Video Editor – YouTube (Tamil)

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor with 2–4 years of professional experience in editing YouTube and digital content.The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of YouTube storytelling, audience retention, pacing, and visual engagement, along with hands-on experience editing both long-form and short-form content.Fluency in Tamil is mandatory, including the ability to read, write, and speak Tamil, as the role involves editing and reviewing Tamil-language content.

Key ResponsibilitiesEdit engaging YouTube videos, Shorts, Reels, and promotional content.Create compelling storytelling through editing, pacing, transitions, motion graphics, and sound design.Apply editing techniques that improve audience engagement and retention.Work closely with content creators, scriptwriters, and production teams to understand creative requirements.Add subtitles, captions, graphics, animations, visual effects, and other post-production elements.Review Tamil-language content to ensure accuracy, context, and appropriate visual treatment.Deliver high-quality videos within agreed timelines.Maintain consistency with the brand's visual style and content guidelines.Organize and manage raw footage, project files, graphics, audio, and other video assets efficiently.Adapt editing styles based on different YouTube formats, content categories, and audience requirements.

Requirements2–4 years of professional video editing experience, preferably with YouTube or digital content.Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or Adobe After Effects. Experience with Final Cut Pro or similar tools is an advantage.Strong understanding of YouTube content formats, pacing, storytelling, and audience retention.Previous experience editing Tamil-language content.Fluent Tamil – Read, Write, and Speak (Mandatory).Strong attention to detail and visual storytelling skills.Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with content and production teams.Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.A strong portfolio showcasing YouTube, social media, or digital video editing work is required.

Good to HaveExperience working with YouTube creators, digital media companies, or content production houses.Knowledge of YouTube SEO and content optimization.Understanding of audience retention metrics and how editing can influence viewer engagement.Basic thumbnail design and motion graphics skills.

What We're Looking ForWe're looking for someone who can do more than simply assemble footage — someone who understands why a video works, knows how to maintain viewer attention, and can turn raw footage into engaging, platform-ready content.If you are passionate about YouTube, storytelling, and video editing and have a strong understanding of Tamil content, we'd love to hear from you.