Video Content Creator & Editor

Role Purpose

Sarvoham is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and organized Video Content Creator & Editor to capture and tell the stories of animal welfare work. The role involves producing high-quality videos for fundraising, social media, YouTube, donor communications, educational content, recruitment, and documentary-style storytelling. This position is crucial in helping to give a voice to animals in need.

Key Responsibilities

• Video Production
• Capture rescue operations, medical treatments, rehabilitation, and recovery journeys.
• Film adoption success stories, volunteer experiences, and daily shelter life.
• Document events, fundraising campaigns, awareness programs, CSR visits, and educational activities.
• Record interviews with veterinarians, founders, team members, volunteers, adopters, and donors.
• Storytelling
• Transform shelter moments into visual narratives that connect people with animal journeys.
• Create videos to encourage donations, adoptions, volunteering, and fostering.
• Develop awareness videos promoting compassion for animals, veganism, and animal rights.
• Tell honest and relatable stories highlighting animal challenges and the impact of support.
• Video Editing and Post-Production
• Edit videos for platforms including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Sarvoham's website, fundraising campaigns, and email communications.
• Manage the complete editing process: color correction, sound, background music, subtitles, and motion graphics.
• Create engaging thumbnails, simple logo animations, and platform-specific video formats.
• Ensure videos reflect Sarvoham's identity, communicate stories clearly, and meet quality standards.
• Content Planning and Creative Ideas
• Collaborate with the Communications team to plan video shoots, campaigns, and weekly content.
• Maintain a content calendar for organized and consistent video production.
• Propose creative ideas for videos, campaigns, and storytelling to support organizational goals.
• Stay updated on new trends, formats, and platform best practices to enhance video engagement.
• Equipment Management
• Care for video production equipment: cameras, lenses, lighting, microphones, drones.
• Track equipment, memory cards, batteries, and accessories.
• Ensure equipment is clean, charged, safely stored, and ready for shoots.
• Identify and coordinate repairs or replacements for equipment issues.
• Media Organisation and File Management
• Organize, label, and archive raw footage, edited videos, and project files.
• Maintain a structured digital library for easy access and reuse of footage.
• Ensure secure backup of media files locally and in the cloud.
• Follow consistent file-naming and storage practices.
• On-Ground and Live Coverage
• Capture rescue operations, rehabilitation, medical care, and daily shelter activities.
• Document fundraising events, awareness campaigns, CSR visits, volunteer activities, and educational workshops in real-time.
• Travel locally to cover field activities and organizational events.
• Capture important moments responsibly around animals, adhering to safety and handling guidelines.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Technical Skills
• Proficiency in video editing and creative tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Lightroom, Photoshop, Adobe Audition.
• Experience with Final Cut Pro is an advantage.
• Proficiency in video shooting and editing (mobile or DSLR/mirrorless).
• Basic graphic design.
• Social media scheduling/management tools.
• Work Experience
• 0–6 years of experience in social media management, digital content creation, or communications.
• Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• Equivalent demonstrated experience will be considered.
• Portfolio
• Demonstrable portfolio of photography, videography, and/or social media content, ideally including emotionally resonant storytelling.
• Operational Skills
• Comfortable working on-site at an animal shelter, including in physically and emotionally demanding conditions, to capture authentic content.
• Preferred Backgrounds
• Prior experience (professional or volunteer) with an animal welfare organization, shelter, or NGO.
• Own videography/photography equipment, or strong comfort with smartphone-based content creation.
• Personal lifestyle that is animal-friendly and supports Sarvoham's mission.
• Comfortable operating on a 6-day work week with a flexible schedule, including weekends or evenings.

About the Role

• Position: Video Content Creator & Editor
• Department: Communications, Marketing & Outreach
• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka (On-site)
• Employment Type: Full-Time, 6-days work a week
• Mindset: Genuine belief in compassion, animal welfare, animal rights, and responsible people relationships. Willingness to work on the ground as required.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a compassionate animal welfare advocate with a genuine creative instinct, capable of fluidly handling various tasks in service of Sarvoham's mission. A personality blending compassion with a storytelling instinct, creativity with organization, and resilience in documenting difficult situations is desired. The ability to operate as a one-person function across content, social, outreach, and events, build trust with partners, and exhibit a community-first approach is important.