Job Description – Video Editor
Position: Video Editor
Experience: 1–3 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: G - 25 sector 3 noida
Department: Creative / Content Team
Salary: 20,000 to 30000 max
About the Role
We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of video editing, social media content, short-form videos, promotional videos, and vedio editing creatives.
The candidate will be responsible for creating engaging and high-quality video content for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, websites, and digital advertising campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit short-form videos such as Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and social media videos.
- Edit long-form videos for YouTube, educational content, webinars, and promotional videos.
- Create engaging video ads for Meta Ads and Google Ads campaigns.
- Add captions, subtitles, transitions, effects, background music, sound effects, and voiceovers.
- Perform basic color correction and color grading.
- Create basic motion graphics, text animations, and visual effects.
- Understand video hooks, storytelling, pacing, and audience retention.
- Convert raw footage into engaging and professional video content.
- Optimize videos according to different social media platforms and aspect ratios.
- Work closely with the Digital Marketing, SEO, Social Media, and Content teams.
- Follow brand guidelines and maintain consistency across all video content.
- Manage multiple video projects and deliver work within deadlines.
- Stay updated with the latest video editing trends, social media trends, and AI video tools.
Required Tools & Software
Must Have
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects – Basic to Intermediate
- Adobe Photoshop – Basic knowledge
- Adobe Audition – Basic knowledge or equivalent audio editing skills
Good to Have
- DaVinci Resolve
- CapCut
- Canva
- Adobe Illustrator
- AI Video Generation & Editing Tools
- Experience with AI voiceover and subtitle generation tools
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of video editing principles
- Good understanding of video composition and storytelling
- Excellent knowledge of cuts, transitions, pacing, and timing
- Ability to create strong hooks in the first 3–5 seconds
- Understanding of social media video formats and trends
- Basic knowledge of motion graphics and animation
- Good understanding of audio syncing and sound design
- Basic knowledge of color correction and color grading
- Ability to add professional captions and subtitles
- Good sense of visual creativity and design
- Ability to understand and follow creative briefs
- Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail
- Willingness to learn new tools and technologies
Platform-Specific Knowledge
The candidate should understand content requirements for:
- Instagram Reels
- YouTube Shorts
- YouTube Videos
- Facebook Videos
- LinkedIn Videos
- Meta Ads
- Google Ads
- Website Promotional Videos
Knowledge of different video formats such as 9:16, 16:9, 1:1, and 4:5 is preferred.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with 0–2 years of professional experience are preferred.
Freshers with strong editing skills and an impressive portfolio may also be considered.
Experience in editing the following will be an advantage:
- Social Media Reels
- Video Advertisements
- Promotional Videos
- Educational Videos
- Talking-Head Videos
- Product/Service Videos
- YouTube Content
- Motion Graphics
- Digital Marketing Creatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree/diploma in Video Editing, Multimedia, Animation, Mass Communication, Graphic Design, or a related field is preferred.
- Relevant skills and a strong portfolio can be considered in place of formal qualifications.
Portfolio Requirement
Portfolio is mandatory.
Candidates should share examples of their previous work, especially:
- Reels/Shorts
- Video Ads
- Promotional Videos
- Motion Graphics
- Social Media Videos
Candidates with a showreel or Google Drive/YouTube portfolio will be preferred.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who is:
- Creative and passionate about video editing
- Updated with current social media trends
- Quick to learn and adapt
- Able to work independently
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced digital marketing environment
- Good at understanding creative requirements
- Reliable with deadlines
- Open to feedback and revisions
Selection Process
Round 1: Resume & Portfolio Screening
Round 2: Video Editing Skill Assessment
Round 3: Interview
Round 4: Final Selection
Practical Test
Shortlisted candidates may be given a 30–60 second video editing task to evaluate:
- Editing quality
- Creativity
- Hook
- Pacing
- Captions
- Transitions
- Audio
- Visual storytelling
- Attention to detail
- Turnaround time
Key Performance Expectations
The selected candidate will be expected to consistently deliver:
- High-quality video content
- Engaging social media videos
- Conversion-focused ad creatives
- Trend-based Reels and Shorts
- Professional promotional videos
- Content within agreed deadlines