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Lokal App

Hyperlocal vernacular content platform

Video Editor - Hindi, Posters

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
₹300k - ₹600k
Junior, Mid
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Remote
Creative ProductionVideo Production & Editing

About the job

Requirements
  • The candidate must have 1–3 years of professional video editing experience.
  • The candidate must be proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • The candidate must have working knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
  • The candidate must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking Hindi and English.
  • The candidate must have experience creating commercial, performance marketing, or social media videos.
  • The candidate must be able to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
  • The candidate must understand short-form video formats, reels, and social media advertising.
  • The candidate must be willing to learn and experiment with AI-assisted video editing workflows.
  • The candidate must be able to follow creative briefs, maintain quality standards, and meet production deadlines.
Responsibilities
  • Create high-quality commercial and social media videos, including short-form reels.
  • Support the team in delivering 30+ reel-style commercial videos per day.
  • Review edited videos to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to creative guidelines.
  • Understand creative briefs and convert concepts into engaging Hindi-first video content.
  • Follow established editing workflows, templates, and turnaround timelines.
  • Use AI video-generation tools to accelerate video production and experiment with creative formats.
  • Stay updated on social media trends, editing styles, and emerging AI video capabilities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience with AI video-generation tools such as OpenArt, Google Flow, or similar platforms is preferred.
  • Experience with performance marketing or consumer internet products is an added advantage.

About the company

Lokal App is a hyperlocal platform delivering district-level content in vernacular languages for non-English speaking users in India’s Tier 2 and 3 towns, with local news, classifieds, jobs, real estate, matrimonial ads, price data, and government schemes. It works by aggregating content from local users and stringers, plus an in-app training program that allows residents to become contributors and earn money as digital reporters. Revenue comes from content-led digital marketing, local classifieds, and service fees, mirroring a newspaper’s income streams in a digital form. Its focus on vernacular, district-level information and a formal contributor network sets it apart from urban, English-dominated platforms, aiming to connect rural markets with brands and services while empowering local participants.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$29.8M

Headquarters

Bengaluru, India

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • November 2025 launches of Sahi Jobs and AgriLokal expand monetizable verticals.
  • Forbes India reported FY25 revenues of ₹67.4 crore, showing real business traction.
  • Job postings in 2026 indicate active hiring across engineering, product, and growth teams.

What critics are saying

  • Lokal's 40-app sprawl in 2025 dilutes focus and burns capital fast.
  • Revenue concentration in SMB advertising faces pressure if local demand softens in 2026.
  • If Sahi Jobs and AgriLokal fail, Lokal loses its diversification thesis and funding story.

What makes Lokal App unique

  • Lokal's vernacular district-level distribution targets non-English Tier 2 and Tier 3 India.
  • The company now spans news, jobs, classifieds, farming, and social apps across languages.
  • AI-driven moderation and verified marketplaces differentiate Lokal from generic regional content apps.

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