Video Editor

Humans Of Hustle · India

The Role

We’re looking for a Video Editor who knows that good editing is more than putting clips together.

You’ll work closely with our content, social, and creative teams to turn interviews, podcasts, shoots, and raw footage into engaging, platform-native stories that people want to watch till the end.

From long-form conversations to short-form reels, you’ll help shape the pace, narrative, emotion, and visual language of Humans of Hustle.

This role is ideal for someone who has a strong editing foundation, understands social content, and is excited to develop their creative voice.

What You’ll Do

• Edit short-form and long-form video content for Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
• Turn raw footage from interviews, podcasts, events, and shoots into engaging, story-led content .
• Create reels, clips, cut-downs, teasers, trailers, and other social-first video formats.
• Work with the content team to identify strong hooks, moments, narratives, and cut points from longer conversations.
• Understand and apply the right pacing, transitions, music, sound design, captions, and visual treatment for each piece of content.
• Add subtitles, motion elements, graphics, B-roll, SFX, and other elements to enhance storytelling.
• Adapt edits based on the requirements of different platforms and audiences.
• Collaborate with the social and content teams to understand what makes a video watchable, shareable, and platform-friendly .
• Take feedback constructively and make revisions efficiently.
• Maintain organised project files, footage, assets, and exports.
• Stay updated on editing styles, social video trends, creator formats, and emerging visual storytelling techniques .
• Support shoots and content production when required.

What We’re Looking For

• 1–2 years of experience in video editing, content creation, or a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve , or equivalent.
• Good understanding of short-form video and social media content .
• Strong sense of pacing, storytelling, composition, music, and visual rhythm .
• Ability to turn raw footage into a clear and engaging narrative.
• Good understanding of subtitles, typography, sound design, B-roll, transitions, and basic motion graphics.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Ability to work on multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment .
• A willingness to experiment with new formats and creative approaches.
• Interest in founders, startups, business, creators, media, and internet culture is a strong plus.

What Success Looks Like

• Videos are sharp, engaging, well-paced, and aligned with the Humans of Hustle brand .
• You consistently deliver edits on time and with attention to detail.
• Long-form conversations are effectively turned into high-quality short-form stories .
• Your edits contribute to stronger watch time, retention, engagement, and shareability .
• You bring fresh editing ideas and stay ahead of evolving social formats.
• You become increasingly independent in taking a brief from raw footage to final edit .