Senior Video Editor

Role Overview

skilled, creative, and mission-driven Video Editor

experience in political, social, or public-facing communication.

directly with the Mayor of Indore

Key Responsibilities

1. Video Editing & Post-Production

• Edit high-quality short-form and long-form content (reels, speeches, campaign videos, documentary-style pieces).
• Ensure smooth transitions, pacing, colour grading, audio clean-up, and overall visual consistency.
• Deliver polished, platform-ready content within defined timelines.

2. Storytelling & Creative Direction

• Translate raw footage into compelling, emotionally engaging stories.
• Understand the leadership narrative and weave it into each video.
• Work with the content team to integrate scripts, messages, and captions effectively.

3. Coordination & Visual Alignment

• Collaborate closely with the cinematographer, graphic designer, and strategist to maintain a unified visual style.
• Ensure all videos align with the mayor’s branding, tonality, and communication objectives.

4. Content Adaptation for Multiple Platforms

• Create versions optimised for Instagram, YouTube, X (Twitter), Facebook, WhatsApp, and long-format platforms.
• Add subtitles, cutdowns, teasers, and quick edits as required for multi-platform distribution.

5. Project, Asset & Workflow Management

• Organise footage, maintain a structured archive, and manage production timelines.
• Ensure fast turnarounds while maintaining quality.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously with professional discipline.

6. Trend Awareness & Innovation

• Stay updated with political and civic storytelling trends.
• Recommend new formats, styles, editing techniques, and creative ideas regularly.

Requirements (Skill + Passion)

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in editing software:

  Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.

• Knowledge of colour correction, motion graphics basics, and audio mixing.
• Experience with documentary/editing, news or public communication formats is a plus.

Experience

• 2–4 years of professional video editing experience.

• Experience in political or leadership communication is highly preferred.

Mindset & Passion

• Genuine passion for storytelling, public communication, and nation-building narratives.

• A strong sense of purpose — belief in contributing to Indore’s transformational journey.
• Willingness to work dynamically in a mission-driven environment.
• Ownership mindset and high commitment to quality.
• Ability to work calmly under quick deadlines.

Professional Attributes

• Creativity with discipline.
• Strong communication skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and responsibility.
• Team collaboration + independent execution capability.

Why This Role is a Big Opportunity

Work directly with the Mayor of Indore on high-impact visual communication that reaches millions.

Your work will help shape how the city—and the leader—are seen today and remembered tomorrow.

This is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of Indore’s story of transformation.