Experienced Short-Form Video Editor Wanted – Ongoing Work ($30 Per Video)

Posted 4 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

We're looking for a talented video editor who knows how to create attention-grabbing short-form content that performs well on social media. Most videos are between 1–2 minutes long, with the average video around 90 seconds. Responsibilities Edit short-form videos for social media Add captions, sound effects, music, and engaging visual elements Use zooms, cuts, and pacing techniques to improve retention Incorporate B-roll and stock footage when appropriate Deliver polished, professional content with a fast turnaround Ideal Candidate ✔ Has experience editing content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts ✔ Understands viewer retention and how to keep people watching ✔ Can follow brand styles while bringing creative ideas to the table ✔ Communicates well and meets deadlines ✔ Has a strong portfolio of short-form content Compensation $30 per video Consistent workload available Long-term opportunity for the right editor Application Instructions Please submit: 1. Three examples of your best short-form edits 2. A short Loom video (1–2 minutes) introducing yourself 3. Answers to the following: Where are you based? What editing software do you primarily use? How many videos can you comfortably edit each week? We're specifically looking for editors who can produce content that feels fresh, engaging, and optimized for today's social media platforms. If you have a proven track record of creating videos that hold attention and drive engagement, we'd love to review your work.

  • $30.00

    Fixed-price
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Video Editing
Adobe Premiere Pro
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
  • Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
    1
  • Invites sent:
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About the client
Member since Nov 21, 2025
  • USA
    Brooklyn4:06 AM
  • $2.6K total spent
    9 hires, 4 active

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