Video Editor

About Us: Lokal began in 2018 with a hypothesis that people in tier-2/3 towns weren’t fully utilizing the internet. The company started with local content in regional languages, aiming to build trust and engagement. This evolved into a house of focused apps, each serving a specific purpose—like Edutainment & Skill Learning (GyanTV), Matrimonial Matchmaking (Lokal Matrimony), Agri Consulting (AgriLokal), Local Jobs (Lokal Jobs, Sahi Jobs), and more. Lokal operates as a discovery and access platform, leveraging local-language internet, deep Bharat insights, and AI to provide direct access to what users need.

The company’s mission is to connect Tier-2/3+ India to the knowledge, opportunities, tools, and experts they deserve. Lokal ships fast, learns fast, and builds for Bharat. Investors include Y Combinator, Sony, Global Brain, India Quotient, and 3one4 Capital.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly creative and skilled Video Editor to join our content team. The role involves crafting compelling short-form and mid-length video content across platforms, including social media reels, promotional videos, and branded content. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of storytelling, editing trends, platform dynamics, and cultural nuances to create engaging content that drives impact.

• Edit short-form and mid-length videos such as reels, social media ads, promos, and content explainers.
• Implement engaging hooks, dynamic pacing, and a strong narrative rhythm to maximize viewer retention.
• Tailor editing styles to suit platform-specific behaviors (e.g., fast cuts for Instagram, scroll-stopping openers for YouTube Shorts).
• Enhance video quality through thoughtful color grading, text animations, transitions, and immersive sound design.
• Collaborate closely with writers, designers, and creative leads to bring scripts and visual concepts to life.
• Stay updated on current editing trends, meme formats, cultural references, and audio trends to keep content fresh and relatable.
• Analyze ad performance metrics and apply learnings to improve edits for better click-through and completion rates.
• Edit videos in English and Malayalam, ensuring linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and strong storytelling for the target audience.

Requirements:

• 1–2 years of experience in video editing for social media or digital content.
• Proficiency in editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or Final Cut Pro.
• Strong portfolio of short-form content (reels, ads, promos).
• Good understanding of social platform algorithms and engagement tactics.
• Strong storytelling instincts, visual creativity, and sound design skills.
• Ability to edit in English and Malayalam with cultural sensitivity and linguistic command.
• Proficiency in English & Malayalam (written and spoken) for internal coordination and review.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with tight deadlines.