Video Editor

Social Sherpa; Mumbai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive team

Creative environment

Job summary

Social Sherpa in Mumbai is seeking a passionate Video Editor to craft engaging content for brands across social platforms in a full-time role. You will shape raw footage into polished stories with strong narrative and visual impact.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of editing experience for commercial brands, a keen eye for storytelling, and proficiency with Premiere Pro and After Effects; experience with motion graphics and social-media formats is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience editing videos for commercial brands.
• Strong storytelling ability and understanding of brand narratives.
• Experience with color grading and sound design to enhance video quality.
• Optional motion graphics ability with After Effects is a plus.
• Knowledge of social media formats and quick, engaging editing styles.

Responsibilities

• Transforming raw footage into captivating content for brands across social platforms.
• Elevate visuals and audio quality through color grading and sound design.
• Leverage motion graphics and text overlays where applicable.
• Craft stories suitable for short-form and longer-form social videos.
• Collaborate with team to translate brand ideas into video narratives.
• Understand the video production process from concept to final cut.
• Ensure audio elements contribute to overall impact of videos.

Skills

Video editing

Color grading

Sound design

Social media storytelling

Motion graphics

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Filmora

Adobe Rush

Job description

We are a fast-growing creative agency seeking a passionate and talented Video Editor.

Role:

In this full-time role, you will be creating engaging video content for brands across various social media platforms.

Firstly, Why should you choose us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a talented, supportive, and creative team
• NOT a Fast-paced environment, we like to give time for quality-focused, and creative outcomes
• Chance to contribute to the success of leading brands.
• Guidance for career growth opportunities and continuous increments regardless of time at the company

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Transforming Raw Footage into Captivating Content: You'll meticulously craft engaging videos for brands, transforming raw footage into polished stories that resonate with viewers.
• Elevating Visuals and Audio with Expertise: Leverage your skills in color grading and sound design to enhance each video's visual appeal and emotional impact.
• Motion Graphics Expertise (Optional): For those with an additional skill set, the ability to utilize After Effects to produce high-quality motion graphics and text overlays will be a valuable asset.
• Social Media Savvy Storytelling: Demonstrate your understanding of social media platforms by crafting both quick, attention-grabbing stories and longer-form content that keeps viewers engaged.
• Collaboration through Storytelling: Join the team to translate brand ideas into compelling video narratives, fostering a collaborative and creative environment. We encourage you to actively contribute your ideas and work effectively with the team to continuously enhance video content.
• Understanding the Production Process: Knowledge of the video production process, from conception to completion, is highly beneficial.
• Audio is important: Your strong understanding of audio and music will be instrumental in creating impactful videos.

Beyond the Technical Expertise:

• Staying ahead of the curve: We value individuals who are passionate about staying abreast of the latest social media trends and video editing techniques.
• Reel editing process: Do you have a knack for crafting captivating short-form videos (like Reels) that command attention on social media platforms? That's a major plus!

Here's what we're looking for in our ideal teammate:

• A Video Editing Visionary: You'll possess at least 1-3 years of experience editing videos for commercial brands, showcasing a keen eye for storytelling and the ability to translate brand narratives into engaging visuals.
• A Social Media Insider: Your experience working within the social media sphere is crucial. You understand the nuances of different platforms and how to tailor video content for maximum audience engagement.
• Video editing software: You'll utilize your skills to incorporate stunning motion graphics, text overlays, and other visual effects that elevate video content to the next level. You should have hands-on experience with software like Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Filmora, and Adobe Rush (not all of them)
• A Storytelling Shapeshifter: No matter the genre – travel vlog, heart-wrenching drama, or adrenaline-pumping sports highlight – your editing style adapts seamlessly to fit the narrative.