Video Editor

About the Role

Chandigarh University is hiring a creative Video Editor for its Media & Digital Content team at the Lucknow Campus. The position is best suited to someone with hands-on experience in TV media, news channels, digital news platforms, or broadcast media, along with solid post-production and narrative editing abilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Create polished video content for digital channels, social media, branding initiatives, marketing campaigns, and internal or institutional communication.
• Produce promotional films, student achievement stories, event coverage, interviews, and documentary-style videos.
• Collaborate with content creators, videographers, and marketing colleagues to deliver visually effective output.
• Handle trimming, color correction, audio enhancement, motion graphics, and other visual refinements.
• Build both short-form and long-form videos tailored for different online platforms.
• Organize video files, footage libraries, and project schedules in an efficient manner.
• Make sure all edited content follows the university’s brand standards and communication goals.
• Keep pace with new editing trends, digital storytelling approaches, and social media video formats.

Desired Candidate Profile

The role calls for a candidate with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Multimedia, Film Production, or a closely related discipline, plus 2 to 5 years of experience in video editing. Preference will be given to applicants who have worked in television media, news channels, broadcast media, digital news platforms, or production houses. Strong command of Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, Final Cut Pro, or similar editing tools is expected, along with a clear understanding of video formats, transitions, sound design, color grading, and motion graphics. The ideal candidate should also be comfortable working under pressure, meeting short deadlines, and using creative storytelling to communicate ideas effectively.

Preferred Experience

Additional value will be given to candidates with experience in television news production, media organizations, educational institutions, or digital content platforms. Familiarity with camera workflows, broadcast requirements, and optimization of social media content is also useful. Prior work on reels, shorts, promotional videos, and campaign-based edits will be an advantage.