Senior Video Editor – IMDb India | Interviews, Podcasts & Non-Fiction Content

Department: Creative

Location: Cocoma Digital HQ – Andheri West, Mumbai

Employment Type: Full-Time (On-site)

Experience Required: 4+ Years

ABOUT COCOMA DIGITAL & STUDIOS

Cocoma Digital & Studios is a fast-growing creative and marketing powerhouse managing multiple brands and sister companies. Our Digital division specializes in YouTube growth strategy, social media marketing, content development, creator collaborations, and digital-first storytelling. Our Studios division delivers end-to-end post-production, localization, dubbing, and creative production services for Films, OTT platforms, Television, and Digital Media.

At Cocoma, storytelling is at the heart of everything we create. Every frame, every cut, and every conversation is crafted to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We're looking for a passionate Senior Video Editor to join the IMDb India creative team.

If you've edited engaging podcasts, celebrity interviews, YouTube shows, talk shows, or non-fiction content, and understand how to transform conversations into compelling stories, we'd love to meet you.

You'll be responsible for editing long-form interviews, celebrity conversations, podcasts, entertainment formats, and digital-first content while also creating high-performing cutdowns, highlight reels, teasers, trailers, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and other social-first assets.

This role is ideal for someone who understands storytelling, pacing, audience retention, platform-first editing, and thrives in a fast-paced entertainment environment.

CONTENT YOU'LL BE EDITING

• Celebrity Interviews
• Podcasts & Video Podcasts
• YouTube Shows
• Entertainment & Pop Culture Content
• Non-Fiction Series
• Studio Conversations
• Interview Shoots
• Behind-the-Scenes Features
• Red Carpet Interviews
• Roundtable Discussions
• Panel Conversations
• Feature Specials
• Promotional Content
• Social Media Edits
• YouTube Shorts
• Instagram Reels

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Interview & Episodic Editing

• Edit celebrity interviews, podcasts, YouTube shows, entertainment features, and non-fiction content for IMDb India and digital platforms.
• Transform long-form conversations into engaging, story-driven episodes with seamless narrative flow.
• Execute multi-camera edits with smooth camera switching, reaction shots, cutaways, and continuity.
• Edit interview shoots, studio conversations, panel discussions, roundtables, behind-the-scenes content, and entertainment specials.

Content Repurposing & Platform-First Editing

Create multiple content assets from a single shoot, including:

• Full-Length Episodes
• Episode Cuts
• Topic-wise Interview Clips
• Best Moments & Highlight Reels
• Promotional Teasers & Trailers
• YouTube Shorts
• Instagram Reels
• Social Media Snippets
• Platform-specific Promotional Assets

Optimize edits for YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, and other digital platforms while maintaining storytelling quality and audience engagement.

Storytelling & Audience Retention

• Shape conversations into compelling stories by removing pauses, filler, repetitions, and distractions while maintaining authenticity.
• Build emotional moments, humour, suspense, and engagement through thoughtful editing.
• Use B-roll, archival footage, motion graphics, subtitles, music, and sound design to enhance storytelling.
• Ensure every edit has strong hooks, smooth pacing, and high viewer retention.

Technical Excellence

• Synchronize multi-camera footage, external audio, and production assets.
• Perform colour correction, basic grading, audio balancing, and finishing.
• Ensure subtitle accuracy, continuity, frame precision, and overall quality control.
• Deliver platform-ready exports in multiple formats, including 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, and platform-specific specifications.
• Maintain organized project files, timelines, media assets, and version control.

Collaboration & Creative Contribution

• Work closely with Producers, Directors, Hosts, Writers, Motion Graphic Designers, Thumbnail Designers, and Creative Leads.
• Participate in edit reviews and implement feedback efficiently.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure timely delivery while maintaining the highest creative standards.
• Contribute fresh ideas for storytelling, interview packaging, hooks, thumbnails, and audience engagement.
• Stay updated with evolving editing techniques, creator trends, AI-powered workflows, and platform best practices.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of professional editing experience across podcasts, YouTube videos, celebrity interviews, talk shows, entertainment content, or non-fiction productions.
• Strong experience editing multi-camera interview shoots and conversation-led content.
• Proven ability to convert one interview shoot into multiple platform-specific deliverables.
• Excellent understanding of storytelling, pacing, audience retention, and conversational editing.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, and DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting tight production deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with OTT platforms, entertainment media companies, digital publishers, production houses, or creator-led channels.
• Familiarity with entertainment journalism, celebrity interviews, or promotional content.
• Understanding of subtitle workflows, localization, and broadcast-quality delivery.
• Knowledge of YouTube content optimization and platform best practices.
• Experience with AI-assisted editing tools and post-production workflows is an added advantage.

LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION PROFICIENCY

• English – Professional Proficiency
• Hindi – Professional Proficiency

TOOLS & TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Audition
• DaVinci Resolve
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Media Encoder
• Frame.io or Similar Review Platforms
• Multi-Camera Editing Workflows
• Broadcast & OTT Delivery Standards
• YouTube Studio & Platform-Specific Export Optimization

SUCCESS METRICS (KPIs)

• Quality of Episode & Interview Edits
• Storytelling, Pacing & Audience Retention
• Timely Delivery of Projects
• Accuracy of Multi-Camera & Audio Synchronization
• Quality of Content Repurposing Across Platforms
• Creative Contribution & Innovation
• Team Collaboration & Feedback Implementation
• Technical Quality & Platform Compliance

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about entertainment, storytelling, and conversation-led content.
• Has a strong eye for pacing, emotion, and visual storytelling.
• Can transform long interviews into engaging episodes and high-performing short-form content.
• Understands YouTube, social media, and digital audience behaviour.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative production environment.
• Continuously explores new editing styles, AI tools, and creative workflows.
• Takes ownership of projects from raw footage to final delivery.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation
• Opportunity to Work on IMDb India Content
• Exposure to Celebrity Interviews & Entertainment Productions
• Career Growth in a Rapidly Scaling Media Organization
• Collaborative & Creative Work Environment
• Opportunity to Work on YouTube, Digital, and OTT-First Content
• Exposure to AI-Driven Creative Workflows & Modern Post-Production