SB-1317 - Senior Video Editor

Job Description

Senior Video Ediot Location: Hyderabad (On-site) Experience: Minimum 5+ Years Softobiz Tech is seeking a highly creative, innovative, and experienced Senior Video Editor to join our dynamic team in Hyderabad. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering exceptional long-form and short-form video content, demonstrating a keen eye for storytelling, strong technical proficiency, and a passion for pushing creative boundaries, including leveraging the power of AI tools in their workflow. Responsibilities: End-to-End Video Production: Lead the post-production process from raw footage to final delivery for a variety of projects, including marketing campaigns, product explainers, corporate videos, social media content, and more. Creative Storytelling: Transform raw footage into compelling and engaging narratives, ensuring seamless flow, impactful pacing, and strong visual appeal. Long-Form & Short-Form Expertise: Demonstrate a deep understanding and hands-on experience in editing both extensive long-form content (e.g., documentaries, tutorials, webinars) and highly engaging short-form content (e.g., social media ads, reels, TikToks). Innovation & Trend Adoption: Stay abreast of the latest video editing trends, techniques, and technologies, including the rapidly evolving landscape of AI tools, actively seeking innovative approaches to enhance content quality and audience engagement. Technical Mastery: Possess expert-level proficiency with industry-standard video editing software and tools, including but not limited to: Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe After Effects (for motion graphics and visual effects) DaVinci Resolve (for advanced color grading) Adobe Audition (for audio editing and mixing) Familiarity with other relevant tools like Final Cut Pro (if applicable to company workflow). Proficiency in AI Video Editing Tools: Demonstrate hands-on experience and a strong understanding of how to integrate and leverage AI-powered tools to enhance efficiency and creative output. This includes, but is not limited to, tools for: Automated transcription and subtitling: Utilizing AI for quick and accurate captions. Smart object removal/replacement: Seamlessly eliminating unwanted elements from footage. AI-assisted color grading and correction: Speeding up color workflows and ensuring consistency. Automated scene detection and rough cuts: Efficiently generating initial edits from raw footage. AI-powered audio enhancement: Noise reduction, dialogue enhancement, and automatic audio leveling. Generative AI for content creation: Exploring and utilizing tools for generating elements like AI avatars, text-to-video, or image-to-video. Workflow optimization: Identifying and implementing AI solutions to automate repetitive tasks and improve overall post-production efficiency. Motion Graphics & Visual Effects: Design and integrate dynamic motion graphics, visual effects, and animated elements to elevate the production value of videos, potentially utilizing AI for faster creation or enhancement. Color Grading & Sound Design: Perform professional-level color correction and grading to achieve desired visual aesthetics. Master sound design and audio mixing to ensure crystal-clear audio and immersive soundscapes, including AI-driven audio clean-up. Collaboration: Work closely with content creators, marketing specialists, designers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide creative input, and ensure alignment with brand guidelines and project objectives. File Management & Workflow Optimization: Maintain meticulous organization of video assets, project files, and ensure efficient workflow processes, including backup and archiving, always looking for opportunities to integrate AI for improved efficiency. Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough reviews to ensure all videos meet high quality standards, are error-free, and are optimized for various platforms and delivery methods. Mentorship (Optional but a plus): Potentially mentor junior editors and contribute to the growth of the video editing team, including sharing knowledge of AI tool integration. Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of professional video editing experience, specifically with a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in both long-form and short-form content. Exceptional storytelling abilities with a proven track record of creating engaging and impactful video content. Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects. Advanced knowledge of color grading (e.g., DaVinci Resolve) and audio mixing principles. Demonstrated experience and proficiency in utilizing various AI-powered video editing tools to enhance workflow and creative output. Strong understanding of video codecs, formats, compression, and optimization for various digital platforms (web, social media, mobile). Demonstrated ability to innovate and experiment with editing techniques, including the integration of AI, to deliver fresh and unique content. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate creative ideas and collaborate effectively within a team. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. A proactive and problem-solving mindset, particularly in exploring new technological solutions. Bachelors degree in Film, Media Production, Communication, or a related field is preferred. Why Join Softobiz Tech At Softobiz Tech, we believe in fostering a creative and collaborative environment where our employees can thrive. Youll have the opportunity to work on exciting and diverse projects, leverage cutting-edge technology, including the latest advancements in AI, and contribute significantly to our brands visual identity and storytelling. We offer a supportive culture that values innovation, continuous learning, and work-life balance. To Apply: Please submit your resume along with a comprehensive portfolio or showreel showcasing your best video editing work, specifically highlighting your experience with both long-form and short-form content, and any examples of how youve leveraged AI tools in your projects.