Short-Form Video Editor & Content Producer for Pet-Business Brand

Diamond Care Collective is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Short-Form Video Editor & Content Producer for a paid September pilot, with the opportunity to continue under a three-month contract from October through December. Diamond Care Collective provides marketing and business-management support to veterinary practices and other animal-focused businesses. Although DCC is a startup, our content must feel cinematic, polished, cohesive, high-quality, and intentional. Our content should balance: Professionalism and credibility Fun, warmth, and personality Strong visual storytelling A polished, cinematic brand experience I am not looking for generic talking-head edits with basic captions. The right person should know how to elevate educational and promotional content through pacing, sound design, motion graphics, stock footage, stock photography, visual hooks, B-roll, branded graphics, and other creative elements. 🐾 About the Role This is not an editing-only position. I am looking for someone who can help lead the short-form video process from concept through performance review. My primary responsibilities should be reviewing the content plan, providing feedback, and filming the requested footage. The selected editor should be able to research ideas, provide creative direction, plan what needs to be filmed, and transform the footage into content that captures attention while representing the DCC brand accurately. You will also collaborate with DCC’s graphic designer to ensure that videos, Reel covers, and static graphics complement one another and create a cohesive social media presence. 🐾 Content Formats and Creative Direction DCC’s video content will not consist exclusively of talking-head videos. Future content may include educational videos, cinematic brand content, mini-vlogs, voiceovers, narrated storytelling, music-led edits, promotional content, and combinations of multiple formats. The selected person must be able to provide detailed pre-production direction based on the needs of each concept. This may include scripts or talking points, required B-roll, shot lists, voiceover instructions, filming angles, visual references, and any additional footage needed to execute the idea successfully. The goal is for me to receive a clear enough plan to know exactly what needs to be filmed while still allowing the editor to contribute original creative direction and use their professional judgment. 🐾 September Pilot Deliverables The selected candidate will be responsible for: Planning and editing three short-form videos per week Delivering approximately 12 completed videos during September Keeping most videos under 2½ minutes Ensuring no video exceeds three minutes unless additional length is approved Researching relevant business, marketing, pet-industry, and audience topics Researching both text-based and visual hooks Developing original concepts based on DCC’s established content pillars Providing scripts, talking points, shot lists, and clear filming instructions Creating an organized content plan for review before filming Entering approved plans, instructions, deadlines, and progress updates into Notion Editing talking-head footage into engaging, high-quality content Incorporating captions, transitions, music, sound effects, B-roll, motion graphics, stock video, stock photography, and branded elements when appropriate Enhancing and balancing audio for clarity and consistency Creating a cohesive Reel cover or thumbnail for each video Coordinating with DCC’s graphic designer on visual direction Completing up to 3 revision round per video when needed Tracking the performance of published videos Providing an end-of-month analytics report with observations and recommendations All stock assets used must be appropriately licensed for commercial social media use. 🐾 Creative Direction DCC’s content should feel professional without becoming overly corporate, stiff, or boring. The goal is to combine expertise with personality, creativity, and visual interest. Because Diamond Care Collective operates within a unique niche, there may not be many directly comparable brands to reference. You should be comfortable adapting inspiration from beauty, hair, food, fashion, lifestyle, and other service-based brands while ensuring the final content remains relevant to veterinary and pet-business professionals. You should understand that a visually attractive video is not automatically an effective video. Every creative decision should support attention, retention, audience connection, or the overall content goal. 🐾 Required Qualifications Demonstrated experience editing short-form content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts Strong creative direction and visual storytelling skills Experience creating motion graphics and incorporating stock assets Knowledge of hooks, pacing, retention, captions, and platform-friendly editing Ability to make talking-head and educational content feel dynamic Strong audio-editing and sound-design skills Understanding of social media analytics and content performance Ability to follow established brand guidelines while contributing original ideas Strong communication, organization, and deadline management Ability to collaborate with a graphic designer Ability to work independently without constant follow-up Willingness to receive and apply detailed feedback Reliable availability throughout the pilot Experience using Notion is strongly preferred. Experience with business, marketing, consulting, veterinary medicine, pet retail, grooming, boarding, daycare, or another animal-focused industry is a major bonus, but it is not required. 🐾 Project Structure and Compensation Initial engagement: Paid September pilot Onboarding and pre-production: Begins in August September deliverables: Approximately 12 short-form videos September pilot budget: $200 fixed price Payment option: Two $100 milestones or one $200 end-of-project payment Performance review: October 1 Potential Q4 contract: $400 per month from October through December Continuation is not guaranteed. It will be based on editing quality, communication, collaboration, reliability, ability to meet deadlines, creative direction, content performance, and how well the overall working relationship develops. The September rate is an introductory startup pilot rate intended to test the workflow and partnership. If the pilot is successful, the selected editor will be considered for the three-month Q4 contract. Pricing may be reevaluated again in the future as the company, content needs, workload, and performance grow. 🐾 Selection Process Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete one trial edit using footage provided by Diamond Care Collective. The assessment will include: One short-form video A 48-hour turnaround One revision opportunity Evaluation of creative direction, pacing, audio, captions, motion graphics, stock assets, brand interpretation, storytelling, and visual quality Finalists will then be invited to a brief video interview before the final hiring decision is made. 🐾 Application & Hiring Timeline This posting will remain open until Saturday, August 8 at 12:00 PM noon Central Time. Applications will be reviewed throughout Saturday and Sunday, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Saturday August 8 by 12pm CT: Selected candidates will be contacted regarding the editing assessment trial. Monday, August 10 by 11:59 PM CT: Assessment submissions are due after the 48-hour completion period. Thursday, August 13 by end of day: Candidates selected for final interviews will be contacted. Friday, August 14: Final video interviews will be conducted. Only candidates selected to move forward at each stage will be contacted. 🐾 How to Apply Please submit: A brief introduction and explanation of why this project interests you 2-4 examples of your strongest short-form edits At least one example of talking-head, educational, business, or service-based content, if available Examples demonstrating motion graphics or creative use of stock assets Your answers to all application questions Confirmation that you understand the September pilot budget and potential Q4 contract structure Please begin your proposal with the word DIAMOND so I know you reviewed the complete posting.