Market and remuneration

This is the encouraging part. For those who have the skill, there is no dearth of opportunities. Videos and other digital material need constant editing, and there needs to be a trained person to do it day in and day out. In fact, there are special editors for even the promos that are made for the upcoming movies and TV shows. Lately, a few publishers have even been working on video promos for books. The industry has opened up and now includes advertising, music videos, movie, online channels and even education among many other fields.

With the kind of television and other programming changing, the work and functions of a video editor are also evolving. They are needed to convert rudimentary footage into professional videos, and also edit professional shots to exciting material for television and other mediums. They need to work with music, dialogue as well as sound effects, and often end up working with a team of people who ensure a seamless viewing experience for the viewer.

Job openings can be found in various organisations from media houses to online platforms, advertising agencies as well as companies working with television and film services. Other options include working with content companies on a range of products from education to entertainment. This basically allows an aspirant to choose the work according to his abilities and likes perhaps with a news organisation, a filmmaking unit or even a small time agency. Those who can teach, are desperately sought after by professional institutions to train students. A fresher can expect a salary in the range of Rs. 22,000 to Rs. 27,000 per month.