Proactive Video Editor Needed for Client Projects | Paid Test Task Available

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Worldwide

Summary

We’re looking for a proactive video editor to support us across client video projects, including corporate videos, event highlights, interviews, podcasts, social clips, and sizzle-style edits. We need someone who can do more than simply follow instructions. The ideal editor can read a client brief, understand the scope, and make smart editorial decisions without needing to be hand-held through every detail. You should be able to: - Understand the goal of the video and translate it into a strong edit - Make sensible decisions around pacing, structure, b-roll, music, subtitles, and graphics - Flag issues early if something is unclear, missing, or not achievable with the available footage - Communicate proactively and professionally throughout the project - Suggest solutions when problems come up, not just point out blockers - Stay aligned with the agreed scope and timeline We’ll shortlist a few candidates and provide a paid test task to see who best matches our workflow, editing standards, communication style, and ability to interpret a brief. We’re looking for someone reliable, organized, thoughtful, and confident enough to take initiative while still being open to feedback. How to Apply Please include the following in your application: - A link to your portfolio or relevant video samples - A short note on how you handle unclear briefs, missing assets, or footage issues - The secret word: Briefly Applications that include the secret word and show clear, relevant editing experience will be prioritized. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a paid test task.

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $10.00

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    $20.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type

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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Editing
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:15 to 20
  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
  • Hires:
    3
  • Interviewing:
    0
  • Invites sent:
    0
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Jun 29, 2019
  • United Kingdom
    Chippenham6:12 AM
  • $232K total spent
    189 hires, 58 active
  • 9,096 hours

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