Job Title:
Senior Video Editor
Company: eCultify
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Created: 2025-10-26
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and creatively driven Senior Video Editor to join our growing in-house production team. You will be a pivotal force in shaping the final output of our campaigns, working on a diverse range of projects from compelling brand films and engaging social media content to dynamic commercial spots. This role demands editing techniques, a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of platform-specific best practices, and a hunger for exploring new tools and trends in video production. What You'll Do: Lead Video Editing: Take ownership of video editing projects from concept to final delivery, ensuring the highest standards of quality, creativity, and technical execution. Creative Storytelling: Collaborate closely with creative team, copywriters, and strategists to translate concepts into impactful visual narratives that resonate with target audiences. Platform-Specific Optimization: Expertly adapt and optimize video content for various platforms including YouTube, Instagram (Reels, Stories), Facebook, LinkedIn, TV commercials, and digital display ads, understanding their unique requirements and audience behaviors. Advanced Editing Techniques: Demonstrate mastery of diverse editing styles and techniques, including pacing, rhythm, visual effects (VFX), motion graphics, color correction, sound design, and mixing, to achieve desired emotional and narrative impact. New Tools & Technologies: Proactively research, experiment with, and integrate new video editing software, plugins, AI tools, and production technologies to enhance workflow efficiency and creative output. Asset Management: Efficiently organize, manage, and archive video footage, audio, and project files, ensuring smooth collaboration and easy retrieval. Feedback Integration: Incorporate feedback from internal teams and clients, while maintaining creative integrity and project timelines. Mentorship & Guidance: Provide guidance and support to junior editors or other team members on best practices, software techniques, and industry trends. Quality Control: Conduct thorough quality checks on all deliverables to ensure accuracy, technical specifications, and brand guidelines are met. What You'll Bring: Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Media Arts, Visual Communication, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 3+ years of professional video editing experience, ideally within an advertising agency, production house, or a fast-paced in-house creative team. Exceptional proficiency in industry-standard editing software: Adobe Premiere Pro (essential), After Effects (strong motion graphics skills required), DaVinci Resolve (color grading expertise preferred) and CapCut . A strong portfolio/reel showcasing a diverse range of video projects, demonstrating creative flair, technical skill, and storytelling ability. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate creative choices and technical challenges. Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn and adapt to new technologies and creative challenges. Bonus Points If You Have: Experience with 3D animation software (e.g., Cinema 4D, Blender) Interest oe experience in new age mobile editing tools Knowledge of virtual production tools or techniques. Experience in a client-facing role for feedback sessions. Ability to contribute to ideation and pre-production phases.