Video Editor

Job Summary

PlanetScale is hiring a Video Editor to craft engaging content across YouTube, social shorts, conference highlights, and launch films. The role blends traditional editing, animation, and design to tell compelling stories that resonate with tech audiences. Candidates will work closely with the marketing team, experimenting with cutting‑edge AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance creative output. You’ll be responsible for pacing, structure, and visual storytelling, ensuring videos maintain viewer engagement from start to finish. The position requires proficiency in professional editing suites such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro, along with experience in AI‑driven animation, transcription, and thumbnail generation. The role is fully remote, offering the freedom to explore new tools and techniques while collaborating with a small, high‑performing team. PlanetScale values diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning, providing a supportive environment for creative professionals. The successful candidate will have a strong portfolio across multiple formats, a keen sense of pacing, and the ability to automate parts of the editing pipeline using code or AI scripts. Bonus points for experience in tech content, live event production, or code‑driven video tools like Remotion.

Key Responsibilities

• PlanetScale is hiring a Video Editor to craft engaging content across YouTube, social shorts, conference highlights, and launch films. The role blends traditional editing, animation, and design to tell compelling stories that resonate with tech audiences. Candidates will work closely with the marketing team, experimenting with cutting‑edge AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance creative output. You’ll be responsible for pacing, structure, and visual storytelling, ensuring videos maintain viewer engagement from start to finish. The position requires proficiency in professional editing suites such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro, along with experience in AI‑driven animation, transcription, and thumbnail generation. The role is fully remote, offering the freedom to explore new tools and techniques while collaborating with a small, high‑performing team. PlanetScale values diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning, providing a supportive environment for creative professionals. The successful candidate will have a strong portfolio across multiple formats, a keen sense of pacing, and the ability to automate parts of the editing pipeline using code or AI scripts. Bonus points for experience in tech content, live event production, or code‑driven video tools like Remotion.

About the Role

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining strategy, content, data and execution. You will work with cross-functional teams and contribute directly to the company’s digital growth in Kolkata and surrounding areas.

Job Requirements

• Premiere Pro
• After Effects
• AI tools
• Motion graphics

Required Skills