Short-Form Video Editor for Instagram Reels

Posted 2 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

I’m looking for a reliable short-form video editor to help edit Instagram Reels for a fitness content brand. The content format is already established. I will provide: All raw footage Detailed editing instructions References and examples Assets, images, and resources The general structure and style for each video Your job is to execute the edits accurately, quickly, and consistently. Responsibilities: Edit vertical 9:16 short-form videos Follow the provided editing instructions precisely Match the pacing and style of existing videos Add clean captions and on-screen text Add appropriate cuts, zooms, sound effects, music, and visual emphasis Use provided images, clips, and resources where instructed Keep the first seconds engaging Export videos ready for Instagram Reels. Make revisions quickly when needed Organize and deliver final files clearly The main content format is “smash or pass” fitness videos, but there may also be related fitness and educational formats. Requirements: Experience editing short-form social media videos Strong understanding of pacing and retention Comfortable editing fitness content Excellent attention to detail Able to follow instructions without improvising unnecessarily Reliable communication Fast turnaround Experience with CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or a similar editor Ability to start immediately This role is not for someone who wants to completely redesign the format or create their own style. I need someone who can accurately reproduce an established style while making the videos feel sharp, clean, and engaging. Workload: Initially, I’d like to test one video. If the test works well, this can become ongoing work with multiple videos per week. Please include: Three examples of short-form videos you edited Your price per completed video Your usual turnaround time The editing software you use Your availability to start The phrase “I follow instructions” at the beginning of your proposal I will provide the selected editor with the footage, instructions, and references for the paid test video.

  • $20.00

    Fixed-price
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Video Editing
Video Post-Editing
Nice-to-have skills
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
  • Hires:
    3
  • Interviewing:
    0
  • Invites sent:
    1
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Jun 2, 2024
  • United States
    Fairfax12:35 AM
  • $6.5K total spent
    18 hires, 5 active
  • 31 hours

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