Video Editor

AdKo; Mumbai; On-site; INR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

ADKO in Mumbai seeks a Video Editor with 1–3 years of experience to turn raw footage into engaging, platform-first content for Instagram, YouTube and other digital platforms.

The ideal candidate will master short-form video, reels, pacing, transitions, music, storytelling and current social media trends, while maintaining premium visual aesthetics across hospitality, F&B and lifestyle brands.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional video editing experience.
• Strong ability to turn raw footage into platform-ready content.
• Solid understanding of pacing, storytelling and social media trends.
• Portfolio/showreel demonstrating relevant work is required.

Responsibilities

• Edit Instagram Reels, social media videos, brand films, event videos and promotional content.
• Transform raw footage into engaging, story-driven short-form content.
• Create strong hooks and ensure videos are paced for social media consumption.
• Add music, sound effects, transitions, text, motion graphics and other visual elements where required.
• Work with the content and social media teams to understand briefs and translate ideas into videos.
• Edit hospitality, F&B, lifestyle and brand-focused content while maintaining each brand’s visual identity.
• Create multiple edits or variations of content when required for different platforms or campaigns.
• Ensure videos are formatted correctly for Instagram Reels, Stories, YouTube and other platforms.
• Stay updated with current social media formats, editing styles, trends and transitions.
• Organise project files, footage and final exports systematically.
• Incorporate feedback efficiently and deliver revisions within timelines.
• Collaborate with videographers during shoots to understand footage and plan edits effectively.

Skills

Video editing

Storytelling

Pacing

Music selection

Brand storytelling

Creative thinking

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

After Effects

Job description

ADKO is a digital marketing and content agency working with premium hospitality, F\u0027B, lifestyle and consumer brands. We create social-first content that combines strong storytelling, visual quality and performance-driven thinking.

Role Overview

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 1–3 years

Employment Type: Full-time

About ADKO

ADKO is a digital marketing and content agency working with premium hospitality, F\u0027B, lifestyle and consumer brands. We create social-first content that combines strong storytelling, visual quality and performance-driven thinking.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Video Editor who can turn raw footage into engaging, platform-first content for Instagram, YouTube and other digital platforms. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of short-form video, reels, pacing, transitions, music, storytelling and current social media trends, along with an eye for premium visual aesthetics.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit Instagram Reels, social media videos, brand films, event videos and promotional content.
• Transform raw footage into engaging, story-driven short-form content.
• Create strong hooks and ensure videos are paced for social media consumption.
• Add music, sound effects, transitions, text, motion graphics and other visual elements where required.
• Work with the content and social media teams to understand briefs and translate ideas into videos.
• Edit hospitality, F\u0027B, lifestyle and brand-focused content while maintaining each brand\u2019s visual identity.
• Create multiple edits or variations of content when required for different platforms or campaigns.
• Ensure videos are formatted correctly for Instagram Reels, Stories, YouTube and other platforms.
• Stay updated with current social media formats, editing styles, trends and transitions.
• Organise project files, footage and final exports systematically.
• Incorporate feedback efficiently and deliver revisions within timelines.
• Collaborate with videographers during shoots to understand footage and plan edits effectively.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of professional video editing experience.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or Final Cut Pro.
• Working knowledge of After Effects and motion graphics is an advantage.
• Good understanding of Instagram Reels and short-form content.
• Strong sense of pacing, composition, music selection and storytelling.
• Ability to work with both raw footage and structured creative briefs.
• Good attention to detail and visual consistency.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• A portfolio/showreel demonstrating relevant work is required.

Good to Have

• Experience working with hospitality, F\u0027B, lifestyle or premium brands.
• Basic understanding of colour grading and sound design.
• Knowledge of current Instagram and YouTube trends.
• Experience editing food, restaurant, hotel, event and lifestyle content.
• Basic motion graphics and animation skills.
• Photography or videography knowledge.

What We\u2019re Looking For

Someone who is creative, fast, detail-oriented and socially aware—someone who doesn\u2019t just edit footage but understands what makes a video worth watching. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment, handling multiple brands and turning feedback into better creative work.