Weekday (YC W21)

Shortform video editor

Weekday (YC W21)  β€’  Bengaluru, IN (Onsite)  β€’  22 days ago
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Job Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 600000 - Rs 900000 (ie INR 6 - 9 LPA)

Min Experience: 1 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a performance-focused video editor who recognizes that editing goes beyond visual appeal β€” it’s centered on retention, watch time, and conversions

If you have the skill to make viewers pause their scrolling and stay engaged, this position is perfect for you.

Requirements

πŸŽ₯ Your Responsibilities

  • Edit content designed for high retention, including:
    • Reels / Shorts / YouTube videos
    • Ads and performance-driven creatives
  • Optimize videos by focusing on:
    • Captivating hooks within the first 3 seconds
    • Maximizing watch time and retention rates
  • Collaborate closely with founders and creators to develop content that grabs attention and encourages scrolling
  • Manage sound design, pacing, transitions, and storytelling elements
  • Customize edits to fit the specific requirements of each platform (Instagram, YouTube, Ads)
  • Leverage data and insights such as drop-off points and engagement metrics to enhance editing quality

🧠 Qualifications We Seek

  • Between 1 and 4 years of experience in content or video editing
  • Proficient with:
    • Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Final Cut Pro
  • Experience collaborating with:
    • Creators, influencers, startups, and content production teams
  • Solid understanding of:
    • The psychology behind short-form content
    • Effective hooks, pacing, and storytelling techniques
  • Plus if you:
    • Have contributed to YouTube or Instagram growth initiatives
    • Are familiar with performance marketing creatives

⚑ Essential Attributes

  • Passionate about maximizing retention and engagement
  • Think like both a creator and marketer
  • Work quickly, iteratively, and with great attention to detail
  • Capable of managing end-to-end processes (shooting, editing, optimizing)

🎁 Why You Should Join Us

  • Engage with large-scale content and advertising projects
  • Make a significant impact on company growth and revenue
  • Join a fast-paced, creator-focused work environment

Must-have Skills

video editor

reels

Preferred Skills

shorts

shortform videos

Weekday (YC W21)

About Weekday (YC W21)

AI recruiter that runs outbound sourcing campaigns to find top talent. At Weekday, we have built the most accurate database of talent (250mn+ people in US & India with contact data), we run outbound campaigns to identify top talent for any role you might be hiring for. We generate the highest response rates (30-40%) on our campaigns making sourcing talent as easy as making a job posting. We are backed by Y-Combinator and were also ranked #1 on Product Hunt.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
San Fransisco, CA
Year Founded
2021
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