Experienced Short-Form Video Editor (Fast Turnaround | Ongoing Work | Multiple Brands)

Posted 6 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

We’re looking for a highly skilled video editor to become an ongoing part of our creative team. This is not a one-off project. We have multiple brands, multiple marketing campaigns, and a constant pipeline of content. Some projects need to be completed within hours, while others have more flexible timelines. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate well, and can consistently produce polished videos with minimal supervision, we’d love to hear from you. ABOUT US We operate several travel, tourism, tech, and entertainment brands with a large and growing social media presence. Our content includes: * Social media videos (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube Shorts) * YouTube videos * Promotional commercials * Historical storytelling * Travel and tourism content * Product promotions * Event recap videos * Brand announcements * Documentary-style pieces Most videos are 60 seconds to 3 minutes, although some projects may be 5–15 minutes or longer. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING * Edit engaging, professional-quality videos from raw footage * Create compelling pacing, storytelling, and visual flow * Add graphics, titles, captions, sound effects, and music * Color correction and basic audio cleanup * Source high-quality stock footage, B-roll, photos, and graphics when needed * Incorporate AI-generated visuals or video elements when appropriate * Match each video’s style to the specific brand and audience * Deliver multiple revisions quickly based on feedback * Organize project files for future updates WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We’re looking for someone who is: * Extremely fast without sacrificing quality * Detail-oriented and highly organized * Excellent at communication * Reliable and responsive * Comfortable working under tight deadlines * Creative while still following brand guidelines * Able to take feedback professionally and implement revisions quickly * Able to juggle multiple projects at once * Proactive about solving problems instead of waiting for instructions REQUIRED SKILLS * Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or equivalent professional editing software * Motion graphics experience (After Effects is a plus) * Strong typography and graphic design sense * Excellent music selection and sound design * Experience editing for social media algorithms and audience retention * Ability to source licensed stock footage and graphics * Familiarity with AI creative tools (Runway, Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, ChatGPT, ElevenLabs, Veo, or similar) IS A MAJOR PLUS TURNAROUND EXPECTATIONS Many projects require a quick turnaround. Others may have a week or more. The ability to prioritize projects, communicate clearly, and consistently meet deadlines is critical. WHEN YOU APPLY Please include: * Portfolio or demo reel * 3–5 examples of your best short-form videos * Software you use * Your typical turnaround time for a 60–90 second video * Your availability each week * Your hourly rate Finally, tell us your favorite movie in the first sentence of your proposal so we know you’ve read the entire job posting.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • < 1 month
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $10.00

    -

    $25.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
AI-Generated Video
Video Intro & Outro
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:3 days ago
  • Interviewing:
    3
  • Invites sent:
    4
  • Unanswered invites:
    1
About the client
Member since Oct 5, 2012
  • United States
    New Orleans6:06 AM
  • $1M total spent
    395 hires, 18 active
  • 27,596 hours

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