighting setup, framing).
• Add motion elements (text overlays, animated graphics, effects) to enhance storytelling.
• Ensure platform-specific edits are optimized for YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
• Maintain organized project files, backups, and versioning workflows.
• Collaborate with the creative team on timelines, creative direction, and revisions.
• Edit raw footage into polished videos that align with project objectives, brand guidelines, and target audience preferences.
• Enhance videos with graphics, animations, sound effects, and music to elevate production value.
• Generate and edit AI-based videos using tools like VEO 3, Sora, or similar platforms.
• Take full ownership of AI-driven video creation — including visuals, voiceovers, and outcomes.
• Support and guide the creative team in editing and leveraging AI tools for video production.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Motion graphics

Color grading

Audio balancing

Mentoring

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Runway

VEO 3

Sora

Job description

Coding Ninjas is one of the largest online coding EdTech companies in India, founded in 2016.

Founded by Ankush Singla, Kannu Mittal, and Dhawal Parate, with IIT and Stanford background

and experience working in Amazon, Facebook, Cars24, and other top startups in India. As

pioneers in EdTech, Coding Ninjas is on its path to becoming the de facto coding education

company in India for college students. With the focus on teaching programming courses to

college students.

The company has raised more than 22 Million USD till date and is a subsidiary

(Naukri.com, IIMJobs, Jeevansathi, etc.) with the latter, acquiring a majority stake in Coding

With our exhaustive learning programs, 1:1 mentor support for effective doubt resolution and

over 400+ doubts being resolved per hour, our focus lies on crafting learning experiences that

equip candidates with learning, application and demonstration of capabilities in the software

At Coding Ninjas, our focus is on creating industry-relevant programs and crafting learning

experiences that help candidates learn, apply, and demonstrate capabilities in the software

development areas.

Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Video Editor who can craft engaging video content across

formats and platforms. From brand films and digital video ads to social media reels and

long‑form, you’ll bring stories to life with sharp editing, motion graphics, sound design,

and post‑production polish.

While your core responsibility will be editing, you should also have a good understanding

of videography to support shoots when needed. You’ll work closely with our in‑house

creatives — writers, designers, and DOPs — to ensure the final output is not just visually

appealing but also aligned with business objectives.

Additionally, you must have hands‑on experience in AI video generation using tools like

VEO 3, Sora, or other AI platforms. You’ll be responsible for owning the end‑to‑end AI

content generation process — from creating ad films, voiceovers, and visuals to helping

team members get proficient with AI tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit video content across various formats.
• Refine footage with cutting, color correction, sound design, transitions, and motion graphics.
• Interpret scripts and creative briefs to build engaging visual narratives.
• Support on video shoots when needed (camera operation, lighting setup, framing).
• Add motion elements (text overlays, animated graphics, effects) to enhance storytelling.
• Ensure platform‑specific edits are optimized for YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
• Maintain organized project files, backups, and versioning workflows.
• Collaborate with the creative team on timelines, creative direction, and revisions.
• Edit raw footage into polished videos that align with project objectives, brand guidelines, and target audience preferences.
• Enhance videos with graphics, animations, sound effects, and music to elevate the overall production value.
• Generate and edit AI‑based videos using tools like VEO 3, Sora, or similar platforms.
• Take full ownership of AI‑driven video creation — including visuals, voiceovers, and
• Support and guide the creative team in editing and leveraging AI tools for video production.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in video editing, preferably in an agency or
• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects,
• Solid understanding of post‑production workflows, storytelling, pacing, and
• Experience with color grading, audio balancing, and creating platform‑ready final
• Basic knowledge of camera gear, lighting, and on‑set best practices.
• Ability to take feedback constructively, mentor the team, and make quick
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality work
• A portfolio showcasing a range of editing work across formats is mandatory.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with AI video generation tools (VEO 3, Sora, Runway, or
• Ability to integrate AI workflows seamlessly into the video production pipeline.

Nice-to-Have

• Familiarity with AI‑based or other collaborative editing tools.
• Experience working in fast‑paced environments with multiple deadlines.
• Knowledge of current trends in video formats, transitions, and digital storytelling.
• Interest in exploring emerging GenAI tools for creative video production.