Video Editor (Consultant)

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About the Business

EconomicTimes.com is India’s leading destination for students, business owners, mid and senior management professionals, academics, thinkers, and polity alike. Economictimes.com's reach among small enterprises, professionals, and the business community is unprecedented - 80% of time spent on business news in India is on ET. Over 50 million monthly unique users on the platform, 13+ million audiences on social handles and several million newsletter subscribers. ET shapes India Inc’s views and opinions. EconomicTimes.com is from the brand stable of Times Internet, India’s largest digital products company - seven of the ten netizens in India consume one or more of Times Internet products. Our products inform, entertain and enable 500 Mn+ internet users every month. Our product suite of over 35 brands includes EconomicTimes.com, ETMoney, and TimesofIndia.in, Eight regional news destinations, TechGig, Gaana, and MX Player, among others.

About the Role

We are looking for a Video Editor to join our growing multimedia team at EconomicTimes.com. In this role, you will take ownership of the editing process — from raw footage to polished content — across news explainers, interviews, promos, social-first videos, and long-form features. You will collaborate with producers, strategists, and anchors to deliver impactful content that strengthens ET’s digital storytelling.

We’re seeking someone zealous about leveraging AI tools and creative expertise to optimize workflows and push the boundaries of video editing.

Work Responsibilities

• Edit and assemble raw video footage into polished, high-quality final outputs.
• Add background music, sound effects, transitions, text overlays, and animations.
• Adapt content for multiple formats and platforms (YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, OTT).
• Collaborate with content strategists, producers, and anchors to deliver on creative briefs.
• Maintain and organize a well-structured library of media assets and project files.
• Ensure consistency with ET’s brand guidelines across all video outputs.
• Deliver content within tight deadlines while upholding high creative standards.
• Stay updated on editing trends, AI-driven video tools, and digital storytelling innovations.

Skills, Experience & Expertise

• Proficiency in professional video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, etc.).
• Working knowledge of motion graphics and animation (Adobe After Effects preferred).
• Strong understanding of video formats, codecs, and export workflows for digital platforms.
• Creative flair for storytelling, pacing, and visual appeal.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced newsroom/creative environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Openness to feedback with the ability to iterate quickly.

Eligibility

• Education: Graduate/Postgraduate degree or diploma in Mass Communication, Film Studies, Multimedia, or related field.
• Experience: 1–3 years of professional video editing experience (media, digital platforms, or creative agencies). A portfolio/reel of past work is mandatory. Candidates with demonstrated use of AI-based video tools will be preferred.