Senior Video Editor

Demos Project Pvt Ltd.

  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Senior Video EditorDepartment: Creative UnitLocation: ChennaiReporting To: Creative DirectorEmployment Type: Full-time (Campaign Contract)Role OverviewThe Senior Video Editor at Demos Project will serve as the lead executional force behind the digital campaigns video output. This role requires expertise in end-to-end video editingfrom rough cuts to final polished outputsacross a variety of political communication formats. The editor must possess deep knowledge of Tamil Nadus 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 ResponsibilitiesHigh-Quality Video Editing
  • Edit and deliver professional, engaging videos suited for digital consumptionincluding 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 campaigns strategic messaging.
Required Qualifications and SkillsEducation
  • Bachelors degree or diploma in Video Editing, Visual Communication, Media Production, or related disciplines.
Experience
  • 46 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.
Technical Skills
  • Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro (core editing).
  • Experience in After Effects and motion graphics.
  • Advanced sound design and audio mastering.
  • 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 political thought, campaign narratives, and strategic message framing.
  • Awareness of Tamil Nadus 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.
  • Must be comfortable researching and implementing emerging AI and digital content creation tools as required.

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