Video Editor-Kannada (Sahi English )

Lokal App

1d • Remote

About The Position

Lokal is seeking a creative, performance-driven Video Editor for AI-powered content and advertising. The role focuses on producing high-converting short-form ads that support user acquisition, using AI content tools, motion graphics, and performance-marketing techniques. The editor will collaborate with Promo Writers to turn scripts into engaging videos through pacing, motion graphics, sound design, and B-roll. Videos must be edited in English and Kannada, with linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, engaging storytelling, and optimization for each target platform.

The position is remote and requires a personal laptop or desktop and a stable internet connection for a work-from-home setup. Lokal describes itself as a company building focused apps and services for Tier-2/3+ India, using local-language internet, deep Bharat insight, and AI. The company says it is backed by Y Combinator, Sony, Global Brain, India Quotient, and 3one4 Capital.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• At least 2 years of experience in video editing for performance marketing or digital advertising.
• Experience editing Meta Ads, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Knowledge of AI video-generation tools and motion graphics.
• Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, transitions, and visual effects.
• Strong communication skills in English and Kannada or another regional language, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Personal laptop or desktop and a stable internet connection for a work-from-home setup.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with AI video tools such as Runway, ElevenLabs, Midjourney, Leonardo AI, HeyGen, CapCut AI, Higgsfield, or Google Flow; willingness to use these tools is also stated.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve.

Responsibilities

• Use AI video tools to create or enhance video content, including tools such as Runway, ElevenLabs, Midjourney, Leonardo AI, HeyGen, CapCut AI, Higgsfield, and Google Flow, or similar tools.
• Create innovative video formats, engaging motion graphics, UI/UX overlays, and visually compelling AI product demonstrations.
• Edit high-converting short-form ads for Meta, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, focusing on audience retention and low customer acquisition cost.
• Collaborate with Promo Writers to turn scripts into engaging videos using effective pacing, motion graphics, sound design, and B-roll.
• Edit videos in English and Kannada, ensuring linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, engaging storytelling, and platform-specific optimization.
• Use video-editing software and techniques including motion graphics, transitions, text animation, and sound editing.

Benefits

• Opportunity to take ownership from day one and work on products intended to empower millions through AI and access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level