FULL-TIME VIDEO EDITOR: INSTAGRAM REELS + YOUTUBE (REMOTE)

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are hiring a full-time video editor whose main job is Instagram short-form content. You will edit 6-10 Instagram Reels every week. On top of that, you will edit 4 YouTube videos per month, each 8-10 minutes long. You work directly with the founder, and we trust you to make creative decisions without being told what to do.

WHAT THIS ROLE IS (AT A GLANCE)

  • Main focus: Instagram Reels, 6-10 per week, each delivered within 24-48 hours
  • Also: YouTube long-form, 4 videos per month (8-10 minutes each), each delivered within 4-5 days
  • Nothing else. No other platforms or formats.
WHAT YOU WILL DO: INSTAGRAM REELS (MAIN FOCUS)
  • Edit 6-10 talking-head reels per week with sharp, engaging cuts
  • Deliver every reel within 24-48 hours of receiving the footage
  • Design the first 3 seconds of every reel so viewers stop scrolling
  • Add motion graphics, contextual visuals and smooth transitions at the right moments
  • Suggest hooks and improve script structure before you edit
  • Create styled captions, subtitles and reel covers
  • Post reels and track which ones perform, then use that to improve the next batch
  • Stay on top of trending formats, audio and editing styles
WHAT YOU WILL DO: YOUTUBE LONG-FORM
  • Edit 4 videos per month, each 8-10 minutes, to a premium, high-finish standard
  • Deliver each video within 4-5 days of receiving the footage
  • Shape pacing and storytelling so viewers stay engaged till the end
  • Add motion graphics, B-roll, sound design and clean transitions with real polish
  • Create a thumbnail for each video

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  • 1-2 years of experience editing for brands or creators
  • Strong skills in motion graphics, engaging cuts and contextual visual placement
  • Smooth transitions and effects that feel natural, not gimmicky
  • An active Instagram user who knows current trends and editing styles
  • A deep understanding of viewer behavior and how to keep people hooked on a reel
  • Creative ownership: you handle small decisions yourself and only check in on big ones
  • Quick turnaround without a drop in quality
  • Proficiency in Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut or similar tools

WHAT WE OFFER
  • Rs 20,000 - 25,000 per month
  • Full-time, fully remote
  • 3 paid leaves every month
  • Real creative freedom and a key role in a growing brand
  • Your work goes out publicly, so you see its impact fast

HOW TO APPLY Send your portfolio with 3-5 of your best Instagram reels and at least one long-form video. Tell us which ones performed well and why you think they worked. Include view or engagement numbers if you have them.
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