Video Editor

Astika Software Technologies; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Astika Software Technologies in Gurugram seeks a skilled Video Editor with 6-8 years of experience to craft narrative-driven content across documentaries, YouTube long-form videos, podcasts and editorial formats.

You will edit documentary-style material, build narratives from interviews and B-roll, create motion graphics, balance audio, and ensure timely delivery across multiple projects, while pushing storytelling through pacing and hooks.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of professional video editing experience in digital media
• Strong narrative and storytelling-based editing skills
• Experience editing documentaries, long-form YouTube content or digital editorial content
• Strong knowledge of Adobe After Effects and motion graphics/VFX
• Experience with music selection and sound design
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Edit documentary-style and observational content
• Build narratives from interviews, B-roll, field footage and voiceovers
• Edit long-form YouTube stories and interviews
• Create openings that retain viewer attention
• Edit full-length podcasts and create short-form clips
• Work with researchers, producers and content teams on news/editorial content
• Translate scripts/research into visual narratives
• Create motion graphics, VFX, maps and data visuals
• Balance dialogue and audio to maintain clarity
• Identify missing footage and suggest B-roll or archival assets
• Manage multiple projects and meet delivery timelines

Skills

Narrative storytelling

After Effects

Motion Graphics/VFX

Audio balancing

Pacing and hooks

Podcast editing

Interviews and B-roll editing

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Video Editor

Job Title: Video Editor

Experience: 6-8 Years

Location: Gurugram

Job Summary

The Video Editor will transform raw footage into strong narrative-driven content across documentaries, YouTube long-form videos, podcasts, interviews, news/editorial content, human-interest stories and branded editorial formats.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit documentary-style and observational content.
• Build narratives from interviews, B-roll, field footage, archival assets and voiceovers.
• Edit long-form YouTube stories and interviews.
• Create strong openings and maintain viewer retention.
• Edit full-length podcasts and create short-form podcast clips.
• Work with researchers, producers and content teams on news/editorial content.
• Translate scripts, research and statistics into visual narratives.
• Create motion graphics, VFX, animated typography, maps and data visualizations.
• Select appropriate music and build emotional progression through sound.
• Clean and balance dialogue and audio.
• Suggest stronger storytelling approaches, hooks and endings.
• Identify missing footage and recommend B-roll or archival assets.
• Manage multiple projects and meet delivery timelines.

Required Skills

• 6-8 years of professional experience with at least 5 years in relevant digital media/content environments .
• Strong hands-on experience in narrative and storytelling-based video editing .
• Experience editing documentaries, long-form YouTube content or digital editorial content .
• Strong knowledge of Adobe After Effects .
• Experience with Motion Graphics and VFX .
• Strong understanding of pacing, hooks, narrative structure and audience retention .
• Experience editing podcasts, interviews and short-form social content .
• Strong knowledge of music selection and sound design .
• Ability to work with B-roll, archival footage, graphics, text and voiceovers .
• Strong creative and visual judgement.
• Ability to independently manage projects and make creative decisions.
• Strong attention to detail, communication and deadline-management skills.

Good to Have

• Experience in startups or fast-moving organizations.
• Newsroom/editorial experience.
• AI editing tools.
• Film, Media, Mass Communication, Animation, Visual Communication or Design education.

Work Mode

Full-time

Job

Media Entertainment

Location

Gurugram

Years of Experience

6-8

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