Promo Editor

About Us

Started in 2019, STAGE is an entertainment platform for regional cultures known for producing premium quality content in Indian languages to reinforce, protect and validate people’s sense of identity for their culture and heritage.

We currently focus on Haryanvi, Rajasthani and Bhojpuri languages. Our mobile apps have 15 Mn+ downloads and 4 Mn+ paying customers globally. That makes STAGE the biggest media platform in these regions.

In 2023, STAGE was also featured on Shark Tank India S2. Watch our story here.

Job Description

About the Role

At STAGE, we’re looking for a creatively driven and AI-savvy Video Editor who can craft cinematic trailers that build excitement and performance-focused promos that convert. This role sits at the intersection of storytelling, marketing, and innovation- ideal for someone who doesn’t just edit but rethinks content creation using the power of AI tools.

While trailers demand deep narrative intuition and emotional storytelling, promos require a high-volume, high-speed mindset focused on hook thinking, first-frame optimization, and performance data. We’re seeking a candidate who brings creative flair, a data-led mindset, and a curiosity for integrating emerging tech like AI-driven motion design, voice tools, and automation into their craft.

What You’ll Do

##### Trailers, Teasers & Show Edits

• Edit engaging trailers, teasers, and episodic highlights aligned with release cycles.
• Build emotionally compelling narratives using a combination of traditional and AI-assisted tools (e.g., auto scene selection, script-to-edit workflows).
• Collaborate with content and post-production teams to identify standout moments and visual themes.
• Stay updated on OTT, trailer, and AI content trends across regional and international platforms.

##### Promos for Performance Marketing

• Edit ad-promos for platforms like Meta and Google, optimized for key KPIs such as Hook Rate, View Through Rate (VTR), and CAC.
• Design performance-driven motion graphics, thumbnails, hooks, and headlines that maximize scroll-stopping potential.
• Collaborate closely with Performance and Acquisition teams to test and iterate based on real-time data.
• Develop and test hook formats- text-led, visual, meme-style, character-led, contradiction, mystery, etc.
• Use AI tools to auto-generate variations, test multiple hooks, and optimize content efficiency at scale.

##### Creative Design, AI & Brand Consistency

• Design motion graphics, visual transitions, and animated elements using both Adobe Suite and AI-based tools (e.g., Runway, Pika, Kaiber, etc.).
• Act as a creative thought partner who brings AI-powered efficiency, hook-first ideation, and performance storytelling to every brief.
• Support 360° marketing campaigns with static and video assets for digital and offline distribution (e.g., posters, thumbnails, social creatives).

##### Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation

• Work cross-functionally with teams across Marketing, Content, and Product.
• Bring a strong point of view on how AI can improve workflows, save time, and open up new creative possibilities.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in video editing, preferably in the entertainment Industry.
• Familiarity with concepts like hook points, cold opens, retention triggers, and performance-optimized visuals.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, with added experience in tools like DaVinci Resolve, Runway ML, Pika Labs, or similar AI creative tools.
• Strong understanding of video storytelling, editing rhythms, sound design, transitions, typography, and motion graphics.
• Demonstrated use of AI in areas like video upscaling, text-to-video generation, smart editing, or automated versioning.
• Ability to interpret creative feedback from multiple stakeholders and translate data insights into sharper edits.
• A growth and experimentation mindset- excited by the future of AI in editing and designing.
• Awareness of performance metrics in digital advertising and enthusiasm for optimising content for impact.