We are hiring!
All positions are Full-Time and based in Kochi.
Date of announcement: Jan 17, 2026
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About ARPO & Our Work Culture:​
Though a non-profit, ARPO operates with the energy and agility of a startup. We seek passionate individuals who are ready to put in the hard work, take ownership, and dedicate themselves to making a significant, tangible impact across our research and creative initiatives.
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Visit here to know about ARPO and our core values.
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Below listed are the current vacancies we have:
Video Editor & Motion Graphics Design Artist
We are looking for a Video Editor & Motion Graphics Design Artist who can shape strong visual narratives from field footage, archival material, and research-driven content — and also design motion-led visuals for digital platforms, films, and public programmes.
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This role is not just about speed or trends, but about story sense, visual sensitivity, and cultural responsibility.
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What You’ll Do
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Edit documentaries, short films, interviews, reels, and event videos
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Design motion graphics for explainers, titles, maps, archival visuals, and social media
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Work closely with research, production, and outreach teams to translate concepts into visuals
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Maintain visual consistency across ARPO’s digital platforms and campaigns
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Assist in structuring narratives from long-form field recordings and archival material
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Occasionally support on-location shoots and documentation projects
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What We’re Looking For
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Strong skills in video editing and motion graphics (Premiere Pro, After Effects or similar)
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Good sense of pacing, storytelling, and visual composition
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Ability to work with culturally sensitive material with respect and care
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Openness to research-driven and field-based storytelling processes
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Ability to collaborate with researchers, filmmakers, designers, and community partners
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Bonus: experience with documentaries, heritage, travel, or culture-related content
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What You’ll Get
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Opportunity to work on nationally and internationally visible cultural projects
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Mentorship and exposure to heritage research and documentation practices
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A collaborative, learning-oriented work environment
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Scope to experiment with visual language and storytelling formats
