Creative Video Editor (Associate)

About the Role

Mettle Inc. is an independent creative agency seeking a Creative Video Editor (Associate). This full-time, in-office position requires working Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Editing short-form and long-form video content for brands across different industries.
• Creating engaging Instagram Reels, branded films, product videos, campaign assets, and other digital content.
• Working with raw footage, sound design, music, transitions, colour grading, and motion graphics to create polished final outputs.
• Exploring AI-powered tools for video generation, enhancement, animation, and creative production.
• Combining traditional editing techniques with emerging AI workflows to create content that stands out.
• Collaborating with creative, design, and production teams to translate ideas into strong visual narratives.
• Keeping up with current editing styles, internet culture, visual trends, and emerging creative tools.
• Understanding platform-specific content formats and what makes people stop scrolling, watch, and engage.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong visual eye: Understanding composition, pacing, colour, typography, sound, and fine details.
• Technical proficiency: Comfortable with tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or equivalent editing software.
• AI curiosity and capability: Actively experiment with AI tools for video generation, image-to-video, animation, visual effects, and creative workflows. Familiarity with tools such as Runway, Kling, Veo, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Understanding of content: Knowledge of what makes a video hold attention.
• Sense of aesthetics: Draw inspiration from great filmmakers, campaigns, creators, brands, music videos, and visual culture.
• Attention to detail: Care about the final output, from cuts to sound synchronisation and colour consistency.
• Willingness to experiment: Curious, resourceful, open to feedback, and always looking for better ways to create.
• Ownership and initiative: Ability to take a brief, understand objectives, and contribute creative ideas.

Qualifications

• Someone who spends time studying great edits, saves references, experiments with new tools, and has opinions about what good content looks like.
• This could be an experienced editor or someone early in their career with an exceptional portfolio, strong fundamentals, and a willingness to learn.
• The focus is on work, creative instincts, and ability to grow rather than the number of years of experience.

Work Details

• Location: South Delhi
• Employment: Full-time, in-office
• Working days: Monday to Friday
• This is an in-office role requiring collaboration with the team from the office on all working days.