Video Editor

JobTrade; Dadri; On-site; INR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

JobTrade in India (Uttar Pradesh) seeks a versatile Video Editor to craft engaging short-form content for Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. You will transform raw footage into high-retention videos with hooks, pacing, transitions, and compelling storytelling.

Proficiency in Premiere Pro is required, with DaVinci Resolve or After Effects as a plus. You will manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, follow team directions, and ensure top-quality edits across client accounts.

Qualifications

• Strong command of Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Strong command of DaVinci Resolve and/or After Effects.
• Ability to use professional video-editing tools efficiently.
• Understanding of hooks and retention-based editing.
• Knowledge of subtitles, sound design, B-roll, and basic motion graphics.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Edit Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other short-form videos.
• Transform raw footage into engaging, high-retention videos.
• Edit talking-head, educational, personal-brand, and brand-content videos.
• Create edits with strong hooks, pacing, transitions, and storytelling.
• Add captions, motion graphics, sound effects, B-roll, and music as required.
• Follow creative references and directions from the content team.
• Develop edits that encourage viewers to stop scrolling and watch until the end.
• Maintain consistent editing quality across client accounts.
• Manage multiple videos and projects simultaneously.
• Deliver completed videos within deadlines.
• Organize project files, raw footage, working files and exports.
• Maintain daily availability during working hours.
• Handle revisions professionally and incorporate feedback.

Skills

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

After Effects

Pacing & storytelling

Subtitles & sound design

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

After Effects

Job description

• Edit Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other short-form social media videos.
• Transform raw footage into engaging, high-retention videos.
• Edit talking-head, educational, personal-brand, and brand-content videos.
• Create edits with strong hooks, pacing, transitions, and storytelling.

Job Role

• Video Editor

Job Description

Video Editing:

• Edit Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other short-form social media videos.
• Transform raw footage into engaging, high-retention videos.
• Edit talking-head, educational, personal-brand, and brand-content videos.
• Create edits with strong hooks, pacing, transitions, and storytelling.

Creative Editing

• Add captions, motion graphics, sound effects, B-roll, and music as required.
• Follow creative references, current trends, and directions provided by the content team.
• Develop edits that encourage viewers to stop scrolling and watch until the end.
• Take creative responsibility for improving the overall quality and engagement of videos.

Content Quality

• Maintain consistent editing quality across multiple client accounts.
• Understand the difference between basic editing and retention-focused social media editing.
• Apply appropriate storytelling, pacing, and visual techniques based on the content.
• Handle revisions professionally and incorporate feedback effectively.

Project Management

• Manage multiple videos and projects simultaneously.
• Deliver completed videos within assigned deadlines.
• Organize project files, raw footage, working files, and final exports properly.
• Maintain consistent daily availability during working hours.

Required Skills

Video Editing Software:

• Strong command of Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Strong command of DaVinci Resolve and/or After Effects.
• Ability to use professional video-editing tools efficiently.

Creative Skills

• Strong understanding of pacing and storytelling.
• Good knowledge of Instagram and YouTube content formats.
• Understanding of hooks and retention-based editing.
• Knowledge of subtitles, sound design, B-roll, and basic motion graphics.
• Strong attention to detail.

Professional Skills

• Ability to manage deadlines and deliver work on time.
• Ability to manage multiple videos and projects.
• Willingness to accept feedback and continuously improve.
• Ability to work independently and take creative responsibility.
• Professional approach toward client requirements.

Bonus Skills

• Experience editing personal-brand content.
• Experience creating premium brand videos.
• Understanding of viral and retention-focused editing.
• Basic knowledge of color grading.
• Basic knowledge of sound mixing.

Availability

Work Requirements:

• Consistent daily availability during working hours.
• Ability to handle multiple videos and projects simultaneously.

Deadlines

• Timely delivery of videos is extremely important.
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.

Confidentiality

• Maintain confidentiality of client content and business information.
• Handle raw footage, project files, and client materials responsibly.