Video Editor-Tamil (Sahi English )

Lokal App; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lokal is seeking a creative Video Editor (Tamil/English) to craft high-converting short-form ads with AI-driven workflows. You’ll edit for Meta/Instagram Shorts, collaborate with Promo Writers, and showcase strong storytelling and motion graphics.

You'll work remotely with a focus on Bharat-like markets, using Premiere Pro/After Effects or DaVinci Resolve and cutting-edge AI tools to deliver engaging, scalable videos in Tamil and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of video editing experience in performance marketing or digital advertising.
• Experience editing Meta Ads, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Familiarity with AI video generation tools and motion graphics.
• Strong storytelling, pacing, transitions, and visual effects.
• Fluent in English and Tamil (read, write, speak).
• Own laptop/desktop with stable internet for work-from-home setup.

Responsibilities

• Use AI tools like Runway and CapCut AI to create videos.
• Create innovative formats, motion graphics, UI/UX overlays.
• Edit high-converting short-form ads for Meta, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Collaborate with Promo Writers to convert scripts into videos.
• Proficient in Premiere Pro, After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Edit videos in English and Tamil, with cultural relevance.

Skills

Storytelling

Motion graphics

Video editing

Performance marketing

English & Tamil fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Runway

ElevenLabs

Midjourney

Leonardo AI

HeyGen

CapCut AI

Higgsfield

Google Flow

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Role - Video Editor(AI & Ads) - Tamil

Work Location - Remote

About Lokal : In 2018, we began with a WhatsApp group with a simple hypothesis: people in tier-2/3 towns weren't really using the internet meaningfully yet. We believed that if we started with local content in their own language, they'd come back every day; once there was a habit and trust, that same space could naturally grow into classifieds and, eventually, something they used for almost everything online. This spark became Lokal. Our first instinct was to put everything in one place & one app - local updates, classifieds, jobs, matrimony and more. It worked, till it stopped working. Users gave us the insight - when one use case outweighs the others, everything else seems like noise. We listened. Like how Craigslist quietly seeded a generation of focused companies & marketplaces, we began unbundling and verticalising. Today, Lokal is a house of focused apps, many products, one mission: to connect Tier-2/3+ India to the Knowledge, opportunities, tools, and experts they've always deserved.

We now operate dozens of live apps across categories like:

• Edutainment & Skill Learning - practical skills and learning in regional languages (GyanTV)
• Matrimonial Matchmaking - hyperlocal, compatibility-first partner search (Lokal Matrimony)
• Agri Consulting - farmer-first advisory in local languages (AgriLokal)
• Local Jobs - blue- and grey-collar opportunities close to home (Lokal Jobs, Sahi Jobs)
• Social & Community - a place to find & post social updates (Lokal app)
• Emotional Well-being & Peer Support - safe spaces to talk and feel heard (Dostt & Eaze)
• Astrology & Guidance - instant access to trusted Astrologers via chat and voice (AstroLokal) Advisory Services - early bets in legal help, financial guidance, career counselling, and more

Under the hood, Lokal is a discovery and access platform: local-language internet + deep Bharat insight+ AI. When someone opens a product we've built, they don't wade through clutter; they get a straight line to what they came for.

This is the story new teammates walk into: a company that started as a WhatsApp group, became a family of focused apps, and kept one belief at the centre - access changes lives.

We ship fast. We learn fast. We build for Bharat.

We are backed by leading global and domestic investors including Y Combinator, Sony, Global Brain, India Quotient, and 3one4 Capital.

Role Overview :

We are looking for a creative and performance-driven Video Editor with expertise in editing high-converting short-form ads. The ideal candidate should be passionate about AI-powered content creation, motion graphics, and performance marketing, with the ability to produce engaging videos that drive user acquisition.

Key Responsibilities :

• AI Video Tools: Hands-on experience with or willingness to use AI tools such as Runway, ElevenLabs, Midjourney, Leonardo AI, HeyGen, CapCut AI, Higgsfield, Google Flow, or similar tools for video creation and enhancements.
• Creative Editing: Ability to create innovative video formats, engaging motion graphics, UI/UX overlays, and visually compelling AI product demonstrations.
• Performance Marketing: Proven experience editing high-converting short-form ads for Meta, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, with a focus on audience retention and low CAC.
• Creative Collaboration: Work closely with Promo Writers to transform scripts into engaging videos using effective pacing, motion graphics, sound design, and B-roll.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve, with strong knowledge of motion graphics, transitions, text animations, and sound editing.
• Edit videos in English and Tamil, ensuring linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, engaging storytelling, and platform-specific optimization for the target audience.

Requirements:

• Any Bachelor's degree.
• 2+ years of experience in Video Editing for performance marketing or digital advertising.
• Experience editing Meta Ads, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Knowledge of AI video generation tools and motion graphics.
• Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, transitions, and visual effects.
• Strong communication skills in English and Tamil or any regional language (Read, Write & Speak).
• Must have a personal laptop or desktop with a stable internet connection for a Work From Home setup.

Why Join Us?

We're scaling fast with strong fundamentals, on a mission to empower millions through AI and access. At Lokal, you'll take ownership from day one, build for real impact, and help redefine the roadmap of how Bharat connects to opportunities, knowledge, and experts.

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