Short form video editor

We are looking for a skilled video editor to join our team on a long-term basis. Your role will be to take short-form clips extracted from long-form YouTube videos and turn them into highly engaging content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. This is a long-term position with consistent monthly work. RESPONSIBILITIES Edit 60 short-form videos per month Create engaging videos ranging from 30–60 seconds Improve pacing and retention through strong editing Add professional captions and text overlays Integrate relevant B-roll footage when appropriate Use light motion graphics to enhance viewer engagement Apply sound effects and audio enhancements Perform basic color correction and color grading Deliver content on time and communicate effectively REQUIREMENTS ✅ Experience editing Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts ✅ Strong understanding of pacing, storytelling, and viewer retention ✅ Excellent cutting and trimming skills ✅ Professional captions and text animations ✅ B-roll integration and light motion graphics ✅ Sound design and sound effect implementation ✅ Basic color correction and color grading ✅ Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (preferred) ✅ Reliable communication and ability to meet deadlines ✅ Open to feedback and revisions BONUS QUALIFICATIONS ⭐ Portfolio containing viral short-form content (10K+ views or more) ⭐ Understanding of Instagram and TikTok algorithms ⭐ Experience working with creators, personal brands, or business content ⭐ Ability to identify what makes a clip engaging and shareable ⭐ Experience extracting viral moments from long-form videos ABOUT VIRAL CLIP SELECTION We strongly prefer editors who already understand how to identify and extract viral moments from long-form content. However, if you are a strong editor and do not yet have experience with clip selection, that's okay. We have an internal process and will teach you how to identify high-retention and viral-worthy clips over time. PAID SAMPLE PROJECT If you are shortlisted, we will provide you with ONE paid sample project. Sample Details: Edit 1 short-form clip (30-60 seconds) Show us your editing style while maintaining the core message Sample : (paid upon completion if you are chosen to move forward) We will evaluate: Editing quality Pacing and retention techniques Caption design Sound effects and audio enhancement Motion graphics usage Color grading Overall creativity and attention to detail This sample helps us assess your editing skills and determine whether your style is a good fit for our content. STYLES WE LIKE 1- https://youtube.com/shorts/DLND-0I2FmM?si=ySf9DNRFLh0ChWkg 2-https://www.behance.net/gallery/250530337/Instagram-Reels-Video-Editing-for-E-Commerce-Brands?tracking_source=search_projects|short+form+video+editing&l=6 3-https://www.behance.net/gallery/244170235/Talking-Head-Video-Edit-Social-Media-Ads?tracking_source=search_projects|short+form+video+editing&l=21 4- https://www.behance.net/gallery/250109639/Modern-Short-Form-Video-Editing?tracking_source=search_projects|talking+head+shorts&l=0 5- https://www.behance.net/gallery/249984695/Modern-Short-Form-Video-Editing?tracking_source=search_projects|talking+head+shorts&l=8 **IF YOU CAN'T MATCH THE SAMPLES QUALITY DO NOT APPLY** ONGOING COMPENSATION $500/month depending on experience and quality Long-term position Consistent workload of 60 videos per month TO APPLY Please send: Your portfolio Examples of short-form content you have edited Examples of videos that achieved strong performance (if available) Your preferred editing software A brief explanation of how you approach editing for viewer retention IMPORTANT To confirm that you have read the entire job post, please begin your proposal with the word "I CAN MATCH THE QUALITY". Applications that do not start with I CAN MATCH THE QUALITY will not be considered. We are looking for an editor who understands how to keep viewers watching through strong cuts, sound design, pacing, captions, and clean editing—not someone who simply trims clips.