Reels Editor

About Spark Plug Digital
Spark Plug Digital is a creative and digital agency that builds brands through storytelling, video production, and strategic marketing.

We produce brand films, digital campaigns, and content IPs that connect emotionally and perform commercially. Our original properties like Do You Mind and The Bhargavi Show: Unfiltered, along with our Spark Audio label, make us not just an agency but a full-fledged new-age media house.

We are looking for a Reel Editor who is fast, creative, and has a strong understanding of how stories work on short-form video platforms. The ideal candidate must have over 5 years of experience in editing social-first content, with a cinematic eye, strong sense of rhythm, and knowledge of what drives engagement on Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and other short-form video platforms.

Role Overview
The Reel Editor will be responsible for creating high-quality, visually engaging, and storytelling-driven short-form videos for Spark Plug Digital’s client brands and in-house projects.

The editor should understand social media trends, pacing, and audience psychology while maintaining brand tonality and cinematic aesthetics. This role requires someone with a blend of technical skill, creative intuition, and speed.

Key Responsibilities
1. Editing and Storytelling

• Edit short-form videos, reels, teasers, promos, and social cuts for multiple brands.
• Maintain emotional pacing, rhythm, and attention span throughout the edit.
• Select, trim, and arrange clips creatively to tell stories that engage instantly.
• Work closely with the creative and marketing teams to understand campaign goals and narrative direction.

2. Social Media and Trend Understanding

• Stay updated with Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts.
• Adapt brand stories into trending formats without losing authenticity.
• Have a clear sense of how to balance aesthetics and algorithm, what hooks viewers and keeps them watching.

3. Motion Graphics and Design Integration

• Add dynamic text, transitions, effects, and animations to elevate storytelling.
• Collaborate with motion graphics artists and designers to integrate brand elements seamlessly.

4. Audio and Music Syncing

• Choose or edit soundtracks that enhance emotion and rhythm.
• Mix dialogue, music, and sound effects for clean, engaging audio output.
• Maintain sync precision and ensure smooth cuts to the beat.

5. Collaboration and Delivery

• Work closely with cinematographers, creative heads, and content strategists.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining consistent quality and speed.
• Deliver versions optimized for different platforms (Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn).

Tools Required

Editing Software

• Adobe Premiere Pro – Primary tool for video editing and project organization.
• DaVinci Resolve – For color correction, grading, and finishing.
• Final Cut Pro (optional) – For fast turnarounds and Mac-based workflows.

Motion Graphics and Animation

• Adobe After Effects – For text animation, transitions, and compositing.
• Adobe Animate / Motion (Mac) – For kinetic motion and simple animations.
• Canva / Adobe Express – For basic graphic overlays, templates, and social formatting.

Color and Finishing Tools

• DaVinci Resolve – For advanced grading, look consistency, and export management.
• Adobe SpeedGrade / Lumetri – For quick in-suite color adjustments.

Audio Tools

• Adobe Audition – For sound design, mixing, and noise cleanup.
• Audacity (optional) – For simple dialogue edits and normalization.

Design and Collaboration Tools

• Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator – For thumbnail and layout design.
• Frame.io / Vimeo Review – For feedback and approvals.
• Notion / Trello / Google Workspace – For workflow, calendar, and team collaboration.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of experience in video editing for digital or film-based projects.
• Proven ability to edit reels and short-form content with narrative precision and visual rhythm.
• Strong understanding of social media trends, visual storytelling, and pacing.
• Familiarity with AI-based editing tools while maintaining human creative direction.
• Good design sense – understands typography, framing, and transitions.
• Attention to detail, speed, and consistency under tight deadlines.

Good to Have

• Experience in editing music videos, digital ads, or celebrity interviews.
• Basic knowledge of graphic design or motion graphics.
• Understanding of sound sync, foley, and cinematic soundscapes.
• Interest in creative storytelling, culture, and evolving digital trends.

Why Join Spark Plug Digital

• Work on national campaigns, brand content, and original IPs under one creative ecosystem.
• Collaborate with writers, and creative strategists.
• Be part of an agency that values story, craft, and speed equally.
• Opportunity to experiment with AI-driven post-production and storytelling formats.
• Work culture that encourages ownership, learning, and creative growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person