Short-Form Video Editor for Talking-Head Content (Reels, Shorts, TikTok)

Short-Form Video Editor for Talking-Head Content (Reels, Shorts, TikTok) I'm looking for a reliable short-form editor to turn raw talking-head footage into scroll-stopping vertical videos. What you'll be doing - Editing 30–90 second talking-head clips from raw footage I provide - Cutting filler words, dead air, and false starts to keep the pacing tight - Adding dynamic captions - Layering in b-roll, images, and zoom-ins to hold attention - Subtle sound design, transitions, emphasis SFX, ducked background music - Audio cleanup of cuts to remove harsh sounds - Delivering 9:16, ready to publish to Reels, Shorts, and TikTok You're a strong fit if you - Have a portfolio of short-form talking-head work (please link examples, this matters more than anything else you write) - Understand retention editing: hooks in the first 2 seconds, pattern interrupts, payoff - Can lock into a consistent visual style once we land on one - Communicate clearly and hit your deadlines Bonus points - Experience editing for Wedding Planners - A feel for what's currently working on each platform - Willingness to suggest hook variations or pull thumbnail-worthy quotes Logistics Volume: 3-5 videos per month, ongoing Turnaround: Within a week of receiving the footage Budget: Ideally, I'd like to pay per video, so if you can give me a quote based on that or at least a per minute of finished video that'd be great. Happy to pay more for someone who requires minimal briefing/managing. To apply, please send - 2–3 links to talking-head shorts you've edited (not reels of every style you can do, specifically this kind of work) - Your rate (per video or per finished minute) -One sentence: what separates a great short-form edit from a forgettable one?