Video Editor

Nation with NaMo; Lucknow; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nation with NaMo seeks a contracted Video Editor to craft engaging campaign videos for national audiences. You will translate briefs into scripts, trim footage, add music, graphics and effects, and ensure precise sequencing for social formats. 1–10 years in art/design or advertising with strong portfolios in Premiere/AE/Final Cut.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential. Editing machine/desktop is mandatory; contract through February 2027; opportunity to influence messaging and

Qualifications

• 1-10 years of work experience in art/design vertical with an advertising agency (ATL/digital) or brand/start-up.
• Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Premiere, After Effects and Final Cut).
• Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio.
• Familiarity with special effects, animation, 3D and compositing.
• Proficiency in editing tools and AI motion graphics workflows.
• Editing for Reels and Stories across platforms; dynamic, fast-paced content.

Responsibilities

• Create video content with original and repurposed footage.
• Take a brief to grasp team needs and specifications.
• Develop and review script and raw material for videos.
• Trim footage segments and assemble sequences.
• Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects.
• Create rough and final cuts.
• Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running.
• Consult with stakeholders from various teams.
• Continuously adopt new editing technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Creative direction

Audience retention

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Final Cut Pro

CapCut

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

- We are India's leading political consulting organization dedicated to provide high quality professional support for political campaigns. We strongly believe that the nation will best benefit from an enlightened political leadership in the form of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and are proud to have previously contributed in a similar capacity in the momentous election campaign of 2014, 2019, 2024 and various subsequent state elections.

- Our work includes envisioning and executing innovative electioneering campaigns, facilitating capacity building of grassroots cadre and shaping governance. We add professional aspects to the strengths of the scores of grassroots workers supporting the Prime Minister and ensure optimal electoral results not as an end in itself but to add to the Prime Minister's vision for a developed India. Our work leverages on-ground activities, data analytics, research and new age media as a force multiplier for the Prime Minister's messages and actions.

- We comprise a diverse group of dedicated individuals including former management consultants, lawyers, engineers, political theorists, public policy professionals and other varied sectors from premier institutes and corporates with the unified objective of meaningfully contributing to the polity of the nation.

Position Requirements:

• Create video content with the help of original and repurposed footage.
• Take a brief to grasp teams needs and specifications
• Develop and review script and raw material for videos
• Trim footage segments and put together the sequence
• Input music, dialogues, graphics and effects
• Create rough and final cuts
• Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
• Consult with stakeholders from various teams
• Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry's best practices to maximize efficiency.
• 1-10 years of work experience in art/design vertical with an advertising agency (ATL/digital) or brand/start-up
• Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Premiere, After Effects and Final Cut)
• Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio
• Familiarity with special effects, animation, 3D and compositing
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro,CapCut or DaVinci Resolve for seamless editing, color correction, and audio enhancement. Strong knowledge of AI motion graphics (After Effects), transitions, and effects. Ability to structure videos effectively to improve audience retention.
• Expertise in editing short-form videos for Reels and Stories using software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro. Must focus on producing dynamic, fast-paced content with seamless transitions, color correction, and engaging audio elements.
• Candidates should have proficiency in audio tools, and a familiarity with AI tools and their applications is desirable.
• Enhance video engagement by incorporating transitions, effects, and subtitles.
• Optimize videos for platform-specific formats, including Reels, Shorts, and other social media content.
• Strong grasp of video pacing, transitions, and storytelling techniques.
• Expertise in audio synchronization and sound design.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in social media video content.

Editing Machine/ Desktop is mandatory.

P.S: This is a contractual role till February,2027.