2.0 - 4.0 years

0 Lacs

, India

On-site

Why Work at The Emissary The Emissary is a dynamic media venture dedicated to uncovering the untold stories of India - its rich history, complex politics, and vibrant social fabric - through visually compelling video content. If youre eager to move beyond the familiar narratives, think boldly and creatively, and use your editing skills to bring fresh perspectives to life, this is the place for you. We&aposre looking for a Video Editor who thrives on innovation, loves crafting narratives frame by frame, and is driven by the desire to engage audiences with powerful, nuanced storytelling. Job Summary As our Video Editor, you will be at the heart of The Emissarys creative process. Youll work closely with the Founder to take raw footage and transform it into polished, engaging videos - both long-form narratives and short-form social content - that align with our editorial standards for quality, creativity, and timeliness. Your creativity will be pushed and you will become one of the best video editors in the Indian media space & beyond. What We Are Looking For Skilled at creating high-quality cinematic edits with polished pacing, transitions, and color grading Experience designing and animating custom map graphics (e.g., layered maps, animated routes, geographic data overlays) Strong data-visualization skillsable to translate complex datasets into clear, engaging graphics or infographics Excellent visual taste and storytelling sense, with a knack for choosing shots, music, and pacing that elevate narrative impact Familiarity with Indian politics, culture, and history, enabling nuanced contextualization of interviews, archival footage, and graphics Ability to work with vector-based tools (e.g., Illustrator, After Effects) to build bespoke icons, lower thirds, and animated elements Attention to detail in sound design: balancing dialogue, ambient audio, and score for a cinematic audio experience Key Responsibilities Edit and assemble raw footage into a polished video product, producing 24 long-form videos per month (1530 minutes each) and 12 engaging shorts per week Collaborate with the founder to brainstorm and develop new video concepts Ensure all video projects are completed on time and meet The Emissarys quality standards Utilize motion graphics and animation to enhance video content Stay up-to-date on industry trends and incorporate innovative techniques into video projects Assist with post-production tasks, including color grading, sound editing, music design, and graphics Proficiencies & Qualifications 2+ years of video editing experience Experience with popular editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, etc. Experience with motion/animation software such as Adobe After Effects or Apple Motion Experience with ChatGPT or similar textual AI tools Experience with Midjourney or similar visual AI tools Experience with AI video generation Experience with office suite products such as Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint or Google Docs/Sheets How to Apply In addition to applying via LinkedIn, you must send your portfolio to [HIDDEN TEXT] or send it to us on our Instagram or Twitter - @TheEmissaryCo Salary is negotiable depending on experience. Please include your salary expectations in your application. Please ensure you familiarize yourself with the format, style, and editing of the videos on &aposThe Emissary' YouTube channel before applying - www.youtube.com/@theemissaryco Show more Show less

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