Interview Kickstart
Interview Kickstart is a premier career transformation platform turbocharging tech careers through AI upskilling.
Founded in 2014 in Santa Clara by Soham Mehta, ex-Box Engineering Leader, and Ryan Valles, a transformative P&L leader and former CEO with a track record of scaling ventures, Interview Kickstart’s vision is to help every tech professional thrive in today’s fast-evolving tech industry.
With 40+ domain-specific courses—from foundational Machine Learning and Generative AI to Agentic AI, System Design, and DSA—Interview Kickstart equips engineers, PMs, data professionals, and tech leaders to accelerate their careers. Its 600+ instructors—industry practitioners, hiring managers, and senior engineers from FAANG+ companies—bring real-world insight and cutting-edge expertise into every classroom.
Beyond upskilling, Interview Kickstart offers end-to-end career support. Personalized mock interviews, resume and LinkedIn branding, career coaching, salary negotiation guidance, and performance-based job referrals ensure that your AI upskilling translates into real career breakthroughs. Over 25,000 professionals have already advanced their careers through Interview Kickstart.
Recognized by TIME x Statista and GSV 150 as a top EdTech company, Interview Kickstart is the go-to platform for tech professionals looking to future-proof their careers in the age of AI.
About the role Interview Kickstart is a trailblazing edtech platform helping working professionals level up in their careers with programs taught by instructors from top tech companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, and more. As we scale our content for a global audience, we’re looking for a
highly skilled and proactive Video Editor
to help craft world-class educational videos and drive engagement on platforms like YouTube.
Key Responsibilities
Edit
green screen-based content
for YouTube and social platforms with professional keying, masking, and seamless compositing.
Create and repurpose videos for
YouTube Shorts , Reels, and other vertical formats — fast‑paced, trend‑aware, and platform‑native.
Use
AI‑enabled tools
to create content faster, including
AI avatars ,
voiceovers , and
visuals . (RunwayML, Synthesia, Pika, etc.)
Take full
ownership
of each video — from rough footage to final export — ensuring storytelling, pacing, and branding are aligned.
Collaborate closely with the growth and content teams to translate scripts, rough edits, and raw recordings into
visually compelling narratives .
Create and follow detailed
storyboards , add motion graphics, dynamic typography, sound effects, and transitions to elevate viewer experience.
IMPORTANT:
Understand how
sound design and audio cues
can enhance video retention and strategically apply them.
Enhance older video content and make them look
brand new
with fresh effects, updated graphics, and modern pacing.
Deliver polished, professional‑quality edits using
Premiere Pro ,
After Effects ,
Photoshop , and
Illustrator
at an
advanced level .
Apply knowledge of
typography, font pairing, color theory, and visual hierarchy
to maintain consistent branding and design appeal.
Optimize every edit to increase
retention at key points (15 seconds, 30 seconds, 2 min & 5 min)
on YouTube and other platforms.
Stay up‑to‑date with trends in AI, video editing, content marketing, and YouTube algorithm changes.
Requirements
3–5+ years
of professional video editing experience, ideally in edtech, YouTube content creation, or educational storytelling.
Adobe After Effects (motion graphics, VFX)
Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator (graphics & visual design)
Familiarity with
AI video tools
and platforms (e.g., Descript, RunwayML, Pika Labs, Synthesia, ElevenLabs).
Strong grasp of
visual storytelling , pacing, transitions, and retention‑focused editing.
Knowledge of
YouTube growth metrics , audience psychology, and content structuring for engagement.
Passion for
continuous learning
— ready to
upskill from the industry’s best minds
and adapt to new tools, trends, and techniques.
Highly
proactive , detail‑oriented, and self‑driven — able to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Deep understanding of
audio design
— how music, ambient sounds, and SFX influence viewer retention and emotional connection.
What You’ll Get
Collaborate with a
fast‑moving growth team
that values creativity, quality, and impact.
Work on
mission‑driven content
that helps millions of professionals break into FAANG and top tech roles.
Opportunity to grow with one of India’s leading edtech startups in an environment that values innovation and experimentation.
Learn directly from
top engineers, PMs, and content leaders
shaping the future of tech education.
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Founded in 2014 in Santa Clara by Soham Mehta, ex-Box Engineering Leader, and Ryan Valles, a transformative P&L leader and former CEO with a track record of scaling ventures, Interview Kickstart’s vision is to help every tech professional thrive in today’s fast-evolving tech industry.
With 40+ domain-specific courses—from foundational Machine Learning and Generative AI to Agentic AI, System Design, and DSA—Interview Kickstart equips engineers, PMs, data professionals, and tech leaders to accelerate their careers. Its 600+ instructors—industry practitioners, hiring managers, and senior engineers from FAANG+ companies—bring real-world insight and cutting-edge expertise into every classroom.
Beyond upskilling, Interview Kickstart offers end-to-end career support. Personalized mock interviews, resume and LinkedIn branding, career coaching, salary negotiation guidance, and performance-based job referrals ensure that your AI upskilling translates into real career breakthroughs. Over 25,000 professionals have already advanced their careers through Interview Kickstart.
Recognized by TIME x Statista and GSV 150 as a top EdTech company, Interview Kickstart is the go-to platform for tech professionals looking to future-proof their careers in the age of AI.
About the role Interview Kickstart is a trailblazing edtech platform helping working professionals level up in their careers with programs taught by instructors from top tech companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, and more. As we scale our content for a global audience, we’re looking for a
highly skilled and proactive Video Editor
to help craft world-class educational videos and drive engagement on platforms like YouTube.
Key Responsibilities
Edit
green screen-based content
for YouTube and social platforms with professional keying, masking, and seamless compositing.
Create and repurpose videos for
YouTube Shorts , Reels, and other vertical formats — fast‑paced, trend‑aware, and platform‑native.
Use
AI‑enabled tools
to create content faster, including
AI avatars ,
voiceovers , and
visuals . (RunwayML, Synthesia, Pika, etc.)
Take full
ownership
of each video — from rough footage to final export — ensuring storytelling, pacing, and branding are aligned.
Collaborate closely with the growth and content teams to translate scripts, rough edits, and raw recordings into
visually compelling narratives .
Create and follow detailed
storyboards , add motion graphics, dynamic typography, sound effects, and transitions to elevate viewer experience.
IMPORTANT:
Understand how
sound design and audio cues
can enhance video retention and strategically apply them.
Enhance older video content and make them look
brand new
with fresh effects, updated graphics, and modern pacing.
Deliver polished, professional‑quality edits using
Premiere Pro ,
After Effects ,
Photoshop , and
Illustrator
at an
advanced level .
Apply knowledge of
typography, font pairing, color theory, and visual hierarchy
to maintain consistent branding and design appeal.
Optimize every edit to increase
retention at key points (15 seconds, 30 seconds, 2 min & 5 min)
on YouTube and other platforms.
Stay up‑to‑date with trends in AI, video editing, content marketing, and YouTube algorithm changes.
Requirements
3–5+ years
of professional video editing experience, ideally in edtech, YouTube content creation, or educational storytelling.
Adobe After Effects (motion graphics, VFX)
Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator (graphics & visual design)
Familiarity with
AI video tools
and platforms (e.g., Descript, RunwayML, Pika Labs, Synthesia, ElevenLabs).
Strong grasp of
visual storytelling , pacing, transitions, and retention‑focused editing.
Knowledge of
YouTube growth metrics , audience psychology, and content structuring for engagement.
Passion for
continuous learning
— ready to
upskill from the industry’s best minds
and adapt to new tools, trends, and techniques.
Highly
proactive , detail‑oriented, and self‑driven — able to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Deep understanding of
audio design
— how music, ambient sounds, and SFX influence viewer retention and emotional connection.
What You’ll Get
Collaborate with a
fast‑moving growth team
that values creativity, quality, and impact.
Work on
mission‑driven content
that helps millions of professionals break into FAANG and top tech roles.
Opportunity to grow with one of India’s leading edtech startups in an environment that values innovation and experimentation.
Learn directly from
top engineers, PMs, and content leaders
shaping the future of tech education.
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