Hi, I’m Karanveer Thakur—a creative, results-driven short-form video editor. I craft hook-first edits for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, focusing on high-retention content that sparks engagement. I love storytelling through fast-paced, platform-optimised video. I work with creators and brands across fitness, lifestyle, education, and e-commerce, delivering 24–48 hour turnarounds with consistent quality.

Karanveer Thakur

Hi, I’m Karanveer Thakur—a creative, results-driven short-form video editor. I craft hook-first edits for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, focusing on high-retention content that sparks engagement. I love storytelling through fast-paced, platform-optimised video. I work with creators and brands across fitness, lifestyle, education, and e-commerce, delivering 24–48 hour turnarounds with consistent quality.

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Hi, I’m Karanveer Thakur—a creative, results-driven short-form video editor. I craft hook-first edits for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, focusing on high-retention content that sparks engagement.
I love storytelling through fast-paced, platform-optimised video. I work with creators and brands across fitness, lifestyle, education, and e-commerce, delivering 24–48 hour turnarounds with consistent quality.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Short-Form Video Editor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Edited 200+ short-form videos across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, achieving an average view-rate increase of 40%. Designed hook-driven intros (first 1–3 seconds) to reduce scroll-off and boost watch time. Applied trend analysis to adapt editing styles—transitions, text overlays, pacing—to stay platform-native and algorithm-friendly. Collaborated with 15+ clients across fitness, lifestyle, education, and e-commerce. Delivered projects with a fast turnaround (24–48 hrs) while maintaining high quality and consistency.
Junior Video Editor at Digital Content Studio
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Assisted senior editors in producing short-form social content for brand campaigns. Managed raw footage ingestion, colour grading, and audio syncing for weekly content calendars. Gained foundational skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and CapCut under professional mentorship.
Freelance Short-Form Video Editor at Self-Employed | Remote
January 1, 2021 - Present
Edited 200+ short-form videos for content creators and brands across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, achieving an average view-rate increase of 40%. Designed hook-driven intros (first 1–3 seconds) to dramatically reduce scroll-off rates and boost watch time. Applied trend analysis to adapt editing styles — transitions, text overlays, pacing — to stay platform-native and algorithm-friendly. Collaborated with 15+ clients across niches including fitness, lifestyle, education, and e-commerce. Delivered projects with a fast turnaround (24–48 hrs) while maintaining high quality and consistency.

Education

Bachelor of Arts – Mass Communication & Media at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts – Mass Communication & Media at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Adobe Premiere Pro Masterclass – Udemy
April 14, 2021 - March 5, 2022
Social Media Video Strategy – Coursera
January 3, 2022 - March 5, 2026
After Effects Motion Graphics – Skillshare
January 1, 2023 - March 5, 2026
Adobe Premiere Pro Masterclass – Udemy
August 18, 2021 - October 12, 2022
Social Media Video Strategy – Coursera
January 1, 2022 - March 5, 2026
After Effects Motion Graphics – Skillshare
January 23, 2025 - May 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail