Reliable Short-Form Video Editor for Weekly 40–60 Second Videos

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Summary

We are looking for a reliable short-form video editor to help us edit social media videos on a weekly basis. The videos will be short, usually between 40 and 60 seconds, and will be used for platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook. The ideal candidate should be able to create clean, modern, engaging edits that keep the viewer’s attention and make the content feel professional. Project Details: We need approximately 8 videos per week. Each video will be 40 to 60 seconds long. The budget is $10 USD per video. This is a long-term opportunity if the quality, communication, and delivery time are good. Responsibilities: Edit short-form videos from raw footage or provided clips. Add subtitles/captions when needed. Add background music when appropriate. Add basic transitions, zooms, cuts, and visual effects to make the video more engaging. Improve pacing and remove unnecessary pauses or mistakes. Format videos correctly for vertical social media content, mainly 9:16. Follow examples or references that we provide. Deliver videos on time every week. Requirements: Experience editing short-form content for social media. Ability to create videos that feel dynamic, clean, and professional. Good understanding of pacing, captions, hooks, and viewer retention. Ability to follow instructions and examples. Reliable communication. Fast turnaround time. Basic English communication is required. Preferred Skills: Experience with CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar tools. Experience editing content for businesses, creators, agencies, or personal brands. Ability to add animated captions. Ability to choose good music and sound effects. Understanding of social media trends is a plus. Budget: The rate is $10 USD per video. We need around 8 videos per week, which means approximately $80 USD per week. If the work is consistent and high quality, this can become a long-term collaboration. How to Apply: Please send: A short introduction about your experience. Examples of short-form videos you have edited. The editing software you use. Your usual turnaround time for one 40–60 second video. Confirmation that you agree with the $10 USD per video rate. We are looking for someone responsible, creative, and consistent. If you are a good fit, we would like to start with a test video and then continue with weekly work. example¨ https://www.instagram.com/reels/DWGqWtVERtd/

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
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Mandatory skills
Video Editing
Adobe Premiere Pro
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  • Last viewed by client:yesterday
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About the client
Member since Jun 7, 2021
  • United States
    Hartford9:38 AM
  • $2.5K total spent
    16 hires, 1 active
  • Sales & Marketing
    Small company (2-9 people)

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