Short-Form Video Editor / Viral Clipper (Christian Content)

We are looking for an experienced short-form editor and clipper who can turn long-form christian based podcast, business, entrepreneurship, and personal brand content into highly engaging short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook. Please read carefully before applying. This is NOT a basic video editing position. We are not looking for someone who simply cuts videos, adds captions, and exports files. We are looking for someone who understands viewer psychology, retention, virality, and what makes people stop scrolling and keep watching. Most of the content will come from podcasts, interviews, business content, entrepreneurship content, and personal brand long-form videos. Responsibilities • Watch long-form content and identify strong moments without timestamps being provided • Create high-performing short-form clips • Add captions, motion graphics, zooms, punch-ins, punch-outs, camera movement, B-roll, sound effects, music, and visual elements where appropriate • Create engaging openings that stop the scroll • Remove dead space and slow sections • Optimize clips for retention and engagement • Follow content standards and feedback • Consistently produce high-quality content designed to perform What We're Looking For We are not looking for a basic editor. We are looking for someone who understands why people watch. The ideal candidate understands: • Hooks • Retention • Audience psychology • Curiosity loops • Pattern interrupts • Storytelling • Pacing • Viral content structure You should know how to: • Identify strong moments from raw long-form content • Create engaging hooks in the first few seconds • Use zooms, punch-ins, punch-outs, and reframing effectively • Change visuals frequently to maintain attention • Add B-roll where appropriate • Use music and sound effects strategically • Keep visual changes happening consistently throughout the video • Create clips that hold attention from beginning to end In most cases, viewers should not be staring at the exact same frame for extended periods of time. We want editors who understand retention, not just editing software. Requirements • Strong short-form editing experience • Strong understanding of hooks, retention, pacing, captions, curiosity, storytelling, and audience psychology • Experience editing for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook • Ability to identify strong moments from raw footage • Experience with podcasts, interviews, business content, or personal brand content is a plus • Strong communication skills • Ability to receive and implement feedback quickly When Applying Please Include 1. Examples of clips you personally created 2. Examples of clips you personally selected from long-form content 3. Explain why you selected those moments 4. Examples of viral clips you have created 5. Walk us through one of your favorite clips and explain: • Why you chose the moment • Why the hook worked • What editing decisions you made • How you maintained retention • Why you believe it performed well 6. Your hourly rate Important We are not looking for someone who needs timestamps provided to them. We are looking for someone who can watch raw content, identify the strongest moments themselves, and create clips designed to maximize engagement and watch time. Application Notice We have reviewed hundreds of applications and can usually tell when an application was written entirely by AI. Using AI as a tool is fine. Using AI to pretend you have experience you don't have is not. Show us your work, your experience, your thought process, and your results. We care far more about what you have actually built and created than how polished your application sounds. If you have real experience, prove it with examples. Long-Term Opportunity We believe in building long-term relationships with great people. One member of our team has been with us since 2017. When we find the right people, we invest in them, grow together, and build for the long term. We are not looking for a short-term contractor. We are looking for someone who wants to help build something meaningful and potentially become a key part of the team for years to come.