Video Editor

Job Title: Video Editor – Adaptation

Company: Publicis Production
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Work Mode: Work from Office – 5 days a week
Experience: 2–6 years
Function: Video Production / Adaptation / Post-Production

About Publicis Production

Publicis Production is the global production platform of Publicis Groupe, bringing creative ideas to life through scalable, technology-enabled production and adaptation capabilities. The team works across global brands and markets, delivering high-quality content at scale across multiple formats and platforms.

About the Role

We are looking for a Video Editor – Adaptation to join our Mumbai production team. The role will focus on editing, versioning and adapting master video content into multiple formats, durations, languages, markets and platform specifications.

The ideal candidate is highly hands-on, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment, where speed, accuracy and consistency are equally important.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and adapt master video assets for digital, social, broadcast and other platforms.
• Create multiple versions of existing content based on market, language, duration, aspect ratio and platform requirements.
• Produce cut-downs, re-sizes, re-formats, regional adaptations, language versions and versioning of video assets.
• Implement changes such as VO replacements, supers, legal copy, packshots, end cards, logos, pricing, disclaimers and graphics.
• Maintain visual consistency and brand guidelines across all adaptations.
• Work with Producers, Project Managers, Motion Graphic Designers, Creative Teams and QC teams to ensure smooth delivery.
• Interpret adaptation briefs accurately and execute changes with minimal supervision.
• Manage multiple briefs and versions simultaneously while meeting defined SLAs/TATs.
• Perform pre-delivery checks for picture, audio, typography, transitions, graphics and technical specifications.
• Maintain organised project files, assets and version control.
• Incorporate feedback quickly and accurately while maintaining delivery timelines.
• Troubleshoot basic editing, rendering and technical issues.
• Support high-volume production requirements and deliver consistent quality under tight deadlines.
• Stay updated on evolving video formats, digital platforms and editing technologies, including AI-enabled creative tools.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2–6 years of relevant experience in video editing, post-production, adaptation, versioning or creative production.
• Strong hands-on proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
• Strong understanding of video editing, pacing, storytelling, transitions, typography and sound.
• Experience in video adaptation, versioning and localisation.
• Good understanding of aspect ratios, resolutions, frame rates, codecs and export specifications.
• Experience working with high volumes of video assets and multiple versions.
• Ability to work within strict SLAs and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a structured, deadline-driven production environment.

Good to Have

• Experience in an advertising agency, production house, post-production studio or global production environment.
• Experience working with global brands and adaptation/versioning workflows.
• Knowledge of Adobe Media Encoder, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Exposure to social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Meta, TikTok and LinkedIn.
• Experience with multilingual/localisation projects.
• Basic understanding of motion graphics and animation.
• Familiarity with AI-powered video editing and creative production tools.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and efficient execution of video adaptations.
• Consistent quality across high volumes of assets and multiple versions.
• Ability to meet tight SLAs without compromising quality.
• Strong attention to detail across visual, audio and technical requirements.
• Effective collaboration with Producers, Creative, Design, Motion and QC teams.
• Ability to quickly understand briefs and independently execute adaptation requirements.

Important Requirement

Candidates must be comfortable working from the Publicis Production Mumbai office 5 days a week.

A portfolio/showreel demonstrating professional video editing and adaptation work is mandatory.

Pay: ₹550,000.00 - ₹950,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person