Expert Short-Form Video Editor (Viral Reels & Podcast Clips)

Overview We are looking for a highly skilled short-form video editor who specializes in transforming long-form interviews, podcasts, and talking-head videos into engaging, high-retention short-form content. This is a long-term opportunity with a large volume of content. We already have a content system, clip selection process, and editing framework. Your role is to take source footage and create attention-grabbing, emotionally engaging, professionally edited short-form videos. What You Will Be Editing Podcast interviews Long-form conversations Talking-head videos Testimonials Educational content Personal stories Source footage ranges from 10 minutes to 2+ hours. Responsibilities Edit Short-Form Videos Create: Instagram Reels TikTok videos YouTube Shorts Facebook Reels Optimize for Retention Videos must: Grab attention immediately Maintain viewer interest Create emotional engagement Encourage comments, shares, and saves Add Professional Captions Clean subtitle formatting Dynamic word highlighting Easy mobile viewing Enhance Storytelling Remove filler words Remove dead space Improve pacing Create stronger emotional flow Organize Deliverables Provide: Final MP4 Thumbnail image Source project files when requested Editing Style We Want Think: Alex Hormozi style clips Diary of a CEO clips Modern podcast reels Viral interview clips High-retention social content We are NOT looking for: Wedding edits Cinematic montages Corporate videos Slow-paced editing Technical Requirements Experience with: Adobe Premiere Pro CapCut Pro Final Cut Pro DaVinci Resolve Must be comfortable editing vertical content (9:16). Deliverables Each video should include: 1080 x 1920 vertical format Burned-in captions Clean audio Optimized pacing Export-ready MP4 Volume of Work Starting workload: 10–20 videos per week Potential growth: 50–100+ videos per month This is intended to become a long-term position. What We Value Most Storytelling ability Hook creation Viewer retention Editing speed Consistency Communication To Apply Please provide: 1. Portfolio Send 3–5 examples of: Podcast clips Talking-head content Viral reels TikTok edits YouTube Shorts 2. Answer This Question What is the most important element in the first 2 seconds of a short-form video? 3. Answer This Question If given a 30–60 minute podcast, how would you identify and create 10 strong short-form clips from it? 4. Include This Word Start your application with: VIRAL Applications without this word will not be considered. Paid Test Project Shortlisted candidates will receive: One podcast/interview recording Specific instructions One paid test edit The purpose is to evaluate: Storytelling Pacing Retention Caption quality Overall editing skill Ideal Candidate You are: Fast Detail-oriented Creative Reliable Experienced with short-form content Able to follow a structured workflow We are looking for someone who can become a long-term part of our content production team and help scale a large volume of high-quality short-form video content.