Job Description
Job description
• Design
• India
• Contract
• Yes
Overview
CACTUS is a remote-first organisation and we embrace an accelerate from anywhere culture. You may be required to travel to our Mumbai office based on business requirements or for company/team events.
We are looking for Contractor, Video Editor/Animator to develop appealing story in a unique way and correctly express the words and feelings the writer is trying to convey in the script.
Many times it’s easy and more appealing to narrate a story through audio-video medium with art of storytelling. Animated graphics and motion visual appeals far more then long written content.
Responsibilities
• Taking brief from stakeholders. Understanding the deliverable and recommending / solving the problem through pitching in good ideas to communicate the point across with powerful film/animation/audio-video.
• Ability to express the written script through unique audio-video/animation.
• Making complexed messages more appealing and emotional.
• Have a mindset to tell a story in a unique way and correctly express the words and feelings the writer is trying to convey in the script.
• Following a script, screenplay or outline
• Input sound to enhance footage, which may include selecting music and writing voice-overs.
• Input graphics to enhance footage.
• Digitally splicing film and video and synchronizing them into one rough cut file.
• Working closely with writer and art director to present a final product that matches his or her vision.
#LI-Remote
Qualifications and Prerequisites
• Possess 4 – 6 years of experience with advertising agency or film firm.
• Completed graduation in Multimedia, Video Editor.
• Good training in multimedia and communications helpful.
• Proficiency in editing software programs specifically Adobe Premier Pro.
• Ability to take and follow direction, while also having a creative eye for improvements.
• Independent worker capable of managing project on his/her own.
• Ability to perform is fast paced environment.
• Should be able to handle work pressure.
• Positive attitude.
• Liaising between the marketing and design teams to ensure deadlines are met.
• Good command on English language.
Application Process
• Round 1: Interview with Creative Team.
• Round 2: Video Design Test.
• Round 3: Interview with Head of Design Team.
Additional Information
CACTUS is a company powered by its inclusive community spirit. We're a melting pot of perspectives, breaking down barriers between different styles of thought to democratise access to scientific knowledge.
At CACTUS, there's opportunity for growth around every corner. You are encouraged to experiment, challenge yourself, stretch your capabilities, and take risks. If you are interested in building products that move innovation forward, then a career with us will sound like your jam. At CACTUS, you’ll discover the true extent of what’s possible through AI, have the autonomy to shape your career, embrace an accelerate-from-anywhere lifestyle, and make an impact.
At the heart of everything are our researchers – we help enable their success, and every move we make is about creating a positive impact in the world of science.
Together we,
Power research. Empower people.
About CACTUS
Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is a leading science communication and technology company. It specializes in AI products and solutions that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. CACTUS also offers medical communications under its brand Cactus Life Sciences. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.
Awards and Recognition
• Cactus Communications has consistently ranked among the top 20 on the global list of the Top 100 Companies for Telecommute Jobs since 2016.
• Recognised as ‘Employers of the Future’ two years in a row in 2026 and 2026, in a study by LeadUp Universe, Fortune India and Work Universe
• Recognised as One of India’s Top 100 best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work® in 2026
• Winner of ‘Best Innovation Leveraging AI Services’ at AWS AI Conclave 2026
• Recognized as one of the Best Companies for Millennials 201+ by Times Ascent and Learning & Organisation Development Roundtable
• Emerged as one of India’s Top 10 Safe Workplaces for Women in a survey conducted by Rainmaker in 201+
• Ranked #1 among India’s Great Mid-Size Workplaces by Great Place to Work® Institute in 2017
• Design
• India
• Contract
• Yes
Overview
CACTUS is a remote-first organisation and we embrace an accelerate from anywhere culture. You may be required to travel to our Mumbai office based on business requirements or for company/team events.
We are looking for Contractor, Video Editor/Animator to develop appealing story in a unique way and correctly express the words and feelings the writer is trying to convey in the script.
Many times it’s easy and more appealing to narrate a story through audio-video medium with art of storytelling. Animated graphics and motion visual appeals far more then long written content.
Responsibilities
• Taking brief from stakeholders. Understanding the deliverable and recommending / solving the problem through pitching in good ideas to communicate the point across with powerful film/animation/audio-video.
• Ability to express the written script through unique audio-video/animation.
• Making complexed messages more appealing and emotional.
• Have a mindset to tell a story in a unique way and correctly express the words and feelings the writer is trying to convey in the script.
• Following a script, screenplay or outline
• Input sound to enhance footage, which may include selecting music and writing voice-overs.
• Input graphics to enhance footage.
• Digitally splicing film and video and synchronizing them into one rough cut file.
• Working closely with writer and art director to present a final product that matches his or her vision.
#LI-Remote
Qualifications and Prerequisites
• Possess 4 – 6 years of experience with advertising agency or film firm.
• Completed graduation in Multimedia, Video Editor.
• Good training in multimedia and communications helpful.
• Proficiency in editing software programs specifically Adobe Premier Pro.
• Ability to take and follow direction, while also having a creative eye for improvements.
• Independent worker capable of managing project on his/her own.
• Ability to perform is fast paced environment.
• Should be able to handle work pressure.
• Positive attitude.
• Liaising between the marketing and design teams to ensure deadlines are met.
• Good command on English language.
Application Process
• Round 1: Interview with Creative Team.
• Round 2: Video Design Test.
• Round 3: Interview with Head of Design Team.
Additional Information
CACTUS is a company powered by its inclusive community spirit. We're a melting pot of perspectives, breaking down barriers between different styles of thought to democratise access to scientific knowledge.
At CACTUS, there's opportunity for growth around every corner. You are encouraged to experiment, challenge yourself, stretch your capabilities, and take risks. If you are interested in building products that move innovation forward, then a career with us will sound like your jam. At CACTUS, you’ll discover the true extent of what’s possible through AI, have the autonomy to shape your career, embrace an accelerate-from-anywhere lifestyle, and make an impact.
At the heart of everything are our researchers – we help enable their success, and every move we make is about creating a positive impact in the world of science.
Together we,
Power research. Empower people.
About CACTUS
Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is a leading science communication and technology company. It specializes in AI products and solutions that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. CACTUS also offers medical communications under its brand Cactus Life Sciences. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.
Awards and Recognition
• Cactus Communications has consistently ranked among the top 20 on the global list of the Top 100 Companies for Telecommute Jobs since 2016.
• Recognised as ‘Employers of the Future’ two years in a row in 2026 and 2026, in a study by LeadUp Universe, Fortune India and Work Universe
• Recognised as One of India’s Top 100 best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work® in 2026
• Winner of ‘Best Innovation Leveraging AI Services’ at AWS AI Conclave 2026
• Recognized as one of the Best Companies for Millennials 201+ by Times Ascent and Learning & Organisation Development Roundtable
• Emerged as one of India’s Top 10 Safe Workplaces for Women in a survey conducted by Rainmaker in 201+
• Ranked #1 among India’s Great Mid-Size Workplaces by Great Place to Work® Institute in 2017
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Contractor| Video Designer|Animator position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Jaipur offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.