Job Description

Job Title:

Creative Video Editor

Department:

Creative Unit

Location:

Chennai

Employment Type:

Full-time (Campaign Contract)

Notice Period:

Immediate

About Demos

Disruption is inevitable - and Indian politics has long awaited a

positive one.

Demos Project partners with organizations

determined to do things differently --

with strategy, speed, and substance. We work with leaders who have a healthy

impatience for change, helping them build long-term strategies and in-house

growth platforms that truly connect with people.

At our core,

we put people first and the rest follows.

We believe in designing campaigns that listen deeply, engage authentically, and

communicate meaningfully. Our approach blends insight with innovation - crafting

political strategies that remain rooted in

people, purpose, and progress.

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Role Overview

The Video Editor at

Demos Project

will serve as the lead executional force

behind the

digital campaign's video output.

This role requires expertise in

end-to-end video editing--from rough cuts to final polished

outputs

--across a variety of political communication formats.

The editor must possess deep knowledge of

Tamil Nadu's political

ecosystem,

an instinct for narrative flow, and the ability to deliver

high-volume content on aggressive timelines. This position involves not just

technical proficiency but also a

strategic understanding of how video

content influences public opinion.

Key Responsibilities

1. High-Quality Video Editing

? Edit and deliver professional, engaging videos suited for digital

consumption--including but not limited to

campaign messaging,

speeches, montage sequences, field footage, event recaps, and

leader outreach videos.

? Handle video transitions, pacing, background scoring, voice syncing,

text animation, and overlay insertions as per

campaign language

and

tone.

2. Platform-Specific Adaptation

? Export and customize final videos for

Instagram, Facebook, YouTube,

WhatsApp, and X (Twitter),

ensuring proper resolution, aspect ratio,

compression, subtitles, and branding consistency.

? Work with vertical (9:16), square (1:1), and landscape (16:9) formats with

optimized thumbnail and CTA elements.

3. Visual and Narrative Enhancement

?

Incorporate subtitles in Tamil and English

accurately with attention to

tone and readability.

? Add graphic enhancements, transitions, kinetic text, and sound

elements to increase engagement.

?

Integrate AI-generated visuals

or animation clips into video

storyboards, collaborating with AI editors and graphic designers.

4. Workflow and Asset Management

? Maintain an organized project structure, archival system, and master

folder repository for video edits.

?

Coordinate with the Creative Director

for review loops, feedback

rounds, and edit approvals.

? Ensure version control, file naming consistency, and safe storage of all

sensitive video content.

5. Team Coordination & Mentorship

?

Review, guide, and mentor junior video editors

and assist with

troubleshooting during high-output phases.

? Help define editing standards, video aesthetics, and internal timelines

for recurring or urgent edits.

? Stay in sync with the design team and copywriters to ensure narrative

consistency across formats.

6. Delivery-Oriented Execution

?

Provide real-time edits

during major campaign events, press

interactions, or public appearances.

? Deliver rapid-response videos under tight deadlines, balancing quality

and speed.

? Be accountable for daily, weekly, and milestone-based video

deliverables as planned by the campaign lead.

7. Additional Responsibilities

?

Apply advanced sound design principles

to ensure dialogues, effects,

and music tracks meet campaign standards.

? Keep abreast of evolving technological tools such as AI content

generation for video and graphics to enhance creative output.

?

Bring political thought

and context to editing choices, ensuring that the

final content aligns with the campaign's strategic messaging.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Education

? Bachelor's degree or diploma in Video Editing, Visual Communication,

Media Production, or related disciplines.

Experience

?

2-4 years of experience as a professional video editor

with hands-on

work in

political communication, media houses, creative agencies, or

campaign teams.

? A portfolio demonstrating mastery in digital-first political or advocacy

content is essential.

?

Media and political work experience preferred.

Technical Skills

? Proficient in

Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve for

core editing.

? Familiar with

After Effects

or motion graphic templates for kinetic text

and transitions.

? Basic understanding of

CapCut, InShot,

or mobile-friendly editors for

rapid short-form creation.

? Capable of color correction, audio mastering, green-screen keying, and

video compression workflows.

? Familiarity with integrating AI-generated visuals, talking avatars, and

cinematic elements.

Creative & Strategic Attributes

? Strong storytelling instincts tailored for political impact and audience

persuasion.

? Keen visual sense for building engaging, emotive, and issue-sensitive

content.

?

Awareness of Tamil Nadu's regional nuances,

political dynamics, and

cultural expectations.

? Disciplined, organized, and proactive in managing video pipelines and

daily workload.

Work Expectations

? Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends, or on-call during

campaign escalations.

? Should be comfortable working on time-sensitive, confidential political

materials.

?

Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects

under direction and

review.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may send their resumes to hiring@demosindia.com

For more information, visit our career portal: https://demosindia.com/careers.php.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship, Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person