Video Editing Freelancer

MeMeraki (www.memeraki.com) is India’s first ‘culture-tech’ platform using technology to empower and accelerate the artisan creator economy; with a mission to digitise every heritage art and craft of India to ultimately create sustainable livelihoods for artisans. We are reimagining the future of the artisan creator economy with artisans as 'digital creators'. Our work has been featured in Forbes, SCMP, The Better India, YourStory, Indian Express, Indulge, Mumbai Mirror, and many other publications.We were awarded the Sankalp Global Impact Innovation Award for Livelihoods' 21 and we are part of the Google Accelerator for Startups'2022 and the Meta XR Accelerator'22.

To Apply:

Please send your CV with a short cover letter outlining why you will be a good fit for this role along with your portfolio of videos and creatives you have worked on to talent@memeraki.com [Subject line: Video Editing Freelancer by 10th Dec(applicants who do not send this will not be considered. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will not be able to send individual communication to all applicants and will only be informing shortlisted candidates for the next round). There will also be a short assignment for this role for shortlisted candidates.

Assignment: Video Editing Assignment - Zari Zardozi Art

• Format: Vertical (9:16)

• Duration: 30 seconds

• Theme: Zari Zardozi – A Glimpse into India's Rich Embroidered Heritage

• Objective: Create a compelling short-form video suitable for social media platforms such as Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts.

Your video should:

- Highlight the intricate craftsmanship of Zari Zardozi embroidery

- Capture the essence and cultural significance of the art form

- Be visually engaging while maintaining clarity and rhythm

Folder with raw data - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1h2fXkaVb22Qa2nbBcfdoR-QEs7onIRbA?usp=drive_link 

Commercials: To be discussed, could fixed be per project or per month based on monthly deliverables

Location: Remote

We are looking for someone with a deep-rooted love for art and culture, and the passion to make a difference in the lives of artists and artisans by empowering them with technology.

What you will work on

• Editing of long form and short videos and reels for all our social media platforms
• Assist with digital & creative projects, including photography, graphic design, etc and photo and video shoots of various products (art kits, paintings, festive collection etc) whenever possible
• Other Creative graphics, reels for Instagram and helping manage some of our artisan social media accounts

Requirements

• Great communicator (both written and verbal)
• Video Editing experience
• Current undergraduate or postgraduate student
• Ability to create good videos and good design
• Previous experience (work or education) related to content, communication, marketing is a plus
• Entrepreneurial with initiative and drive to have ownership on all tasks
• A passion to spread the ‘Idea of India’ globally and in India to make a difference in the lives of artists and artisans
• Available immediately