Video Editor - English - News

Dailyhunt; Sector 10, Greater Noida; On-site; INR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Dailyhunt in Noida is seeking a skilled Video Editor to craft engaging English news videos for digital platforms, YouTube, and social media.

You will collaborate with the editorial team to shape stories, select footage, add graphics and music, and ensure timely delivery, including during breaking news.

The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience, strong storytelling, and proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; After Effects and Photoshop are pluses.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in video editing, preferably in digital news or a newsroom.
• Strong experience with Adobe Premiere Pro; knowledge of After Effects and Photoshop is an advantage.
• Good understanding of news video editing and digital storytelling.
• Strong sense of timing, pacing, visual composition, and storytelling.
• Ability to work with footage from multiple sources and create coherent news stories.
• Good command of English and an understanding of English news content.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight publishing deadlines.
• Willingness to work in shifts, including during major news events.

Responsibilities

• Edit English news videos for digital platforms, YouTube, social media, and other content channels.
• Work closely with the editorial team to understand the story, script, and visual requirements.
• Select and edit relevant footage, interviews, images, graphics, and other visual elements.
• Create engaging short-form and long-form news videos with appropriate pacing and storytelling.
• Add titles, lower thirds, captions, transitions, graphics, music, and other elements as required.
• Ensure videos are accurate, visually appealing, and aligned with editorial standards.
• Handle multiple stories and deliver videos within tight deadlines, especially during breaking news cycles.
• Repurpose existing content into different formats suitable for social media and digital platforms.

Skills

Video editing

News storytelling

Storyboarding

Digital content creation

Social media editing

Pressure handling

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Job description

Role: Video Editor - News - English

Experience: 2 - 5 Years

Location: Noida, Sector 62

Industry: Digital Media / News

Work: 6 Days working - WFO - Rotational Shift

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled Video Editor to create engaging and visually appealing video content for our English News platforms. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience in editing news videos, short‑form digital content, and social media videos with a strong understanding of storytelling and current digital video trends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit English news videos for digital platforms, YouTube, social media, and other content channels.
• Work closely with the editorial team to understand the story, script, and visual requirements.
• Select and edit relevant footage, interviews, images, graphics, and other visual elements.
• Create engaging short‑form and long‑form news videos with appropriate pacing and storytelling.
• Add titles, lower thirds, captions, transitions, graphics, music, and other elements as required.
• Ensure videos are accurate, visually appealing, and aligned with editorial standards.
• Handle multiple stories and deliver videos within tight deadlines, especially during breaking news and high‑priority news cycles.
• Repurpose existing content into different formats suitable for social media and digital platforms.
• Stay updated with current video formats, audience trends, and digital storytelling practices.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in video editing, preferably in digital news, media, publishing, or a similar environment.
• Strong experience with Adobe Premiere Pro; knowledge of After Effects and Photoshop is an advantage.
• Good understanding of news video editing and digital storytelling.
• Strong sense of timing, pacing, visual composition, and storytelling.
• Ability to work with footage from multiple sources and create coherent news stories.
• Good command of English and an understanding of English news content.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight publishing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in news‑related content.
• Willingness to work in shifts, including during major news events when required. Good to Have
• Experience working with a digital news organisation or newsroom.
• Experience creating videos for YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and other social platforms.
• Basic knowledge of motion graphics and animation.
• Experience editing breaking news, interviews, explainers, or trending news content.
• Understanding of platform‑specific video formats and audience engagement.