Key Responsibilities Editing & Craft • Create eye-catching 15–60 second videos for all major platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest), optimised for each format. • Edit raw footage, including UGC, with transitions, graphics, and audio to produce engaging promotional content. • Lead and personally execute high-priority edits, setting the quality bar, and own final review and sign-off on all outgoing videos before delivery. Team Leadership & People Management • Manage, mentor, and develop the team of video editors — onboarding, training, and ongoing feedback. • Conduct regular 1:1s and performance reviews and support each editor's skill growth. • Allocate work across the team based on capacity, strengths, and priority. Workflow & Project Management • Plan and manage the editing pipeline so projects are delivered on time and to spec. • Set and maintain deadlines, track progress, and remove blockers. • Establish and document editing processes, file/asset organisation, naming conventions, and version control to keep the team efficient. Collaboration & Communication • Act as the main point of contact between the editing team and other stakeholders (creative strategists, marketers, designers). • Translate briefs and creative direction into clear, actionable tasks. • Continuously brainstorm and pitch new creative ideas and angles to the Ads Department. Quality & Performance • Maintain consistency in style, branding, and technical quality across all output. • Study consumer behaviour and creative performance data (hook rate, hold/retention, CTR, ROAS), and feed those learnings back into editing decisions and iterations. • Build and maintain templates, presets, and reusable assets to improve speed and consistency. Tools, Trends & Innovation • Own and optimise the team's tech stack (editing software, asset libraries, storage, collaboration tools) and manage media assets, archives, and backups. • Stay up to date with social media trends and editing techniques and integrate them into the process. • Keep an open mind for new approaches and AI shortcuts that speed up production and captivate customers. Requirements Must-Have • 5–6 years of hands-on video editing experience, with at least 1–2 years in a lead or senior role. • Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects (or DaVinci Resolve). • Proven track record creating short-form content for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Pinterest. • Strong understanding of performance metrics — hook rate, retention, CTR, ROAS — and how editing influences them. • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a creative team in a remote environment. • Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder skills. Good to Have • Experience with project management tools (Notion, Asana, ClickUp, or similar). • Background in wellness, mindfulness, or conscious lifestyle content. • Familiarity with AI-assisted editing tools and production shortcuts. • Experience hiring or evaluating video editors. What We Offer • Competitive compensation — full-time salary. • Fully remote, async-friendly work culture with flexible hours. • Direct collaboration with the creative team. • Access to premium wellness resources, courses, and brand retreats. • A purpose-driven environment where creativity meets mindfulness. Originally posted on Himalayas