Video Editor

Job Title: Video Editor

Department: Creative Unit

Location: Chennai

Employment Type: Full-time (Campaign Contract)

Notice Period: Immediate

About Demos

Disruption is inevitable — and Indian politics has long awaited a positive one.

Demos Project partners with organizations determined to do things differently —

with strategy, speed, and substance. We work with leaders who have a healthy

impatience for change, helping them build long-term strategies and in-house

growth platforms that truly connect with people.

At our core, we put people first — and the rest follows.

We believe in designing campaigns that listen deeply, engage authentically, and

communicate meaningfully. Our approach blends insight with innovation — crafting

political strategies that remain rooted in people, purpose, and progress.

��https://demosindia.com

Role Overview

The Video Editor at Demos Project will serve as the lead executional force

behind the digital campaign’s video output. This role requires expertise in

end-to-end video editing—from rough cuts to final polished

outputs—across a variety of political communication formats.

The editor must possess deep knowledge of Tamil Nadu’s political

ecosystem, an instinct for narrative flow, and the ability to deliver

high-volume content on aggressive timelines. This position involves not just

technical proficiency but also a strategic understanding of how video

content influences public opinion.

Key Responsibilities

1. High-Quality Video Editing

● Edit and deliver professional, engaging videos suited for digital

consumption—including but not limited to campaign messaging,

speeches, montage sequences, field footage, event recaps, and

leader outreach videos.

● Handle video transitions, pacing, background scoring, voice syncing,

text animation, and overlay insertions as per campaign language and

tone.

2. Platform-Specific Adaptation

● Export and customize final videos for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube,

WhatsApp, and X (Twitter), ensuring proper resolution, aspect ratio,

compression, subtitles, and branding consistency.

● Work with vertical (9:16), square (1:1), and landscape (16:9) formats with

optimized thumbnail and CTA elements.

3. Visual and Narrative Enhancement

● Incorporate subtitles in Tamil and English accurately with attention to

tone and readability.

● Add graphic enhancements, transitions, kinetic text, and sound

elements to increase engagement.

● Integrate AI-generated visuals or animation clips into video

storyboards, collaborating with AI editors and graphic designers.

4. Workflow and Asset Management

● Maintain an organized project structure, archival system, and master

folder repository for video edits.

● Coordinate with the Creative Director for review loops, feedback

rounds, and edit approvals.

● Ensure version control, file naming consistency, and safe storage of all

sensitive video content.

5. Team Coordination & Mentorship

● Review, guide, and mentor junior video editors and assist with

troubleshooting during high-output phases.

● Help define editing standards, video aesthetics, and internal timelines

for recurring or urgent edits.

● Stay in sync with the design team and copywriters to ensure narrative

consistency across formats.

6. Delivery-Oriented Execution

● Provide real-time edits during major campaign events, press

interactions, or public appearances.

● Deliver rapid-response videos under tight deadlines, balancing quality

and speed.

● Be accountable for daily, weekly, and milestone-based video

deliverables as planned by the campaign lead.

7. Additional Responsibilities

● Apply advanced sound design principles to ensure dialogues, effects,

and music tracks meet campaign standards.

● Keep abreast of evolving technological tools such as AI content

generation for video and graphics to enhance creative output.

● Bring political thought and context to editing choices, ensuring that the

final content aligns with the campaign’s strategic messaging.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Education

● Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Video Editing, Visual Communication,

Media Production, or related disciplines.

Experience

● 2–4 years of experience as a professional video editor with hands-on

work in political communication, media houses, creative agencies, or

campaign teams.

● A portfolio demonstrating mastery in digital-first political or advocacy

content is essential.

● Media and political work experience preferred.

Technical Skills

● Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve for

core editing.

● Familiar with After Effects or motion graphic templates for kinetic text

and transitions.

● Basic understanding of CapCut, InShot, or mobile-friendly editors for

rapid short-form creation.

● Capable of color correction, audio mastering, green-screen keying, and

video compression workflows.

● Familiarity with integrating AI-generated visuals, talking avatars, and

cinematic elements.

Creative & Strategic Attributes

● Strong storytelling instincts tailored for political impact and audience

persuasion.

● Keen visual sense for building engaging, emotive, and issue-sensitive

content.

● Awareness of Tamil Nadu’s regional nuances, political dynamics, and

cultural expectations.

● Disciplined, organized, and proactive in managing video pipelines and

daily workload.

Work Expectations

● Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends, or on-call during

campaign escalations.

● Should be comfortable working on time-sensitive, confidential political

materials.

● Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects under direction and

review.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may send their resumes to hiring@demosindia.com

For more information, visit our career portal: https://demosindia.com/careers.php.

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: Up to ₹40,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chennai District, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What is your current CTC per annum ?
• What is your Expected CTC per annum ?
• We are looking to fill this position immediately. Could you please let us know how soon you would be able to join?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person