Expert Tiktok/Instagram video editor required

Expert TikTok Video Editor Needed (Long-Term) About Me I’m building a personal brand in the entrepreneurship and education space. My goal is to create some of the highest quality TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts content in my niche. I’m not looking for a basic editor. I’m looking for someone who genuinely understands how viral short-form content is created today and can advise on edits that improve retention, watch time and engagement. This is a long-term position for the right person. ⸻ What I Need You will take my raw footage and transform it into highly engaging short-form videos that feel premium, fast-paced and natural. Your editing should be comparable to the quality seen from the best creators on TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. This includes: * Professional pacing and storytelling * High-retention editing * Clean transitions * Motion graphics * Animated captions * Sound design * B-roll integration * Zooms and punch-ins * Visual emphasis * Callout graphics * Pattern interrupts throughout the video * Colour correction and grading * Audio enhancement * Background music that complements the content * Smooth masking and tracking * Speed ramps where appropriate * Dynamic framing and reframing * Professional visual effects only where they genuinely improve retention ⸻ You MUST Know How To Create Please only apply if you already have experience creating videos like the following: * Twin version videos (multiple versions of the same person interacting on screen) * Split screen conversations * Clone effects * Tier list videos * Ranking videos * Green screen edits * Face tracking edits * Object tracking * Motion tracked graphics * Cinematic B-roll sequences * High-energy educational edits * Lifestyle edits * Talking head videos with engaging visuals * Documentary-style storytelling edits * Before vs after edits * Comparison videos * Hook-heavy TikTok edits ⸻ Editing Style I’m Looking For You should understand modern short-form editing techniques used by the top creators today, including things such as: * Strong first 1 to 3 second hooks * Frequent but purposeful pattern interrupts * Fast visual pacing without feeling chaotic * Sound effects that enhance, not distract * Dynamic subtitles * Layered B-roll * Motion blur transitions * Camera movement created in post * Smooth keyframing * Object masking * Cutaways that reinforce what is being said * Visual storytelling * Retention-focused editing * Emotion-building music * Punch-in zooms * Visual callouts * Seamless transitions * Professional colour grading * Premium-looking graphics * Clean animations * Strategic use of silence before impactful moments * Strong ending that encourages engagement I also want an editor who keeps up with current trends and understands what editing styles are performing well right now across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts. If you simply edit videos without understanding audience retention, this role is not suitable. ⸻ Bonus Skills It would be a huge advantage if you also understand: * TikTok retention psychology * Scroll-stopping hooks * Viral pacing * Storytelling structure * Creator economy trends * Short-form content strategy * AI tools that improve workflow * CapCut * Adobe Premiere Pro * After Effects * DaVinci Resolve * Photoshop for thumbnails or graphics * Motion design ⸻ What I Expect I want someone who can also make recommendations. For example: * “This section is too slow.” * “I’d add B-roll here.” * “Let’s use a sound effect here.” * “I’d remove these 4 seconds.” * “This hook could be stronger.” * “I’d add a pattern interrupt here.” * “This transition would improve retention.” I want an editor who thinks creatively instead of simply following instructions. ⸻ Proof of Work (Very Important) To be considered, you MUST provide the following: 1. Links to your BEST TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts edits. 2. Videos that YOU personally edited. 3. Please explain exactly what you did on each video (editing, motion graphics, captions, sound design, colour grading, VFX, etc.). 4. If the content went viral, include the view count where possible. 5. Tell me which software you used. 6. Tell me how long each edit took. Please do not send random portfolios or videos downloaded from the internet. I want to see work that you personally created. If a video was edited by a team, clearly explain which parts were your responsibility. ⸻ Application Questions Please answer every question: 1. How many years have you been editing short-form content? 2. Which software do you use? 3. Do you use Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut or DaVinci Resolve? 4. Have you created twin version videos before? 5. Have you created tier list videos before? 6. Have you worked with educational creators? 7. Have you edited videos that achieved over 100,000 views? 8. Have you edited videos with over 1 million views? 9. What editing techniques do you believe currently perform best on TikTok? 10. How do you improve audience retention? 11. If I gave you a 60-second talking head video, how would you approach editing it? 12. How quickly can you deliver a 60-second video? 13. Are you available for long-term work? 14. Approximately how many videos can you edit per week? 15. What makes your editing better than other editors? ⸻ Who I’m Looking For I’m looking for someone who takes pride in producing world-class edits and genuinely enjoys creating content that performs. Quality is far more important to me than rushing through projects. If you’re passionate about creating engaging, high-retention short-form content and can consistently deliver exceptional work, I’d love to hear from you.