VIDEO Editor Telugu

VIDEO EDITOR TELUGU

A creative and skilled Video Editor who understands short-form content, Telugu internet culture, memes, humour, satire and political communication, and can turn briefs, ideas and raw footage into engaging and impactful video content.

Responsibilities

• Edit Reels, short-form videos, meme videos, political content and other social media content.
• Edit speeches, interviews, news clips, campaign videos, parody videos and other digital content.
• Create video content using original and repurposed footage.
• Take a brief, understand the team's needs and specifications, and translate it into effective video communication.
• Develop and review scripts and raw material for videos wherever required.
• Trim footage segments and put together sequences with logical sequencing, strong pacing and smooth running.
• Create rough cuts and final cuts based on the requirements.
• Add and effectively use music, dialogues, graphics, subtitles, text, sound effects, transitions and visual effects wherever required.
• Create strong hooks, pacing, transitions and visual storytelling to keep viewers engaged and improve audience retention.
• Understand and effectively use Telugu meme formats, humour, satire, internet trends and cultural references.
• Create engaging political and social-media content that is relevant to the target audience.
• Work closely with content writers, designers and creative teams to execute ideas and creative briefs in a fast-paced work environment.
• Consult and coordinate with stakeholders across various teams and incorporate feedback into final outputs.
• Consistently create impactful communication collaterals across various mediums.
• Stay updated with current video-editing trends, viral formats, AI video tools, new content styles, editing technologies and industry best practices, and implement them to improve efficiency and output quality.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously and deliver quality work within tight deadlines.

Requirements

• 2127 years old.
• 1–8 years of work experience in an art/design or video-editing environment, preferably with an advertising agency (ATL/digital), brand or startup.
• Strong command of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Proficiency in CapCut or similar editing software.
• Experience with Final Cut is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools for video creation, editing and content production.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and CorelDRAW.
• Good understanding of Telugu language and Telugu meme culture.
• Good awareness of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and national politics.
• Strong understanding of short-form video, audience retention and current content trends.
• Strong sense of timing, humour, visual storytelling, music and aesthetics.
• Ability to create engaging content from raw footage, scripts and basic creative briefs.
• Ability to translate a brief into well-crafted communication content.
• Familiarity with special effects, animation, 3D and compositing.
• Keen eye for aesthetics, visual quality and attention to detail.
• Solid knowledge of design and visual principles.
• Creative mind with strong storytelling skills.
• Fast, creative and enthusiastic, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Strong multitasking skills and the ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.
• Previous experience in political, meme, news or social media video editing is a plus.
• Should have experience creating posts, ads or banners for social media in a previous role.
• Editing machine/desktop is mandatory.

P.S. This is a contractual role till June 2027.