Short-Form Social Media Video Editor for Event Campaign
Worldwide
I’m looking for an experienced short-form video editor to help create social media content and paid-ad creative for an upcoming event campaign. I will provide raw talking-head videos, event artwork, logos and other creative assets. I need an editor who can turn that material into multiple scroll-stopping pieces of content, not simply cut one long video into a shorter video. Content will primarily be used for: Instagram Reels Facebook Reels TikTok Stories Meta Ads Cultural Understanding Is Important The target audience is primarily an African American urban nightlife audience with strong Hip-Hop and R&B culture influences. You do not need to be located in the United States, but you should understand the culture, music, energy and visual style of this audience. I’m looking for someone who understands the difference between content that feels authentic and culturally relevant versus content that feels generic, outdated, stereotypical or like a nightclub template. Experience editing content for: Hip-Hop and R&B events Urban nightlife DJs and artists Concerts Black entertainment audiences Clubs, lounges and hospitality brands is a major plus. What I'm Looking For The ideal editor understands: Strong hooks in the first 1–2 seconds Short-form social media pacing Clean, readable captions Pattern interrupts Strategic cuts, zooms and transitions Music and sound design Strong calls to action Mobile-first 9:16 editing Creating multiple creative variations from the same raw footage Current Reels/TikTok editing styles without overediting The content should feel current, polished, energetic, culturally relevant and premium without looking cheap or overly flashy. Initial Project I will provide several raw promotional videos and event assets. I would like the editor to turn those assets into a batch of short-form videos, including different hooks, lengths and calls to action. This could become ongoing work through the duration of the campaign if the first project goes well. Important Fast turnaround and good communication are important. When applying, please send 3–5 examples of your strongest short-form promotional, event, nightlife, Hip-Hop/R&B, entertainment or social media advertising edits. Please also answer: 1. Have you edited content specifically for African American, Hip-Hop/R&B or urban nightlife audiences? If so, please send examples. 2. If I give you one 60-second talking-head promotional video, how would you turn it into multiple unique pieces of short-form content rather than simply making one shorter edit? Please include your estimated turnaround time and pricing for an initial batch of short-form edits.
- Less than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 1-3 monthsDuration
- IntermediateExperience Level
$10.00
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$27.00
Hourly- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
Skills and Expertise
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About the client
- United StatesEuless1:44 AM
- $1.4K total spent9 hires, 2 active
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