Short-form clips editor

Posted 3 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

# Short-Form Video Editor for Comedians (Long-Term Opportunity) We're looking for a talented short-form video editor to join our team and edit content for comedians and comedy brands. This role is ideal for someone who can work independently, understands what makes clips perform well on social media, and can consistently deliver high-quality content with minimal supervision. ### What You'll Be Doing * Reviewing long-form comedy content and identifying the best moments. * Creating engaging short-form clips for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook. * Editing clips with strong pacing, captions, zooms, cuts, and other elements that improve retention. * Cleaning and enhancing audio when needed. * Organizing and selecting clips from larger batches of content. * Managing deliverables and communicating professionally with clients when required. ### What We're Looking For * Proven experience editing short-form content. * Strong understanding of comedy timing and audience engagement. * Ability to work independently and make creative decisions. * Good audio editing skills. * Experience creating captions and social-media-ready content. * Reliable, organized, and able to meet deadlines consistently. * Comfortable handling client work and maintaining a professional standard. ### To Apply Please send: 1. Examples of short-form content you've edited. 2. A brief description of your editing process. 3. Your availability each week. 4. Why you'd be a great fit for editing comedy content. We're looking for editors who can become a long-term part of our team and consistently deliver high-quality work.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • < 1 month
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $5.00

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    $10.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Video Editing
Adobe Premiere Pro
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
  • Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
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About the client
Member since Jun 16, 2026
  • Denmark
    10:46 PM
  • Sales & Marketing
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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