Freelance Video Editor

About the Job

We’re looking for a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor to join our growing Marketing team. You will be responsible for transforming raw footage into visually engaging, on-brand video content for multiple platforms. This role requires strong technical editing skills, a good sense of storytelling, and the ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Editing & Post-Production

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Edit raw video footage into compelling, polished videos optimized for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Xiaohongshu (XHS).

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Perform color correction, sound design, motion graphics, and subtitling to enhance overall video quality.

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Maintain consistency in style, tone, and branding across all content.

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Ensure all final outputs meet platform specifications and are optimized for engagement and reach.

Creative Collaboration

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Work closely with the Videographer, Creative, and Social Media teams to bring storyboards and concepts to life.

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Provide creative input on visual direction, pacing, and storytelling.

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Support weekly content production cycles — from short-form reels to long-form marketing videos.

Workflow & Asset Management

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Manage and organize media files, project archives, and version control.

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Ensure efficient editing workflows and proper file backups.

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Collaborate with other editors to maintain a consistent editing standard across projects.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

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Stay updated on social media video trends, editing tools, and visual effects techniques.

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Suggest and test new editing styles or formats to improve engagement and content performance.

Requirements

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Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Film, Multimedia, Communications, or a related field.

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2–4 years of experience in video editing or related creative production.

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Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop (or equivalent tools).

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Strong understanding of storytelling, visual pacing, and transitions.

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Knowledge of aspect ratios, compression, and file formats for digital platforms.

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Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

- Keen eye for detail and aesthetics.

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A portfolio or showreel showcasing your editing work is required.

Originally posted on Himalayas