About Us
We produce a podcast that dives deep into topics across science, politics, philosophy, and beyond. Our goal is to create some of the highest-quality video content in the podcasting space.
We’re looking for a dedicated Short-Form Video Editor who is passionate about creating polished, engaging content and wants to grow alongside our company.
Position Overview
This is a full-time, fully remote position focused exclusively on short-form video content for platforms such as YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels.
You will work with multi-camera podcast footage and high-quality audio to turn long-form podcast recordings into compelling short-form videos. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for pacing, visual composition, storytelling, and knows how to make short-form content engaging without compromising quality.
You will also be responsible for creating accurate English subtitles for the videos.
Responsibilities
- Edit short-form videos for YouTube Shorts, Tiktok and Instagram Reels.
- Work with multi-camera footage and high-quality podcast audio.
- Create engaging cuts with strong pacing, transitions, and visual flow.
- Add subtitles and captions to short-form videos.
- Use motion graphics, animations, and visual effects where appropriate.
- Maintain consistently high standards for video and audio quality.
- Adapt long-form podcast conversations into concise and engaging short-form content.
- Research and continuously improve editing techniques and stay up to date with current short-form video trends.
- Provide daily summaries of completed work and logged hours.
- Work with the podcast team to adapt content where necessary for different audiences and cultural contexts.
- Take creative initiative and contribute ideas that can improve the overall quality and performance of our short-form content.
Requirements
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Familiarity with Adobe After Effects is preferred.
- Strong understanding of short-form video editing, pacing, composition, and storytelling.
- Ability to work effectively with multi-camera footage and high-quality audio.
- Ability to create accurate and well-formatted English subtitles.
Professional Skills
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
- Good communication and reliability.
- Strong aesthetic sense and visual judgment.
- Willingness to receive feedback and continuously improve.
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
Language Skills
- Strong working proficiency in English, particularly in written form, as you will be responsible for creating accurate English subtitles and communicating with the team.
Cultural Understanding
- Familiarity with Western cultural nuances and the ability to understand how content may be perceived by Western audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1–2 years of professional experience in video editing, particularly with Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Previous experience editing YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, or similar short-form content.
- Experience with podcast content is a plus.
- Experience with motion graphics or Adobe After Effects is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- ₹40,000 per month initially.
- Flexible Working Hours. No fixed working hours. We use a log-based system, allowing you to manage your own schedule as long as your assigned work is completed on time.
- Fully remote position.
- Compensation will increase as the company and channel grow.
- Performance and contribution to the growth of the channel will be considered when determining future compensation.
- Flexible remote work environment with a results-oriented approach.
- Creative freedom and the opportunity to contribute to the visual identity of a growing podcast and media platform.
- Opportunities to expand into motion design, branding strategy, and other creative areas based on interest and performance.
Examples of the Quality We Expect
Example 1 — No Animation:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WfWT5bO7Ur0
Example 2 — With Animation:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/s9IjVVRYfag
How to Apply
Please fill out the application form below:
https://forms.gle/9wGqXuyeQBJi5Fch9
We are looking for someone who wants to grow with the company, take ownership of their work, and consistently produce high-quality short-form content.
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹41,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Work Location: Remote
