Leading Indian storytelling platform KUKU (the powerhouse behind Kuku FM, Kuku TV, and Storizz) has launched an off-campus recruitment drive for the role of Video Editor – English (US). This full-time contract position is 100% Remote, allowing talented video professionals across India to craft international, US-facing media products from home.
KUKU operates with the vision of “Create in India, Create for the World.” If you are an editor with strong fundamentals in visual storytelling, pacing, and short-form fiction, this drive offers an excellent opportunity to produce high-retention video assets for a massive global audience.
Job Drive Overview
Attribute
Details
Hiring Organization
KUKU / Storizz
Role Title
Video Editor – English (US Content)
Job Location
100% Remote (Work from Home – India)
Content Domain
Microdramas, Trailers, Short-Form Fiction, and Ad Creatives
Language Target
English-language / US-Facing Content
Employment Type
Contract
Key Responsibilities
As a Video Editor at KUKU, you will turn scripts into highly engaging, performance-driven visual narratives:
Promo Crafting: Edit fast-paced promotional videos, trailers, and short clips for microdramas across main networks like Meta, YouTube, Shorts, and Reels.
Retention Editing: Build strong visual hooks within the first 2–5 seconds of the video to maximize audience retention, establishing immediate conflict, emotion, and curiosity.
Audio-Visual Synchrony: Integrate smart text captions, graphic overlays, crisp transitions, impactful sound design, and music to enhance clarity and emotional impact.
Creative Iteration: Collaborate closely with promo writers, creative leads, and growth marketers to refine video edits using data-driven performance feedback.
Pipeline Management: Handle multiple video editing timelines simultaneously without sacrificing narrative quality or missing release schedules.
Core Skill Requirements & Software Tooling
To pass the technical screening managed by KUKU’s media operations team, candidates should possess the following skills:
Core Editing Engines: High proficiency in professional non-linear editors like Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
Motion Graphics & FX: Experience using After Effects for dynamic kinetic typography, caption styling, and minor visual effects.
Narrative Domain: Previous experience editing fiction content, short films, promotional content, or microdramas.
Audience Understanding: Deep familiarity with Western/US media pacing rhythms, pop culture, and short-form video consumption habits.
Portfolio Requirement: A mandatory professional portfolio demonstrating strong promo, trailer, or short-form visual storytelling work.
The Selection & Evaluation Process
Onboarding at KUKU follows a performance-focused layout:
Portfolio Shortlisting: A review of past short-form fiction and ad creative works.
Short Editing Assignment: A practical test to evaluate your pacing, captioning, and hook-building skills on a raw media asset.
Core Creative Interviews: Discussion regarding narrative structures and collaboration habits.
How to Apply
The production team is actively seeking creators to expand their digital channels:
Update your digital showreel/portfolio to highlight high-retention hooks, fiction promos, and clean sound styling.
Access the online job board or LinkedIn portal for Kuku to submit your application profile directly via the Easy Apply channel.
