Video Editor

Kudometrics Technologies Private Limited; Salem; Remote; INR 279,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Kudometrics Technologies Private Limited is seeking a talented Short-Form Video Editor to craft engaging Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts from raw footage. You’ll shape stories with hooks, pacing, and sharp edits that capture attention and reflect multiple brand styles in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment.

You should bring 1–3 years of experience, proficiency in Premiere Pro or equivalent, and a strong portfolio.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of short-form video editing experience.
• Portfolio showcasing short-form edits is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro or equivalent editing software.
• Experience editing for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Strong sense of pacing, color correction, and sound design.

Responsibilities

• Edit engaging 15–90 second videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Add captions, transitions, sound effects, background music, and motion graphics.
• Create hooks and maintain pacing to boost audience retention.
• Incorporate trending editing styles and adapt to brand guidelines.
• Recreate or adapt styles from reference videos while ensuring brand consistency.
• Suggest edits to hooks, storytelling, pacing, and visuals.
• Optimize videos for 9:16 vertical viewing across platforms.
• Collaborate with content and marketing teams on concepts.
• Maintain high editing quality across diverse brands and content styles.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines; implement feedback efficiently.

Skills

Storytelling

Audience retention

Pace editing

Social media trends

Independent work

Time management

Attention to detail

Portfolio required

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

CapCut

Final Cut Pro

Job description

We are looking for a creative and skilled Short-Form Video Editor who can transform raw footage into engaging, high-quality videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

The ideal candidate understands short-form storytelling, audience retention, fast-paced editing, and social media trends. You should be able to independently edit videos that capture attention, maintain viewer engagement, and align with different brand styles.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit engaging short-form videos (15–90 seconds) for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Add captions, transitions, sound effects, background music, and motion graphics to enhance video quality.
• Create attention-grabbing hooks and maintain strong pacing to improve audience retention.
• Incorporate trending editing styles, formats, and creative techniques where relevant.
• Recreate or adapt editing styles based on reference videos while maintaining brand consistency.
• Suggest creative improvements to hooks, storytelling, pacing, and visual presentation.
• Optimize videos for vertical (9:16) mobile viewing across social media platforms.
• Collaborate with the content and marketing teams to execute creative ideas and video concepts.
• Maintain consistent editing quality while adapting to different brands and content styles.
• Manage multiple video projects, maintain consistent daily/weekly output, and meet deadlines.
• Implement feedback and revisions efficiently.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in short-form video editing (preferred).
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, or similar editing software.
• Strong understanding of Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts content styles.
• Ability to create engaging hooks, smooth transitions, and visually appealing edits.
• Good knowledge of pacing, storytelling, color correction, and sound design.
• Ability to follow reference videos and recreate editing styles accurately.
• Strong creative thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple editing tasks, and deliver videos on time.
• A portfolio showcasing previous short-form video edits is mandatory.

Nice to Have

• Experience editing personal branding, educational, or business-related short-form content.
• Advanced motion graphics and subtitle animation skills.
• Understanding of audience retention and video performance metrics.
• Familiarity with AI-powered video editing tools to improve efficiency.
• Ability to identify and adapt trending editing styles.
• Experience working with multiple brands or content creators.

What We Offer

• Full-time opportunity with remote.
• Opportunity to work on diverse brands and creative projects.
• Exposure to social media content strategies and emerging trends.
• Collaborative and creative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

Hiring Process

Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a paid video editing assessment to demonstrate their editing skills, creativity, storytelling ability, and attention to detail.