Instagram Reels Editor — Lifestyle Brand (Per-Video, Ongoing)

We are a premium lifestyle retail brand operating in Jamaica. We need a fast, reliable Reels editor who can execute briefs precisely and deliver clean files without hand-holding. This is a per-video, ongoing role. We brief you. You deliver. No meetings, no back-and-forth. What you will do: - Receive a written brief with shot direction, on-screen text, caption, and music direction - Pull footage from our shared Google Drive content library (already graded and organized) - Edit a 9:16 vertical Reel between 7 and 25 seconds depending on the brief - Deliver a clean MP4, no watermarks, within 24 to 48 hours of briefing Technical requirements: - First frame must open on a strong, clear, visible image. No black screens. No fade-ins. No dark transitions. Instagram uses the first frame as the feed thumbnail. - Brand logo must appear within the first 3 seconds - Music must hook in the first second. We use modern dancehall, Afrobeat, and premium hip-hop. No generic or stock music. - Export in 9:16 vertical format, minimum 1080p - Deliver as a separate file per video What this is NOT: - Not a shooting role. All footage is provided in Google Drive or pulled from stock. - Not a strategy or creative role. The brief tells you exactly what to make. - Not a slow role. 48 hours maximum turnaround per video. Requirements: - Strong short-form video editing skills in CapCut, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or equivalent - Experience editing Reels for lifestyle, fashion, cannabis, or consumer brands - Ability to work independently from a Google Drive library without needing files packaged or explained - Reliable communication and consistent delivery - Portfolio showing at least 3 examples of short-form video or Reels work Rate: $10 to $15 USD per video depending on complexity. Volume: 8 to 12 videos per week, ongoing. TO APPLY: Share your portfolio with at least 3 Reels or short-form video examples relevant to this role. Test task required