Video Editor – Social Media Full Time NEW

Position Details

Job Title: Video Editor – Social Media

Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai

Work Mode: Work form office.

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience – 2-5yrs (social media video editing)

About Us

We are a full-service advertising agency based in Mumbai, specializing in Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising, Digital Marketing, and Video Production. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across real estate, healthcare, finance, gaming, and MSME sectors. Our small but dynamic team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and staying ahead of digital trends.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a trend-savvy Video Editor who specializes in creating engaging content for social media platforms. You’ll be responsible for editing short-form and long-form videos optimized for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter/X. The ideal candidate understands what makes content go viral, has a sharp eye for pacing and storytelling, and can juggle multiple client projects without breaking a sweat.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit short-form videos (Reels, Shorts, Stories) and long-form content for various social media platforms, ensuring each piece is optimized for the specific platform’s format and audience behavior

• Stay updated on trending audio, memes, formats, and viral content styles—and proactively suggest ideas to incorporate them into client projects

• Craft compelling hooks within the first 1-3 seconds of videos to maximize watch time and engagement

• Repurpose long-form videos (webinars, interviews, podcasts, event footage) into bite-sized, engaging clips suitable for social distribution

• Apply platform-specific best practices including aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9), caption placement, safe zones, and export settings for optimal quality

• Add motion graphics, kinetic typography, text animations, and visual effects to enhance storytelling and viewer retention

• Collaborate with the content, design, and client servicing teams to understand briefs, incorporate feedback, and deliver polished final outputs

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with quick turnaround times while maintaining high quality standards

• Organize and maintain video assets, project files, and a library of reusable templates and elements

• Analyze performance of published content and apply learnings to improve future edits

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience editing social media content (Reels, Shorts, platform-native videos)—agency or brand-side experience preferred

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects (mandatory)

• Working knowledge of CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, or similar mobile/desktop editing tools

• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-engagement or viral social media videos

• Deep understanding of pacing, transitions, hooks, and storytelling techniques that drive views and shares

• Knowledge of current social media trends, meme culture, and platform algorithms (Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter/X)

• Basic motion graphics and text animation skills

• Understanding of color correction, audio syncing, and sound design basics

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver quality output with quick turnarounds

• Strong communication skills and ability to take creative feedback constructively

Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience creating content for diverse industries (real estate, healthcare, finance, gaming, lifestyle)

• Familiarity with Canva, Figma, or basic graphic design tools

• Knowledge of AI-powered editing tools and workflows

• Basic understanding of social media analytics and what metrics matter

• Experience with podcast or interview-style content editing

• Understanding of YouTube SEO and thumbnail design principles

• Exposure to influencer content or personal branding videos

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on diverse projects across multiple industries

• Creative freedom and a collaborative, non-hierarchical work environment

• Exposure to end-to-end video production and digital marketing workflows

• Learning and growth opportunities in a fast-paced agency setting

• Chance to build a strong portfolio with variety of client work

• Supportive team that values fresh ideas and initiative