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Lokal

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2018

📱 Media

🏪 Marketplace

🌍 Social Impact

💰 $12M Series A on 2021-10

Media • Marketplace • Social Impact

Lokal is a trusted hyperlocal platform dedicated to empowering local communities in Bharat. Founded in 2018, the platform offers a range of services including local news, classifieds, job postings, and matrimony. Designed for India’s diverse linguistic population, Lokal is available in multiple regional languages. It connects users to their local community through timely updates and job opportunities while allowing businesses to advertise effectively to reach their target audience. With over 40 million users, Lokal plays a crucial role in the everyday life of its users, enhancing connectivity and community engagement.

📋 Description

• Edit short-form and mid-length videos such as reels, social media ads, promos, and content explainers. • Implement engaging hooks, dynamic pacing, and a strong narrative rhythm to maximize viewer retention. • Tailor editing styles to suit platform-specific behaviors (e.g., fast cuts for Instagram, scroll-stopping openers for YouTube Shorts). • Enhance video quality through thoughtful color grading, text animations, transitions, and immersive sound design. • Collaborate closely with writers, designers, and creative leads to bring scripts and visual concepts to life. • Stay updated on current editing trends, meme formats, cultural references, and audio trends to keep content fresh and relatable. • Analyze ad performance metrics and apply learnings to improve edits for better click-through and completion rates. • Edit videos in the required language **Kannada**, ensuring linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and strong storytelling for the target audience.

🎯 Requirements

• 1–4 years of experience in video editing for social media or digital content. • Proficiency in editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, or similar. • Strong portfolio of short-form content (reels, ads, promos). • Good understanding of social platform algorithms and engagement tactics. • Strong storytelling instincts, visual creativity, and sound design skills. • **Language proficiency:** Ability to edit in **Kannada** with cultural sensitivity and linguistic command. • Proficiency in **English & Kannada** (written and spoken) for internal coordination and review. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with tight deadlines.