Video Editor

NagaEd; Kohima; On-site; INR 391,000 - 502,000; Part time

Job summary

Hillywood Fiesta is seeking a creative Video Editor to join the Creative Team on a 6–8 month project. The role focuses on producing engaging short-form content for Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and other platforms, transforming raw footage and ideas into social-first videos that drive campaigns and audience engagement.

You will collaborate with marketing and design, adapt content for multiple formats, stay ahead of trends, and help plan campaigns from concept to delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree preferred but a strong portfolio and practical experience will be valued over formal qualifications.
• 2–3+ years of experience in video editing and digital content creation.
• Proven experience creating Reels, Shorts or other social-first video content.
• Experience working with social media or digital content teams.

Responsibilities

• Edit engaging Reels, Shorts and other short-form videos for social media.
• Work with the Creative Team to translate content ideas into videos.
• Develop creative treatments for Reels and other short-form content.
• Experiment with different editing styles, transitions, music, text treatments and visual storytelling techniques.
• Repurpose existing videos and assets into multiple content pieces.

Skills

Video editing

Social media content

Storytelling

Creative collaboration

Education

Film/Mass Communication degree

Job description

Reports To : Lead Video Editor / Creative Director / PMO

Location: Northeast India (Travel Required)

Contract Duration: 6–8 Months

Employment Type: Project-Based Contract

Salary Range: 35-45k

Purpose of the Position

We are looking for a creative and digitally savvy Video Editor to join the Creative Team of Hillywood Fiesta. The Video Editor will be responsible for creating engaging video content for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and other digital platforms, with a strong focus on Reels, short-form videos, promotional content, campaign assets and social-first storytelling. The role requires someone who understands what makes digital content engaging, has a strong sense of visual storytelling and pacing, and can transform raw footage, photographs, interviews, campaign ideas and creative concepts into compelling video content. This is not a production/post-production editing role. The position will primarily support the Creative and Marketing teams in developing digital and social media content.

Organisational Unit Function

The Video Editor will:

A. Social Media & Short-Form Video Content

• Edit engaging Reels, Shorts and other short-form videos for social media.
• Create content optimised for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and other relevant platforms.
• Convert raw footage and existing content into multiple social media assets.
• Identify strong moments, visuals, sound bites and stories that can be turned into engaging digital content.
• Create videos with strong hooks, pacing and storytelling designed to capture audience attention.
• Adapt videos into different formats, durations and aspect ratios as required by different platforms.

B. Creative Content Development

• Work with the Creative Team to translate content ideas and concepts into videos.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for social media campaigns, promotional campaigns and digital content.
• Suggest video concepts, formats, trends and creative approaches.
• Develop creative treatments for Reels and other short-form content.
• Experiment with different editing styles, transitions, music, text treatments and visual storytelling techniques.
• Stay updated on current social media trends, formats, editing styles and audience behaviour.

C. Promotional & Campaign Content

• Campaign launches
• Event promotions
• Contestant/participant introductions
• Artist and celebrity content
• Behind-the-scenes content
• Teasers and announcements
• Promotional Reels
• Countdown campaigns
• Sponsor-related content
• Interviews and bite-sized content
• Highlights and recap videos
• Festival/event coverage
• Website and digital content

D. Content Repurposing

• Repurpose existing videos, interviews, photographs and other creative assets into multiple pieces of content.
• Create different versions of content for different platforms.
• Identify opportunities to extend the life of existing content through creative editing.
• Create short clips from longer interviews or videos.
• Turn key campaign messages into visually engaging social content.

E. Creative Collaboration

• Work closely with the Creative Team to maintain consistency in the visual identity of Hillywood Fiesta.
• Coordinate with the Marketing and Social Media teams to understand the content calendar and campaign requirements.
• Work with Graphic Designers to incorporate visual assets, typography, illustrations and animations into videos.
• Take direction from the Creative Lead while also contributing independent creative ideas.
• Participate in content planning and creative review meetings.

Selection Criteria

We are looking for a creative and proactive Video Editor with strong editing and visual storytelling skills. The candidate should understand short-form social content, current trends, and audience engagement, while being able to work under tight deadlines and collaborate effectively with the Creative and Marketing teams.

The Video Editor will be responsible for delivering:

• Instagram Reels
• YouTube Shorts
• Facebook short-form videos
• Promotional videos
• Campaign videos
• Teasers and announcements
• Behind-the-scenes videos
• Interview clips
• Event and activity highlights
• Participant/artist introduction videos
• Social media promotional assets
• Sponsor-related video content
• Other creative video assets required by the Creative and Marketing teams

Experience & Qualifications

• A degree/diploma in Film, Mass Communication, Media, Visual Communication, Graphic Design or a related field is preferred. However, a strong portfolio and practical experience will be given greater importance than formal qualifications.
• 2 – 3+ years of experience in video editing and digital content creation.
• Proven experience creating Reels, Shorts or other social-first video content.
• Experience working with social media or digital content teams.

Preferred

• Experience creating content for entertainment brands or public personalities.
• Experience with motion graphics and basic animation.
• Familiarity with Northeast Indian culture, entertainment and digital audiences is an advantage.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is not just an editor but a content creator with strong editing skills. They should understand why people stop scrolling, what makes a Reel engaging, how to build a story within a short duration and how to turn ordinary footage into content that people want to watch and share. They should be creative, fast, trend-aware and proactive, while also being able to work within the brand guidelines and creative direction of Hillywood Fiesta.