Video Editor

The New Indian Express · India

About Us

The New Indian Express Group is one of India's oldest and largest media houses, founded by the Late Shri Ramnath Goenka. The New Indian Express Group is publishing Newspapers and Periodicals in the States of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha, and the Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Yanam and Lakshadweep. It brings out its publication of newspapers and periodicals from 29 Centers. It also has Marketing Offices in Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi.

The Company's publications include English Dailies, viz. The New Indian Express, The Morning Standard and Sunday editions, The Sunday Express, The Sunday Standard and the weekly edition Indulge. The Morning Standard and The Sunday Standard are published in New Delhi. The company also brings out Tamil daily Dinamani and Samakalika Malayalam Varika, a weekly magazine in Malayalam.

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The Company is professionally managed, with well-qualified and experienced people holding charge of different Departments. The Company's publications are popular and command a large readership.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking to hire a talented and experienced Video Editor to join our growing content team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in video editing, post-production, and digital content creation, with a passion for visual storytelling and entertainment. The role involves editing and producing high-quality video content for digital platforms, enhancing editorial content through creative storytelling, and collaborating with the editorial and production teams to deliver engaging visual experiences.

The successful candidate should possess excellent technical expertise in modern video editing techniques, a creative mindset, and the ability to work in a fast-paced newsroom while maintaining the highest journalistic and production standards.

Responsibilities:

• Edit and produce high-quality video content for digital and social media platforms.

• Review raw footage and determine the best shots to create compelling visual stories.

• Trim, cut, and arrange footage, ensuring smooth transitions, high-quality sound effects, and appropriate background music.

• Perform colour grading and colour correction to maintain consistency with the organization's visual identity.

• Add graphics, text overlays, captions, subtitles, and special effects to enhance video quality and accessibility.

• Design compelling thumbnails and visual assets for digital platforms.

• Handle and organize raw and edited video files efficiently.

• Export videos in appropriate formats for publishing across digital platforms.

• Collaborate closely with the editorial and production teams to ensure timely delivery of video content.

• Stay updated with the latest trends in video editing, digital content, entertainment, and social media platforms.

• Ensure all video content complies with the highest journalistic and editorial standards.

• Optimize videos for digital platforms to maximize audience engagement.

• Meet production deadlines while maintaining quality and creative excellence.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Visual Communication, Film Studies, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in video editing or post-production, preferably in news, digital, podcast, interviews or entertainment media.

• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Photoshop, and Lightroom.

• Strong understanding of video editing principles, visual storytelling, pacing, audio synchronization, and colour correction.

• Creative and artistic skills with a keen eye for detail.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Previous experience in news or entertainment media is preferred.

Additional Skills:

• Experience with motion graphics and animation.

• Knowledge of SEO for YouTube and best practices for video optimization.

• Familiarity with trends in digital content strategy and video engagement.

• Previous experience in film or entertainment journalism.

Experience:

3+ Years

Location:

• Chennai

• Kochi

• Bengaluru