Video Editor (Shorts/Reels)

Urban Talkies; Delhi; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Diverse projects

Fast-track growth

Supportive team culture

Exposure to end-to-end production

Job summary

Urban Talkies, a Delhi-based creative agency, seeks an Instagram-first Video Editor to turn raw footage into engaging Reels. You will craft short-form content that captures trends, beats, and audience attention, working closely with the creative team in-office five days a week.

With 1–2 years in an agency or production setting, you should be proficient in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, and adept at music-driven pacing, transitions, and storytelling for diverse brands.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of video editing in an agency or production environment.
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong knowledge of Instagram Reels and short-form formats.
• Excellent sense of music, rhythm, and beat-syncing.
• Ability to adapt editing style to different brands.

Responsibilities

• Translate briefs into engaging Instagram Reels and short-form videos.
• Stay updated with social media trends, viral formats, editing styles, transitions, and content aesthetics.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of music, beat-syncing, pacing, and rhythm to create engaging, scroll-stopping content.
• Collaborate with the creative and production teams to conceptualise and execute innovative video ideas.
• Manage end-to-end post-production, including editing, transitions, audio, colour correction, and graphics.
• Maintain organised project files and an efficient post-production workflow.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and incorporating feedback from internal stakeholders and clients.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance storytelling, audience engagement, and the overall visual appeal of content.

Skills

Storytelling

Beat-syncing

Editing for social media

Time management

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

We're looking for an Instagram-first Video Editor who lives and breathes short-form content, understands trends and beats, and knows how to turn raw footage into engaging Reels that capture attention.

About Urban Talkies

Urban Talkies is a dynamic creative agency specialising in video production and social media marketing based in New Delhi for the past 10 years.

Our expertise lies in producing video content that help companies and brands become visually better and digitally stronger. We pride ourselves on being a one-stop solution for businesses looking to enhance their visual and digital presence, no matter their industry, geography, or size. We also serve as an extended video production partner for leading creative and marketing agencies in India.

Our Story

Founded in 2015, Urban Talkies emerged from a passion for transforming digital media. We've grown into a close-knit team spread across India, and we've learned, evolved, and now know precisely how to tailor our services to our clients' needs.

We are video producers with a strong foundation in digital marketing, storytelling and a design-first approach. With a decade of experience behind us, we continue to create impactful visual stories and help brands connect meaningfully with their audiences.

Our Culture

At Urban Talkies, we believe in a collaborative and supportive work environment that values open communication, freedom, and a healthy work-life balance. We embrace a \"less is more\" philosophy, believing that simplicity can convey powerful messages. We're also big on having fun! We believe in celebrating successes and learning from mistakes together.

To Learn More About Us, Please Visit

• www.urbantalkies.com
• https://www.instagram.com/urbantalkies/

Key Responsibilities

• Translate creative briefs into engaging, visually compelling short-form videos tailored for Instagram Reels and other social media platforms.
• Stay updated with the latest social media trends, viral formats, editing styles, transitions, and content aesthetics.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of music, beat-syncing, pacing, and rhythm to create engaging, scroll-stopping content.
• Collaborate with the creative and production teams to conceptualise and execute innovative video ideas.
• Manage end-to-end post-production, including editing, transitions, audio, colour correction, and graphics.
• Maintain organised project files and an efficient post-production workflow.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and incorporating feedback from internal stakeholders and clients.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance storytelling, audience engagement, and the overall visual appeal of content.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in video editing within an agency, production house, or similar creative environment.
• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong understanding of Instagram Reels, short-form video formats, and current social media trends.
• Excellent sense of music, rhythm, beat-syncing, transitions, pacing, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to transform raw footage into engaging, trend-driven content that captures audience attention.
• Strong creative instincts, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt editing styles to different brands and audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, collaborate with teams, and incorporate constructive feedback.
• Prior experience working with brands or creative agencies is preferred.
• In office role - Candidate is expected to work from office 5 days a week.

Incentives

• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects for reputed brands.
• Fast-track growth and learning in a collaborative environment.
• Supportive team culture with opportunities to exchange creative ideas.
• Exposure to end-to-end video production and post-production processes.