Freelance Social Media Video Editor – Short-Form Content

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Edit around 12–15 short-form social videos monthly.

• Transform raw footage, interviews, and social media content into captivating vertical videos.

• Recognize powerful hooks, reactions, soundbites, and entertaining moments.

• Produce platform-specific edits for Instagram Reels and TikTok.

• Employ captions, cuts, zooms, graphics, sound effects, reactions, and various creative techniques.

• Maintain viewer engagement during slower or less visually stimulating segments.

• Tailor editing strategies to suit different content rather than using a single template.

• Work collaboratively with the social team while independently proposing creative solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in crafting social-first short-form content.

• Deep understanding of Instagram Reels, TikTok, and short-form social media content.

• Strong creative instincts and the capability to make independent editing choices.

• Knowledge of pacing, viewer retention, hooks, and eliminating dead air.

• Skill in making ordinary footage engaging through innovative editing.

• Flexibility to adapt editing style based on footage, concept, and audience.

• Portfolio showcasing Instagram Reels.

• Portfolio showcasing TikTok content.

• Portfolio showcasing social-first interview edits.

• Portfolio showcasing creator/influencer-style content.

• Portfolio showcasing personality-driven videos.

• Portfolio showcasing fast-paced or humorous social content.

• Portfolio showcasing videos where editing significantly enhances entertainment value.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Flexible work schedule with remote options.

• Collaborative and creative work environment.