Short-Form Video Editor Needed for AI & Stock Footage Projects

Posted 2 quarters ago

Worldwide

Summary

Job Description: We’re looking for a skilled short-form video editor to create engaging, high-quality videos for our brands across Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. You’ll work from provided scripts and turn them into polished short-form videos using a mix of AI-generated visuals, realistic AI people, stock footage, and voiceovers. These videos should feel natural, modern, and believable — not robotic or obviously “AI.” This role is ideal for someone who knows how to make AI-driven content feel human, cinematic, and scroll-stopping. Responsibilities: Create and edit short-form videos (10–30 seconds) Generate or source realistic AI people delivering dialogue naturally on screen Produce or integrate voiceovers that sound human and conversational Source and edit stock footage to support the script and narrative Use AI video tools for generation, enhancement, or editing where appropriate Add clean cuts, light motion graphics, captions, and transitions Format videos for vertical platforms (Reels, TikTok). Follow scripts, brand tone, and creative direction closely but also able to provide creative suggestions. Requirements: Proven experience editing short-form social media videos Demonstrated experience using AI-generated people or avatars in video Experience creating natural-sounding voiceovers (AI or human) Strong experience sourcing and editing stock footage Hands-on experience with AI video tools (generative video, avatars, voice, or enhancement tools) Proficiency with video editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, CapCut, After Effects, or similar) Strong sense of pacing, realism, and visual storytelling Nice to Have: Experience making AI videos that feel cinematic or editorial Familiarity with social media performance best practices Ability to create multiple versions of the same video (hooks, edits, variations) Experience working with brand guidelines and repeatable formats What We Provide: Clear scripts and creative direction Brand guidelines and visual references Ongoing work for the right fit

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
AI-Generated Video
Instagram Reels
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:15 to 20
  • Last viewed by client:2 months ago
  • Hires:
    3
  • Interviewing:
    3
  • Invites sent:
    3
  • Unanswered invites:
    1
About the client
Member since Oct 30, 2018
  • United States
    Mesa1:03 PM
  • $216K total spent
    58 hires, 7 active
  • 2,959 hours
  • Large company (100-1,000 people)

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