IIT Madras Professional Video Editor Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 28 Aug

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has released its Professional Video Editor Recruitment 2026 notification, inviting applications for 1 post on a contract basis under Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt.158/2026. The IIT Madras Professional Video Editor Recruitment 2026 notification was issued on 14 August 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online through the institute's careers portal until 28 August 2026. Applicants need a degree in Visual Communication, Multimedia, Animation, Film Editing, Digital Media, Mass Communication, or a related field, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience. The Professional Video Editor role at IIT Madras requires proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Canva, Adobe Audition, Motion Graphics, Colour Correction, AI-powered Creative Tools, and Blackmagic HyperDeck Operations, reflecting the technical depth expected for producing polished educational and institutional video content. Selection for this IIT Madras post follows a multi-stage process comprising Shortlisting, a Test/Interview, and Document Verification. The selected candidate will receive a monthly pay ranging from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 45,000, positioning this as a competitive opportunity for video editing professionals with a strong creative software toolkit. Interested candidates should apply online through the ICSR careers portal at icandsr.iitm.ac.in well before the 28 August 2026 deadline, since there is no application fee for any category. This role sits within IIT Madras's Institutional Communications and Strategic Relations wing, which handles video production for institutional events, course content, and outreach material, giving the selected Professional Video Editor exposure to a wide mix of academic and administrative video projects across the campus. Candidates with a strong show-reel demonstrating motion graphics and colour correction work are likely to stand out at the shortlisting stage for this competitive single-post opening. Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools is increasingly valued in institutional media roles like this one, since it speeds up routine editing tasks and frees the editor's time for higher-value creative work on flagship videos.

• Degree in Visual Communication, Multimedia, Animation, Film Editing, Digital Media, Mass Communication, or a related field
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Canva, Adobe Audition, Motion Graphics, Colour Correction, AI-powered Creative Tools, and Blackmagic HyperDeck Operations

• Not specified in this notification

• Degree in Visual Communication, Multimedia, Animation, Film Editing, Digital Media, Mass Communication, or related field
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Canva, Audition, Motion Graphics, Colour Correction, AI creative tools, and Blackmagic HyperDeck Operations

No application fee for any category

• Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 45,000 per month

1. Applications must be submitted online on or before 28 August 2026
2. Visit the official ICSR careers portal at icandsr.iitm.ac.in and use the Apply Online link
3. Alternatively, visit the official website of IIT Madras to complete the application
4. Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details
5. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format
6. Review all details carefully before submitting the form
7. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference
8. Retain your application reference in case of follow-up correspondence