Podcast Editor & Viral Clip Creator for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & YouTube Shorts

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Summary

We're looking for a talented Podcast Editor and Short-Form Content Creator who knows how to turn long-form podcast episodes into highly engaging, viral-ready clips for social media. If you understand attention-grabbing hooks, fast-paced editing, captions, storytelling, and social media trends, we'd love to work with you. Responsibilities Edit full podcast episodes (audio and/or video) Identify the most engaging moments from each episode Create multiple short-form clips optimized for: Instagram Reels TikTok Facebook Reels YouTube Shorts LinkedIn (optional) Add dynamic captions and subtitles Use zooms, cuts, graphics, B-roll, and visual effects to increase engagement Create compelling hooks within the first 1–3 seconds Format content for each platform's specifications Deliver polished, platform-ready content Requirements Proven experience editing podcasts and viral short-form content Strong understanding of social media algorithms and viewer retention Proficiency with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar software Experience creating animated captions and motion graphics Ability to identify viral moments and compelling stories Strong English comprehension Reliable communication and ability to meet deadlines What We're Looking For We're not just looking for an editor—we're looking for someone who understands how to make content perform. Please include: Links to podcast clips you've edited Examples of Reels, TikToks, Shorts, or Facebook videos you've created Your editing software of choice Your rate per clip and/or per podcast episode A brief explanation of how you identify moments with viral potential Project Scope Ongoing work available Approximately [X] podcast episodes per month Each episode: [30–90] minutes Expected output: [5–15] short-form clips per episode Bonus Skills Experience growing social media accounts through content Thumbnail design Graphic design and motion graphics Knowledge of AI editing tools such as Opus Clip, Descript, or Riverside To apply, start your proposal with the word "VIRAL" so we know you've read the entire job description. We're looking for a long-term partner who can help us consistently create content that gets views, shares, and engagement.

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Video Editing
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Activity on this job
  • Proposals:Less than 5
  • Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
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About the client
Member since Feb 9, 2026
  • USA
    Spencer 12:05 PM
  • $30 total spent
    2 hires, 1 active
  • Media & Entertainment
    Small company (2-9 people)

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