Short Form video editor
Worldwide
# Short-Form Video Editor for Premium Sports Brand We're looking for a talented short-form video editor to join our team and help create viral, cinematic content for a fast-growing football apparel brand. Our goal isn't to make average social media videos—we want edits that stop the scroll, tell a story, and make people want to share them. ## Responsibilities * Edit short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts * Create fast-paced, engaging edits with strong pacing and storytelling * Incorporate sound design, transitions, motion graphics, captions, and visual effects where appropriate * Color grade footage and deliver polished, premium-looking content * Work with our team to execute creative concepts around athletes, product launches, and brand campaigns ## Requirements * Strong portfolio of short-form content (sports, lifestyle, or DTC brands preferred) * Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or similar software * Excellent sense of timing, pacing, and retention-focused editing * Ability to meet deadlines and communicate clearly * Comfortable receiving feedback and iterating quickly ## Bonus Points * Experience editing sports content * Motion graphics or VFX experience * Understanding of social media trends without relying on overused templates * Ability to help shape creative ideas, not just execute them ## To Apply Please include: 1. 3–5 of your best short-form edits (not a compilation reel) 2. A brief explanation of your editing style 3. Your rates (hourly or per video) 4. The word **"KUT"** at the top of your proposal so we know you read the entire job post We're looking for someone who wants to build a long-term relationship and consistently produce world-class content.
- Less than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 1-3 monthsDuration
- ExpertExperience Level
- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
Skills and Expertise
Activity on this job
- Proposals:10 to 15
- Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
- Interviewing:3
- Invites sent:7
- Unanswered invites:3
About the client
- United StatesCarlsbad2:13 AM
- $22K total spent35 hires, 16 active
- 184 hours
- Individual client
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