Short Form Video Editor (Outdoor Cooking Brand) - Ongoing Work

I’m launching a new short-form content brand focused on outdoor cooking, mountain lifestyle, POV storytelling, and cinematic food content. I’m looking for a creative video editor who can take footage from Meta smart glasses, iPhone, GoPro, and DJI microphones and turn it into engaging vertical videos for: - Instagram Reels - TikTok - YouTube Shorts The style should feel immersive, cinematic, natural, and modern rather than overly commercial or template-driven. Initial paid test: The first project will be a 20-second vertical creative test using footage from an outdoor steak cook. The purpose of the test is to evaluate: - Opening-hook selection - Footage selection - Pacing and retention - POV integration - Music choice - Natural audio and sound design - Food-editing instincts - Color consistency and overall polish This is not intended to be a complete full-length video. I want to see your creative interpretation of the footage and the style you would bring to the project. Test deliverable: - One approximately 20-second vertical edit - 9:16 format - 1080 × 1920 or higher - H.264 MP4 - No watermark - No revision required for the initial test - Music must be properly licensed or clearly identified - Please do not publish or use the footage publicly without written permission Budget for the initial test: $40 fixed price Potential ongoing work: If the test is a strong fit, there is potential for ongoing paid work editing approximately 4–12 short-form videos per month, depending on production volume and results. Future edits may include: - Outdoor cooking - POV travel and driving footage - Mountain and adventure lifestyle - Food and product content - Repurposing longer YouTube videos into Shorts - Occasional longer-form storytelling projects Initial ongoing work would likely be priced per video, with the possibility of a monthly package once volume becomes consistent. Ideal editor You should have strong experience with: - Short-form social video - Hooks and audience retention - Cinematic food or lifestyle editing - POV footage - Music and sound design - Color correction across multiple cameras - Creating cohesive stories from imperfect or loosely structured footage Experience with outdoor, adventure, automotive, cooking, travel, or lifestyle content is a plus. You may use Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or another professional workflow. The quality of the result matters more than the specific software. To apply Please include: 1. Two or three examples of your most relevant short-form edits 2. Your typical rate for a 30–60 second vertical video 3. Your estimated turnaround time 4. The editing software you use 5. Whether you handle music licensing and sound design 6. Your availability for ongoing monthly work Please also answer: If you received 60–90 minutes of outdoor cooking footage, what would you look for first when choosing the opening hook? Generic proposals without relevant examples or an answer to the question above may not be considered. I’m looking for someone who can potentially become a long-term creative partner, not simply complete one isolated edit.