Video Editor

JumpNow; Chennai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

JumpNow is seeking a creative Video Editor to turn concepts into engaging stories across social platforms and longer formats.

You will edit Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, YouTube videos, interviews, and podcasts; apply transitions, color grading, and motion graphics; and ensure outputs meet brand guidelines and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to edit both short‑form and long‑form video content.
• Strong storytelling, pacing, transitions, and sound design skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Edit short‑form content for social media (Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts).
• Edit long‑form content such as YouTube videos, interviews, and podcasts.
• Apply color grading, audio mixing, subtitles, and motion graphics.
• Collaborate with creative and production teams and maintain assets/files.
• Deliver edits that align with brand guidelines and platform requirements.

Skills

Storytelling

Pacing

Video transitions

Sound design

Visual aesthetics

Color grading

Audio mixing

Subtitles

Motion graphics

Typography

Time management

Project management

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor who can bring stories to life through engaging visual content. The ideal candidate should be comfortable editing both long‑form and short‑form videos, with a strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, transitions, sound design, and visual aesthetics. You will work closely with our creative and production teams to create compelling content for digital platforms, brands, creators, and entertainment projects.

Edit short‑form video content such as Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other social media formats. Edit long‑form content including YouTube videos, interviews, podcasts, vlogs, and other digital productions. Understand creative briefs and translate concepts into engaging visual stories. Work on video transitions, colour correction, sound design, subtitles, motion graphics, and basic animations. Ensure the final output meets the creative vision, brand guidelines, and platform‑specific requirements. Collaborate with the creative, production, and social media teams throughout the editing process. Manage multiple projects and deliver quality edits within assigned timelines. Organise and maintain project files, footage, assets, and editing timelines.

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro is essential. Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or other editing tools is an added advantage. Strong understanding of short‑form and long‑form video editing techniques. Good sense of storytelling, visual composition, pacing, and music selection. Knowledge of colour grading, audio mixing, typography, and motion graphics. Ability to understand creative directions and work independently. Strong attention to detail and time management skills. A creative mindset with an eye for current digital content trends.

Preferred: Someone who is passionate about visual storytelling. Preferred: Someone who can bring creative ideas to life through editing. Preferred: Someone who understands the difference between editing for social media and editing for longer viewing experiences. Preferred: Someone who is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced creative environment.