Senior Video Editor

Experience Required:

Location:

About the Role

Most "senior" editors are just fast junior editors. We need someone who actually leads.

Senior Editor

This isn't about just being fast. It's about being the creative decision-maker who transforms good footage into campaigns that brands bet their budgets on.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership:

• Lead end-to-end editing on ads, branded campaigns, and vertical-first content
• Take final ownership of deliverables: pacing, storytelling, color, grade, finish
• Brainstorm with Creative, Strategy, Design, Production, and Sound teams
• Make editorial decisions that elevate campaigns from good to exceptional

Team Leadership:

• Mentor and manage junior editors, plan reviews, close feedback loops
• Set craft standards and pace for the post-production team
• Lead by example in both technical excellence and creative vision

Technical Excellence:

• Implement advanced AI tools and workflows (Runway, Descript, Topaz) for speed and innovation
• Perform professional color grading in DaVinci Resolve for internal and client work
• Hit deadlines with clean exports and platform-ready versions across all formats
• Be on-site at Hyderabad for daily team collaboration

Required Skills

Technical Mastery:

• Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and DaVinci Resolve (not just proficiency)
• Strong experience with grading and finishing workflows
• Hands-on experience with AI tools and willingness to stay ahead of the curve

Creative Authority:

• Proven capability in ads, campaigns, reels, and short-form content with demonstrable results
• Taste-driven eye for music, rhythm, narrative, and modern content design
• Ability to make final creative decisions under pressure

Leadership Skills:

• Clear communication and decision-making abilities
• Experience mentoring junior team members
• Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams

Bonus Points

• Motion graphics and design sensibilities
• Experience on large campaigns, OTT, or digital-first shows
• Ability to lead brainstorms and pitch edit-led concepts
• Track record of improving team workflows and standards