Sr| Video Editor

About Inc42 Media

Inc42 is India’s leading digital media & research platform on a mission to build & serve India’s tech & startup economy.

Founded in January 2015, Inc42 has become the leading source for news & analysis on India’s rapidly growing internet economy. Inc42, with over 40,000+ published stories, 80+ research reports, 125+ conferences & events & having featured 1000’s of entrepreneurs now reaches over 50 Mn+ tech leaders & professionals every month.

In 2020, we introduced Inc42 Plus, our membership program designed to help industry leaders & professionals stay ahead in India’s tech economy with premium tools & analysis. With 10,000+ members already, Inc42 Plus is now India’s fastest-growing media subscription.

Recognised & cited globally by the likes of Quartz, Forbes, The Economist, The Huffington Post, Business Insider, CBInsights & more.

Job Overview

Inc42 Media is looking for a creative Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer who enjoys working in a fast paced environment and loves the challenge of discovering what makes consumers “subscribe”.

As a video editor & motion artist, you will be responsible for ideating, planning and executing motion graphics and videos for Inc42’s editorial & marketing campaigns, courses, events, and much more. Owning the video creation and editing, your position will aid in creating engaging and insightful content at the same time being well-researched and data-first. You will have the flexibility to work on multiple projects and themes.

Our ideal candidate is a dynamic, energetic, creative & enthusiastic professional who is interested to work in a fast paced progressive environment & equally passionate about creating an impact through visual storytelling.

Primary Responsibilities
• Execute a variety of end-to-end (conceptualisation to delivery) video production projects as part of the overall video marketing strategy.
• This includes animated short-form social media engagement videos like promos, event aftermovies, reels, subject matter expert sessions like interviews, roundtables, panels, founder’s stories like video podcasts, social media themes and concept explainers.
• Produce creative assets including project packaging, themes, motion graphics, layouts and visual standards for video activities across multiple channels. These include web, social media, events, email campaigns, and other activities.
• Work closely with the content marketing team and execute video content production and post-production processes.
• Collaborate with Brand Marketing Managers and support with, mood board and color palette planning, storyboard & visual style, voice-over, illustration and animation.
• Create and maintain records of ongoing projects which includes editing videos and other visual content.
• Regularly collaborate with the videos and other necessary teams and follow Inc42’s brand guidelines throughout.
• Develop an overall video brand messaging strategy and strengthen brand assets including style and guidelines.

Professional Traits
• Qualification - Graduate with any degree
• Proven working experience of 4+ years in advanced video editing and animation/motion
• Proficiency in specialised editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects and Illustrator knowledge and a good understanding of motion graphics is a must
• Should have a strong knowledge of current AI tools, understand how to use them for video editing, and be proficient in utilising these AI tools
• Should also have knowledge of 3D as well as character animations for a full-fledged animated video.
• Deep understanding of editorial content, promotional video campaigns and branded content
• Good grasp of digital video script structure
• Ability to unlearn and learn to meet Inc42’s high standards of video editing and designs
• Ability to work well in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Must have excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines effectively, both individually and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and accuracy are a must
• Conversant with social media best practices