Short-Form Video Editor

Role:Video Editor

Priority Location: Latin America

Working Hours: MondayFriday EST

Salary Range: $1200 - 1500 per month (The final offer is at the clients discretion and depends on the candidates interview result skills and experience.)

Type of contract: Independent Contractor

Type of job: Remote

About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled Short-Form Video Editor to produce high-performing vertical content across platforms including Instagram Reels TikTok YouTube Shorts and LinkedIn.

About the Company: A fast-growing personal brand focused on empowering audiences through digital education and cybersecurity space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit 30120 second vertical videos from:
  • Studio talking-head recordings
  • Podcast panel and interview footage
• Optimize videos for engagement and retention by:
  • Crafting compelling hooks within the first 13 seconds
  • Maintaining tight high-energy pacing
  • Structuring content for maximum watch-time
• Enhance content using:
  • Custom b-roll and overlays
  • Zooms cuts and motion effects
  • Screen recordings where applicable
  • On-brand captions and text animations
• Integrate music and sound effects to reinforce key moments and maintain viewer attention
• Ensure all edits align with an established personal brand voice and visual identity
• Collaborate within existing workflows and systems (primarily Notion)
• Take feedback and iterate quickly to improve performance and match creative direction
  

Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience editing short-form vertical video content (TikTok Reels YouTube Shorts)
• Proven ability to create content that drives high retention and engagement
• Strong understanding of:
  • Hook creation and viewer psychology
  • Pacing and timing
  • Visual storytelling
• Advanced skills in:
  • Burned-in captions and animated text
  • Music selection and timing
  • Strategic use of sound effects
• Proficiency in at least one major editing software:
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Final Cut Pro
  • DaVinci Resolve
• Experience working with layered timelines (video graphics audio)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience editing for content creators influencers or thought leaders
• Familiarity with educational business or tech-related content
• Ability to replicate and maintain a consistent brand style
• Experience working in remote teams and async workflows

Tools & Workflow

• Primary collaboration tool: Notion
• Editing tools: Premiere Pro Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve
• Additional tools (nice to have): After Effects CapCut or similar