Video Editor

Job Title: Video Editor

Experience: 6-8 Years

Location: Gurugram

Job Summary The Video Editor will transform raw footage into strong narrative-driven content across documentaries, YouTube long-form videos, podcasts, interviews, news/editorial content, human-interest stories and branded editorial formats.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit documentary-style and observational content.
• Build narratives from interviews, B-roll, field footage, archival assets and voiceovers.
• Edit long-form YouTube stories and interviews.
• Create strong openings and maintain viewer retention.
• Edit full-length podcasts and create short-form podcast clips.
• Work with researchers, producers and content teams on news/editorial content.
• Translate scripts, research and statistics into visual narratives.
• Create motion graphics, VFX, animated typography, maps and data visualizations.
• Select appropriate music and build emotional progression through sound.
• Clean and balance dialogue and audio.
• Suggest stronger storytelling approaches, hooks and endings.
• Identify missing footage and recommend B-roll or archival assets.
• Manage multiple projects and meet delivery timelines.

Required Skills

• 6–8 years of professional experience with at least 5 years in relevant digital media/content environments.
• Strong hands-on experience in narrative and storytelling-based video editing.
• Experience editing documentaries, long-form YouTube content or digital editorial content.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
• Experience with Motion Graphics and VFX.
• Strong understanding of pacing, hooks, narrative structure and audience retention.
• Experience editing podcasts, interviews and short-form social content.
• Strong knowledge of music selection and sound design.
• Ability to work with B-roll, archival footage, graphics, text and voiceovers.
• Strong creative and visual judgement.
• Ability to independently manage projects and make creative decisions.
• Strong attention to detail, communication and deadline-management skills.

Good To Have

• Experience in startups or fast-moving organizations.
• Newsroom/editorial experience.
• AI editing tools.
• Film, Media, Mass Communication, Animation, Visual Communication or Design education.