Video Editor - Experienced

Indian Podcast Studio; Uttar Pradesh; On-site; INR 279,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Podcast Studio seeks a lead video editor to manage high-volume reels, shorts, and podcast episodes. You will own pacing, sound design, color grading, captions, and motion graphics while upholding the studio's visual style.

You’ll mentor junior editors, review their work, and push for fast, consistent workflows. Stay ahead of platform trends and collaborate closely with anchors, writers, and producers from concept to final cut.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in editing reels, shorts, and podcast content.
• Strong storytelling instincts to hook viewers in the first 3 seconds.
• Solid grasp of sound design, color correction, and pacing for short-form content.
• Proven track record of editing high-performing reels/shorts with measurable engagement.

Responsibilities

• Independently edit and finalize reels, shorts, and podcast episodes at high volume.
• Own pacing, sound design, color grading, captions, and motion graphics.
• Set and maintain the studio's visual/editing style across content.
• Collaborate with anchors, writers, and producers from concept to final cut.
• Mentor and review the work of junior editors/interns.
• Optimize editing workflows for speed and consistency.
• Stay ahead of platform trends (Instagram/YouTube) and adapt editing style accordingly.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Skills

Storytelling

Leadership

Fast-paced editing

Collaboration

Tools

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

After Effects

Job description

You'll lead the editing for high-output reels, shorts, and podcast content — owning the visual style, pacing, and quality bar for the studio's content. You'll also mentor junior editors and help set editing standards and workflows.

What You'll Do

• Independently edit and finalize reels, shorts, and podcast episodes at high volume

• Own pacing, sound design, color grading, captions, and motion graphics

• Set and maintain the studio's visual/editing style across content

• Collaborate with anchors, writers, and producers from concept to final cut

• Mentor and review the work of junior editors/interns

• Optimize editing workflows for speed and consistency

• Stay ahead of platform trends (Instagram/YouTube) and adapt editing style accordingly

• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Who We're Looking For

• Advanced proficiency in Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve; After Effects

• Strong storytelling instincts — knows how to hook viewers in the first 3 seconds

• Solid grasp of sound design, color correction, and pacing for short-form content

• Proven track record of editing high-performing reels/shorts (views/engagement)

• Ability to lead, give feedback, and manage a small editing team

• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and calm under high-volume production

Nice to Have

• Experience editing for a podcast studio, media house, or content agency

• Motion graphics / thumbnail design skills

• Experience managing an editing team or workflow

• A strong portfolio with measurable content performance (views, engagement)

What You Get

• Leadership role with ownership over the studio's editing output

• Competitive pay with growth into a senior/lead editing position

• Full production support

• A fast-moving, idea-driven environment with real creative freedom

Work Setup

6 days a week | Day or Night shift

Application Question(s)

• Must have a portfolio/demo reel with proven editing work (performance metrics preferred).

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person