Job Title: Video Editor (Short-Form & Educational Marketing)
Company: Scholarship Wallah
Location: Remote / Hybrid / On-site
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Contract
About Scholarship Wallah
Scholarship Wallah is dedicated to democratizing education by making scholarships, grants, financial aid opportunities, and higher education guidance accessible to millions of students across India. We simplify complex application processes, highlight national and international scholarship updates, and help students fund their academic dreams.
Role Overview
We are looking for an energetic, creative, and fast-moving Video Editor to spearhead our visual presence on social media. You will craft high-retention short-form videos (Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, YouTube videos, and ad creatives) that explain scholarship eligibility, application step-by-steps, deadline alerts, and career tips.
Key Responsibilities
- Content Creation & Editing: Edit highly engaging short-form (Reels/Shorts) and long-form YouTube videos on scholarship alerts, entrance exam updates, and college application guides.
- Visual Storytelling & Motion Graphics: Apply kinetic typography, dynamic text overlays, animated callouts, lower thirds, and sound effects (SFX) to retain student attention.
- Hook & Retention Optimization: Structure footage and visuals using strong visual hooks, jump cuts, and fast-paced editing tailored for Gen-Z and student audiences.
- Audio & Visual Polish: Clean up voiceover audio, integrate background music, and balance audio levels for clear clarity.
- Ad & Campaign Creatives: Collaborate with the growth team to design conversion-focused video ads for social media campaigns.
- Trend Awareness: Stay up to date with social media editing styles, viral audio trends, meme formats, and EdTech content strategies.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: 1–3 years of video editing experience (EdTech, YouTube creators, or agency background preferred).
- Portfolio / Reel: A portfolio showcasing strong short-form edits, text animation, and educational or informational content.
- Software Proficiency:
- Adobe Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro
- Adobe After Effects (for motion graphics and custom animations)
- CapCut Desktop / Photoshop / Canva (for rapid edits and thumbnail creation)
- Design Sense: Strong grasp of visual pacing, typography, color grading, and framing.
- Self-Motivated: Ability to meet tight deadlines around urgent scholarship announcements and news cycles.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience and portfolio quality.
- High creative autonomy to test and scale new video formats.
- Opportunity to make a real impact by helping students access life-changing financial aid.
- A supportive and fast-paced EdTech work environment.
Pay: Up to ₹60,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
