Video Editor

About 1M1B

1M1B (One Million for One Billion) is a United Nations–accredited non-profit that has spent the last decade mobilising and skilling young people to create large-scale social and environmental impact. Our programmes run across 5,000+ schools and colleges, with 25,000+ teachers trained and 800,000+ youth skilled. We are building India's future-ready AI and Green Skills talent, with a strong focus on tier-3 towns and rural India.

Globally, we work to turn India's youth dividend into a climate dividend and an AI dividend, creating opportunities for young Indians to present at national platforms and United Nations forums as climate innovators, AI talent and sustainability leaders.

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on, full-time Video Editor who thrives on fast-paced edits and sharp cuts. You will turn raw footage from our programmes, events and field visits into scroll-stopping content for Instagram and YouTube, from punchy Reels and trend-driven highlights to long-form videos and documentaries. Working closely with the communications, programme and partnerships teams, you will shape how the world sees and hears the 1M1B story, with a strong emphasis on rhythm, sound design and modern editing techniques.

Key responsibilities

Editing and post-production

• Edit fast-paced, high-energy content with tight cuts, strong pacing and a clear narrative hook
• Own the full post-production workflow, from rough cut to final delivery
• Colour correct and grade footage for a consistent, polished and modern look
• Design and mix sound, including music selection, sound effects, transitions, dialogue clean-up and audio levelling

Social media and platform content

• Create Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and trend-driven highlight videos optimised for engagement
• Edit long-form YouTube videos, event films and short documentaries on our programmes and impact stories
• Adapt content across formats and aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9) for Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and other platforms
• Stay on top of social media trends, editing styles, audio trends and platform best practices

Storytelling

• Collaborate with the communications team on scripting, storyboarding and creative direction
• Turn programme footage, interviews and field shoots into compelling stories of youth, climate and AI impact

Production support

• Turn around event highlights, launch videos and campaign assets on tight timelines
• Add motion graphics, text animations, subtitles and captions where required
• Collaboration
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand briefs and deliver on time
• Incorporate feedback efficiently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degre
• 2–4 years of professional video editing experience, ideally for social media and digital platforms
• Experience in a non-profit, social impact, media or content-driven environment is an advantage

Skills

• Strong command of Adobe Premiere Pro and/or Final Cut Pro. DaVinci Resolve is a strong plus
• Colour correction and grading skills, with a good eye for modern visual styles
• Strong sound design and audio editing skills, with a sense of rhythm, timing and beat-synced cutting
• Working knowledge of After Effects or similar tools for motion graphics, titles and transitions
• Proven experience editing Reels, Shorts and YouTube content, with an understanding of hooks, retention and pacing
• Ability to edit both short-form and long-form, including documentary-style storytelling
• Familiarity with CapCut or similar mobile-first editing tools is a plus
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in youth, education and sustainability

How to apply

Send your CV along with a showreel or portfolio of recent work (links to Instagram, YouTube or Drive are welcome) to [email protected].