Job Description

(Female candidates are Highly Preferred)

Job Title:

Junior Video Editor (with After Effects Knowledge)

Department:

Creative Unit

Location:

Chennai

Reporting To:

Senior Video Editor / Creative Director

Employment Type:

Full-time (Campaign Contract)

Role Overview

We are looking for a creative and technically sound Junior Video Editor with a

strong working knowledge of Adobe After Effects

to support the video production workflow for a

large-scale political digital campaign.

The ideal candidate will assist in developing high-impact content for social media and digital platforms, including

short-form edits, motion design, animated templates, and reel-ready visuals.

This role requires speed, precision, and strong attention to narrative flow, typography, and visual rhythm.

Key Responsibilities

1. Video Editing Support

Assist in editing campaign videos including speeches, byte clips, testimonials, montages, and public engagement visuals.

Trim, sequence, and structure video files with appropriate transitions and pacing as per the creative brief.

Add subtitles, logo overlays, end frames,

and

campaign colors to maintain consistency across content.

2. Motion Graphics and After Effects Animation

Design and implement

lower-thirds, intro slates, animated transitions, and visual effects using Adobe After Effects.

Animate campaign text, data points,

or image sequences for better audience retention. Work with

templates

and

pre-comps

to accelerate turnaround time without compromising quality.

3. Platform-Ready Exports

Prepare final video outputs in

various formats (vertical, square, widescreen)

and resolutions suited for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X, and WhatsApp.

Optimize file size, sound clarity, subtitle placement,

and export quality for fast upload and reuse.

4. Collaboration and Task Coordination

Follow the instructions and timelines provided by the Senior Video Editor and Creative Director. Receive

raw footage, AI-generated visuals, voiceovers, and graphics

from other teams and integrate them seamlessly. Maintain structured project folders and update the team regularly on edit progress.

5. Creative Input & Iteration

Share design and animation ideas to enhance the visual quality of edits. Be open to feedback and capable of making quick revisions based on internal reviews. Ensure edits align with the tone, urgency, and messaging required by the campaign.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Visual Communication, Media Arts, Animation, or related creative fields.

Experience

1-3 years of experience in

video editing

or

motion graphics roles,

preferably with

digital-first content teams, studios, or social media agencies.

Technical Proficiency

Strong proficiency in

Adobe Premiere Pro

and

Adobe After Effects.

Familiarity with

CapCut, Canva Video

, or mobile editors is a plus. Basic

color correction, audio leveling,

and export optimization skills. Comfortable working with

Tamil and English language content

, especially for subtitle syncing.

Creative Skills

Good sense of

visual rhythm, timing,

and

story flow.

Ability to create simple yet engaging

animations

and

transitions

. Eye for

detail, layout symmetry

, and

campaign alignment.

Work Expectations

Must be able to work long hours during peak campaign periods.

(Flexible Shift Timings for Female Candidates)

Should be deadline-driven, responsive, and capable of handling urgent edit assignments. Must maintain full confidentiality of the video materials and campaign files.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send your resume, a link to your showreel or sample videos (Drive/Vimeo/YouTube), and a short note on your editing and After Effects skills to:
careers@demosindia.com

Subject Line: Application - Junior Video Editor - [Your Name]

Job Types: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

What is your Current CTC per annnum ? What is your Expected CTC per annnum ? Rate yourself in After Effects in the Scale of 10? What is your Relevant Experience In Video Editing? have you worked before in Political Domain?
Work Location: In person