Video Editor

We are looking for a highly creative and skilled Video Editor to join the marketing/product team of Lokal. The role involves crafting short-form and mid-length video content such as social media reels, promos, and branded content. The candidate will leverage storytelling, editing trends, and cultural nuances to produce videos that drive engagement and impact.

Key Responsibilities

● Edit short-form and mid-length videos such as reels, social media ads, promos, and content explainers.

● Implement engaging hooks, dynamic pacing, and a strong narrative rhythm to maximize viewer retention.

● Tailor editing styles to suit platform-specific behaviors (e.g., fast cuts for Instagram, scroll-stopping openers for YouTube Shorts).

● Enhance video quality through thoughtful color grading, text animations, transitions, and immersive sound design.

● Collaborate closely with writers, designers, and creative leads to bring scripts and visual concepts to life.

● Stay updated on current editing trends, meme formats, cultural references, and audio trends to keep content fresh and relatable.

● Analyze ad performance metrics and apply learnings to improve edits for better click-through and completion rates.

● Edit videos in the required languages, ensuring linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and strong storytelling for the target audience