Video Editor

About The BNS Media

The BNS Media is a media organization dedicated to storytelling that prioritizes clarity and meaningful narratives in a saturated information environment. It covers topics such as innovation, policy, startups, culture, and sustainability with depth and respect. The company fosters a creative and supportive atmosphere for impactful editorial work with a calm and confident voice.

Role Overview

We are seeking a creative Video Editor with over one year of professional experience, skilled in both short-form and long-form video creation for social media and digital platforms. This individual will play a key role in producing compelling video content optimized for various platforms including YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit a variety of video formats including YouTube videos, Instagram Reels, Shorts, interviews, podcasts, news segments, and promotional materials.
• Create engaging short videos tailored for platforms like Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook.
• Produce long-form video content with attention to pacing, storytelling, transitions, graphics, and audio quality.
• Incorporate captions, subtitles, motion graphics, text animations, B-roll footage, sound effects, and background music as needed.
• Collaborate closely with content and social teams to understand creative goals and deliver projects punctually.
• Organize and select footage effectively to tell compelling stories with visual appeal.
• Adhere strictly to brand guidelines and visual identity standards.
• Optimize videos for different platforms by adjusting aspect ratios, resolutions, length, and file formats.
• Edit podcast audio clips and create multiple social media snippets from longer episodes.
• Keep abreast of current trends in video editing, social media formats, transitions, effects, and content styles.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining high quality and meeting deadlines.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• At least one year of experience as a video editor or a similar position.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Familiarity with After Effects is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of formats and trends for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and social media video content.
• Excellent sense of timing, storytelling ability, composition, and visual aesthetics.
• Experience with basic color correction, audio editing, transitions, and motion graphic creation.
• Capability to produce videos that capture viewer attention quickly.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with creative and content teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in news, media production, podcasts, interview editing, or digital content creation.
• Knowledge of AI-powered video editing and content generation tools.
• Experience producing high click-through rate (CTR) video content, thumbnails, and social media creative assets.
• A robust portfolio or showreel showcasing prior video editing work.