Are you a master storyteller with a passion for geopolitics, history, and captivating visuals?
Our rapidly growing YouTube news portal specialises in deep-dive analyses of global events and historical narratives. We are looking for a highly skilled and creative Video Editor to transform complex, information-rich content into visually stunning and incredibly attractive videos that keep our audience hooked. If you can make history feel immediate and geopolitics look epic, we want to talk to you!
As our Video Editor, you will be responsible for the full post-production lifecycle of our YouTube videos, ensuring a cohesive and high-quality aesthetic across our channel.
Edit Raw Footage: Assemble, trim, and structure raw footage, voiceovers, and scripts into a polished, final product.
Visual Storytelling: Source, select, and integrate high-quality stock footage, motion graphics, maps, satellite imagery, archival photos, and historical clips to enhance the narrative and simplify complex concepts visually.
Dynamic Pacing: Maintain a fast-paced, engaging, and dynamic edit that maximises viewer retention and click-through rates (CTR).
Sound Design & Mixing: Integrate sound effects, background music, and ensure professional-level audio mixing and levelling for clear voiceover.
Colour Correction/Grading: Apply professional colour grading to achieve a consistent and compelling look.
Optimise for YouTube: Create captivating trailer cuts and provide input for impactful thumbnails.
Collaborate: Work closely with scriptwriters, voiceover artists, and producers to ensure the final video aligns with the editorial vision.
Proven Experience: A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in highly engaging, visually complex, and fact-based YouTube content (ideally in the geopolitics, history, or documentary space). Please provide links to your best work.
Software Proficiency: Expert knowledge of industry-standard editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve). Experience with After Effects or other motion graphics software is a significant plus.
Aesthetic Eye: An exceptional understanding of pacing, timing, composition, and visual hierarchy to make dense topics easy to digest and visually exciting.
Subject Matter Interest: A genuine interest in and understanding of geopolitical dynamics, military history, and current world affairs—you know what kind of visuals best represent concepts like 'sanctions,' 'deterrence,' or 'the Cold War.'
Efficiency: Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality.
Impact: Your work will reach a massive audience eager for intelligent, well-produced content.
Creative Freedom: The opportunity to experiment and define the visual language of a high-growth channel.
Competitive Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience and skill.
Flexible Work: This is a remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere.
Ready to bring history and current events to life?
To apply, please submit the following to Email: info@paisainvest.in
Your Resume/CV.
A brief Cover Letter detailing your experience and passion for this niche.
Links to 3-5 of your best-edited videos, specifically highlighting work in the documentary, history, or analysis genres.
We look forward to seeing your creative vision!