Senior Viral Reels Video Editor (Instagram / TikTok / YouTube Shorts)

Senior Viral Reels Video Editor (Instagram / TikTok / YouTube Shorts) Overview We are looking for an elite-level Viral Reels Video Editor to help explode the social media presence of Inside Success TV — one of the fastest-growing entrepreneurial and success-focused media brands online. This is not a basic editing job. We want someone obsessed with virality, storytelling, retention, pacing, and creating content that dominates Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook. You’ll be editing content featuring high-level entrepreneurs, celebrity guests, business leaders, luxury lifestyles, behind-the-scenes moments, podcast clips, interviews, and success-driven content designed to generate millions of views and massive audience growth. We are looking for a top-tier editor who understands: - Viral short-form content - Retention-based editing - Social-first storytelling -Audience psychology - High-energy pacing - Hook-driven content - Platform-native editing styles The ideal candidate can take raw footage, interviews, podcast clips, behind-the-scenes content, or founder content and transform it into highly engaging short-form videos designed to generate: - Views - Shares - Engagement - Followers - Brand authority - Viral reach You should have an exceptional eye for pacing, storytelling, sound design, subtitles, visual hooks, and attention retention. This role will work closely with our content, marketing, and video teams to produce high-performing reels across: - Instagram Reels - TikTok - YouTube Shorts - Facebook Reels - LinkedIn video content What We Need Help With - Short-Form Video Editing Edit viral-style reels and short-form videos for Inside Success TV and associated personal brands Create attention-grabbing hooks within the first 1–3 seconds Use modern editing techniques optimized for retention and engagement Turn long-form footage into highly consumable short-form clips Add: - Dynamic captions - Motion graphics - Zooms and transitions - Sound design - Music selection - Visual effects where appropriate - B-roll overlays - Meme-style or cultural editing elements when relevant Creative Strategy & Content Optimization Understand current social media trends and viral content formats Recommend editing styles, pacing improvements, and creative concepts Collaborate with our marketing and content teams on: - Hook strategy - Thumbnail/frame selection - Caption direction - Viral formatting - Content repurposing Help identify which clips have the strongest viral potential Workflow & Team Collaboration Work efficiently with our internal creative and marketing departments Maintain fast turnaround times while keeping high production quality Organize project files and revisions professionally Be proactive in suggesting improvements and testing new creative approaches Ideal Candidate We are specifically looking for someone who: - Has extensive experience editing viral short-form content - Understands platform-native editing styles for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts - Has a strong portfolio demonstrating high-performing content - Understands audience retention and watch-time optimization - Has excellent storytelling instincts - Is highly creative while still performance-focused - Can take direction but also bring fresh ideas proactively - Operates at a professional, reliable, and high-output level Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in: - Entrepreneurial or business content - Personal brands - Podcast clips - Luxury/high-end branding - Documentary-style social content - Motivational or educational content - High-growth social media brands Important We are not looking for: - Beginner editors - Template-only editors - Generic montage creators - Slow communicators - Editors unfamiliar with viral short-form trends We are looking for: - Someone obsessed with great content - Someone who understands retention and virality - Someone fast, creative, and detail-oriented - Someone who can help elevate the brand visually - Someone capable of producing elite-level social content consistently Scope & Engagement - Remote position - Ongoing editing work available - Flexible structure for the right candidate - High-volume content opportunities - Potential long-term role for the right person To Apply Please send: - A brief overview of your editing experience - Links to your best short-form content examples - Portfolio/showreel - Examples of reels or shorts that achieved strong performance - Your preferred editing software and workflow Please also answer the following questions: - Please confirm hourly rate and that you are good with 10hr per week to start and attending meetings where necessary - Please confirm you are NOT an agency - we will only onboard 1 PERSON and you will be required to use UPWORK time track/screen recorder. NO OUTSOURCING! 1. Can you share 3–5 examples of short-form videos you’ve edited that performed exceptionally well? Please include: - Platform - View count - Engagement metrics if available - Your role in the editing process 2. What do you believe makes a reel or short-form video go viral? Please explain your approach to: - Hooks - Retention - Pacing - Captions - Storytelling - Sound design 3. Walk us through your editing workflow from raw footage to final delivery. How do you approach: - Clip selection - Story structure - Music - Motion graphics - Revisions - Export optimization 4. How do you stay up to date with trends across Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts? - What creators, brands, or styles inspire your editing approach? 5. If we gave you a 30-minute interview or podcast episode, how would you identify the best moments to turn into viral clips? - What signals or instincts guide your selection process? We are looking for a world-class short-form editor — someone who understands not just video editing, but how to create content that captures attention, drives engagement, and grows audiences at scale. Thank you