Video Editor -Malayalam

About Lokal In 2018, we began with a WhatsApp group with a simple hypothesis: people in tier-2/3 towns weren’t really using the internet meaningfully yet. We believed that if we started with local content in their own language, they’d come back every day; once there was a habit and trust, that same space could naturally grow into classifieds and, eventually, something they used for almost everything online.This spark became Lokal . Our first instinct was to put everything in one place & one app - local updates, classifieds, jobs, matrimony and more. It worked, till it stopped working. Users gave us the insight - when one use case outweighs the others, everything else seems like noise. We listened. Like how Craigslist quietly seeded a generation of focused companies & marketplaces, we began unbundling and verticalising. Today, Lokal is a house of focused apps, many products, one mission to connect Tier-2/3+ India to the Knowledge, opportunities, tools and experts they’ve always deserved. We now operate dozens of live apps across categories like: • Edutainment & Skill Learning – practical skills and learning in regional languages (GyanTV) • Matrimonial Matchmaking – hyperlocal, compatibility-first partner search ( Lokal Matrimony) • Agri Consulting – farmer-first advisory in local languages (Agri Lokal ) • Local Jobs – blue- and grey-collar opportunities close to home ( Lokal Jobs, Sahi Jobs) • Social & Community – Place to find & post social updates ( Lokal app) • Emotional Well-being & Peer Support – safe spaces to talk and feel heard (Dostt & Eaze) • Astrology & Guidance – instant access to trusted Astrologers via chat and voice (Astro Lokal ) • Advisory Services – early bets in legal help, financial guidance, career counselling, and more Under the hood, Lokal is a discovery and access platform : local-language internet + deep Bharat insight+ AI. When someone opens a product we’ve built, they don’t wade through clutter; they get a straight line to what they came for. This is the story new teammates walk into: a company that started as a whatsapp group, became a family of focused apps, and kept one belief at the centre — access changes lives . We ship fast. We learn fast. We build for Bharat. We are backed by leading global and domestic investors including Y Combinator, Sony, Global Brain, India Quotient, and 3one4 Capital Role Overview :We are looking for a highly creative and skilled Video Editor to join our content team. You will be responsible for crafting compelling short-form and mid-length video content across platforms — from social media reels to promotional videos and branded content. This role requires a deep understanding of storytelling, editing trends, platform dynamics, and cultural nuances to create content that drives engagement and delivers impact. • 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(English and Malayalam), ensuring linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and strong storytelling for the target audience . Requirements • 1–2 years of experience in video editing for social media or digital content. • Proficiency in editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, or similar. • Strong portfolio of short-form content (reels, ads, promos). • Good understanding of social platform algorithms and engagement tactics. • Strong storytelling instincts, visual creativity, and sound design skills. • Language proficiency : Ability to edit in Language — English and Malayalam ,with cultural sensitivity and linguistic command. • Proficiency in English & Malayalam (written and spoken) for internal coordination and review. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with tight deadlines. Originally posted on Himalayas