Video Editor – Reels & Social Content
Location: Virugambakkam, Chennai
Company: PickleMonk Media
Experience: 1+ Year
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: ₹18,000 – ₹25,000 per month (Based on Skill & Experience)
About PickleMonk Media
PickleMonk Media is a creative agency and production house that creates content for brands, founders and businesses. We produce social-first videos that are creative, strategic and designed to grab attention.
We're looking for a Video Editor with at least 1 year of experience who understands how to create engaging Reels and short-form content for today's digital platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and other short-form videos.
- Transform raw footage into engaging, scroll-stopping content.
- Create dynamic cuts, captions, transitions and motion graphics.
- Add background music, sound effects and ensure clean audio.
- Edit founder branding videos, podcasts, interviews and product videos.
- Repurpose long-form videos into multiple short-form assets.
- Collaborate with videographers, content strategists and creative directors.
- Organise project files and maintain efficient editing workflows.
- Deliver projects on time while maintaining creative quality.
Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of professional video editing experience.
- Strong knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Strong knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
- Good understanding of social media editing styles and trends.
- Experience creating vertical videos for Instagram and YouTube.
- Understanding of pacing, storytelling and audience retention.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
Bonus Skills
- Experience editing podcasts and interview videos.
- Basic colour grading.
- Thumbnail design using Photoshop.
- Familiarity with AI-powered editing tools.
What You'll Edit
- Instagram Reels
- YouTube Shorts
- Founder & Personal Branding Videos
- Product Videos
- Podcast Highlights
- Interview Clips
- Social Media Campaigns
- Paid Ad Creatives
What We're Looking For
- Creative thinking with strong attention to detail.
- Passion for editing and storytelling.
- A learner who stays updated with social media trends.
- Good communication and teamwork.
- Ownership, accountability and a positive attitude.
Why Join PickleMonk Media?
- Work on exciting brands across multiple industries.
- Learn directly from creative strategists and filmmakers.
- Be part of a fast-growing creative agency.
- Clear career growth into Senior Video Editor and Post-Production Lead roles.
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- How many Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts do you edit in an average day?
- Have you edited videos for brands or businesses?
- Which type of content have you primarily edited?
- Can you edit a 30–60 second Reel independently from raw footage?
- What is your current monthly salary?
- What is your expected monthly salary?
- Please share your portfolio or showreel link.
Work Location: In person
