Video Editor

Geeksforgeeks; Dadri; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

GeeksforGeeks is seeking a creative Video Editor to transform raw footage into engaging educational and promotional content for YouTube, Instagram, and more. You will craft short-form and long-form videos, add captions, motion graphics, and ensure a consistent brand identity across platforms.

You will collaborate with content teams to deliver polished videos, optimize pacing, and stay ahead of editing trends while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of video editing experience or equivalent practical work.
• Strong portfolio for short-form and long-form edits.
• Excellent storytelling, pacing, timing, and visual composition.
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Edit YouTube Shorts, Reels, and other short-form videos for social platforms.
• Edit long-form YouTube videos, podcasts, interviews, and brand content.
• Create hooks, pacing, transitions, and storytelling structures for retention.
• Add captions, titles, animations, and kinetic typography.
• Enhance audio with sound effects, ambience, and music transitions.
• Create basic motion graphics and graphics like thumbnails and overlays.
• Maintain brand consistency across videos per guidelines.
• Adapt videos for different aspect ratios and platforms.
• Collaborate with creators and designers on concepts and references.
• Stay updated with latest editing trends and techniques.

Skills

Short-form social media editing

Typography & captions

Sound design & mixing

Color theory & grading

Graphic design & aesthetics

Feedback & revisions

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Final Cut Pro

After Effects

Job description

GeeksforGeeks is India's leading platform for learning programming, computer science, and technical interview preparation. We're looking for a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor who can transform raw footage into engaging, high-quality videos for YouTube, Instagram, and other social media platforms.

About the Role

As a Video Editor, you'll create both short-form and long-form content that captures attention and keeps viewers engaged. You'll collaborate with the content and creative teams to produce educational, promotional, and brand-focused videos while maintaining a consistent visual identity across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and other short-form videos optimized for social media platforms.
• Edit long-form YouTube videos, podcasts, interviews, educational videos, and brand content.
• Create engaging hooks, pacing, transitions, cuts, and storytelling structures to maximize viewer retention.
• Add dynamic captions, titles, text animations, and kinetic typography.
• Enhance videos using sound effects, background music, ambience, and audio transitions.
• Create and integrate basic motion graphics and animations where required.
• Design thumbnails, overlays, lower thirds, callouts, and other graphic elements.
• Perform color correction and basic color grading to maintain a polished visual style.
• Maintain consistency with brand guidelines, fonts, colors, and overall visual identity.
• Adapt videos into different aspect ratios and formats for YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
• Collaborate with content creators and designers to execute creative concepts and references.
• Stay updated with the latest editing trends, transitions, text styles, and storytelling techniques.

Eligibility Criteria

• 1+ years of experience in video editing or an equivalent level of strong practical experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both short-form and long-form editing.
• Excellent understanding of storytelling, pacing, timing, and visual composition.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced creative environment.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro.
• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects or another motion graphics tool.
• Strong understanding of short-form content editing for social media.
• Expertise in typography, captions, and text animations.
• Good understanding of sound design, sound effects, and audio mixing.
• Knowledge of color theory, color correction, and basic color grading.
• Strong eye for graphic design, visual hierarchy, and aesthetics.
• Ability to take feedback positively and implement revisions efficiently.

Good to Have

• Experience editing content for YouTube creators, brands, agencies, or influencers.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, or similar design tools.
• Experience creating YouTube thumbnails and promotional creatives.
• Understanding of viewer retention, social media trends, and analytics.
• Basic motion graphics and animation skills.