Short-Form Video Editor (Vertical Reels/TikTok) — Ongoing, High Volume

CreativeCave is an AI-forward media production and creative advertising studio based in Orlando / Tampa / St. Petersburg, FL. We produce high-volume short-form content (Reels, TikToks, Shorts) for brands in skincare, health & wellness, real estate, and professional services. We're scaling ahead of a major relaunch and building a bench of elite short-form editors for long-term, ongoing work. This is not a one-off gig. Our best editors work with us week after week, and volume grows as you prove yourself. WHAT YOU'LL EDIT - 30-60 second vertical videos (9:16) for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts - Talking-head content with dynamic captions, punch-ins, and b-roll - Trendy, fast-paced TikTok-style edits with motion graphics, sound design, and transitions - UGC-style and brand ad content for client campaigns Here's the quality bar - you should be confident you can match or beat these: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C278Bveu-cc/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1uebnHuxNr/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3VcFnfrFgB/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0pCepguWLt/ WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Proven short-form vertical editing portfolio (a must - don't apply without one) - Strong instincts for hooks, pacing, and retention - you understand why a video holds attention, not just how to cut it - Clean, error-free captions: fluent English with zero spelling/grammar mistakes - Motion graphics and sound design skills (Premiere Pro / After Effects / CapCut Pro or equivalent) - Comfort with AI-assisted editing workflows and tools - we're an AI-forward studio and move fast - Capacity for 10+ videos per week with 24-48 hour turnarounds - Reliable communication and the ability to take feedback and revise quickly HOW HIRING WORKS 1. Apply with your portfolio and the answers below 2. Shortlisted editors complete one PAID test edit from our raw footage 3. Top performers move into ongoing weekly work immediately TO APPLY, INCLUDE: 1. A link to your portfolio (vertical short-form work specifically) 2. A link to the single edit you're most proud of, and one sentence on why 3. How many 1-minute vertical videos you can edit per week, and when you can start 4. Your hourly rate, and roughly how long a 45-second talking-head edit with captions, b-roll, and sound design takes you 5. Whether you're an independent editor or an agency 6. Start your proposal with the word "OVERKILL" so we know you read this Applications without a short-form portfolio or the items above will not be considered.