Video Editor

Weekday AI (YC W21); India; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A client-focused creative agency is seeking a talented Video Editor to join their team in India. In this role, you will bring visual stories to life by editing videos across various platforms, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring brand consistency. The ideal candidate has 2-6 years of experience in video editing, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and a passion for storytelling.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of professional experience in video editing, preferably in an agency or production house.
• Strong visual sense and understanding of pacing and rhythm.
• Keen eye for color correction and visual flow.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into polished videos using editing software.
• Transform scripts and visuals into compelling narratives.
• Add motion graphics and audio enhancements.

Skills

Video Editing

Creative Storytelling

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Film Production, Media Studies, Communication, Design

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 2 years

Job Type: full-time

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor to join our team and bring visual stories to life. The ideal candidate should have a passion for storytelling, a strong sense of visual composition, and hands‑on experience editing videos across multiple formats and platforms. You will collaborate closely with our creative, marketing, and content teams to produce engaging videos that align with our brand's voice and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Video Editing & Post-Production: Edit raw footage into polished, high-quality videos using Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar tools.
• Creative Storytelling: Transform scripts, interviews, and visuals into compelling narratives that connect with the target audience.
• Motion Graphics & Visual Effects: Add text overlays, transitions, animations, and light visual effects to enhance storytelling and viewer engagement.
• Audio Enhancement: Sync and balance sound, apply music and voiceovers, and ensure clear audio quality in all deliverables.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure that every video reflects the company's tone, branding, and visual style guidelines.
• Platform Optimization: Adapt video content for various channels—social media (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook), websites, digital ads, and events—with correct aspect ratios and duration formats.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the creative director, producers, graphic designers, and marketing teams to ensure timely delivery and alignment with campaign goals.
• Content Management: Organize, archive, and maintain video assets and project files for easy retrieval and future use.
• Feedback & Improvement: Incorporate team and client feedback efficiently, and continuously refine the quality and storytelling impact of your work.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or diploma in Film Production, Media Studies, Communication, Design, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory).
• Experience: 2-6 years of professional experience in video editing, preferably in an agency, production house, or digital marketing environment.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition) or Final Cut Pro.
  • Familiarity with DaVinci Resolve for color correction and grading.
  • Basic understanding of camera formats, codecs, and export settings for web and broadcast.
• Creative Strengths: Strong visual sense, understanding of pacing, rhythm, and transitions; ability to craft engaging narratives from raw footage.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for color correction, framing, and visual flow.
• Communication Skills: Ability to take direction, give and receive feedback constructively, and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Time Management: Strong organizational and multitasking skills to meet multiple project deadlines.

Preferred Skills (Good To Have)

• Experience in motion graphics design or basic 3D animation.
• Familiarity with social media trends, short‑form video editing (Reels, Shorts, TikTok).
• Knowledge of video compression, metadata tagging, and digital asset management systems.
• Understanding of storyboarding, scriptwriting, and pre‑production planning.

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