Social Media Editor

We’re not looking for someone who “edits videos.”
We’re looking for someone who creates!. You’ll be the engine behind the online presence of many entrepreneurs in Oahu, Hawaii— turning raw clips, mic drops, and real-life chaos into thumb-stopping Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts/Longforms that make people stop scrolling and start sharing. This role is for someone who’s obsessed with storytelling, knows how to craft cold opens that hook in 1.5 seconds, and understands the difference between a video and one that builds a brand and gets views. You’ll live in the world of short-form content. You’ll know what’s trending before it’s trending. You’ll bring ideas to the table, move fast, and help us grow across platforms with content that hits hard, looks clean, and feels real. What You’ll Do: *Work with Niko, project director and main shooter. As well as Maketing manager and Real Estate agent Lexi. (we mostly focus on Real Estate Content, but we work with people on other industries) *Edit killer short-form content — Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts, and micro-clips for stories and ads. * Craft hooks and cold opens — You’ll know how to grab attention fast. The first 3 seconds are your art form. * Write captions that convert — Smart, punchy, on-brand copy that makes people stop, laugh, or take action. * Cut podcast clips (not often)— Find the gold in longer conversations and turn it into viral, snackable clips. * Add captions, graphics & motion — You’ll know how to use text, movement, and pacing to keep retention high. * Follow trends — You live on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram. You study what’s performing — tone, pacing, framing, hashtags, music— and adapt fast. * Brand alignment — Every edit matches the tone, humor, and energy of our world: bold, funny, smart, and a little rebellious. * Experiment and optimize — Test new formats, edit styles, and thumbnail hooks. Try AI tools. You’ll Fit This Role If You… * Live and breathe content. You don’t just consume — you analyze. * Know what makes a video viral: structure, emotion, retention, and story. * Edit fast — speed matters as much as precision. * Have an eye for aesthetics (composition, fonts, pacing, rhythm). * Love working with entrepreneurs, and creators. * Speak fluent YouTube + Instagram algorithm. * Can balance creativity with consistency — not just one viral post, but sustainable growth. * Are obsessed with improvement. You study creators like Alex Hormozi, Iman Gadzhi, Colin & Samir, Dan Martell, Ali Abdaal, and other industry leaders. * Love feedback, iteration, and constant growth. Experience & Skills: * 2 + years editing for social or digital content. * Strong command of editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve). * Familiar with badic motion graphics / animation tools. * Comfortable working with or learning AI caption tools (Submagic, Captions.ai, Descript, etc). * Understanding of video hooks, retention metrics, and social media analytics. * Bonus but not required: experience with AI video editing tools like Kling, Higgsfield or somewhat of the sort. Why You’ll Love It: You’ll be the creative engine behind a fast-growing media presence spanning real estate, entrepreneurship, fitness, and lifestyle. You’ll have creative freedom, direct access to the team. You won’t be stuck waiting on approvals for weeks — if you have a good idea, we’ll test it by tomorrow. You’ll build a portfolio of high-performing content across major platforms — and see your work go live to tens of thousands of people every week. If you’ve ever wanted to grow with a brand that’s part business, part adventure, and part social experiment, this is your chance. How to Apply: Apply on Upwork with a Cover Letter. A link to your best edits (Reels / TikToks / Shorts). Optional: Inlcuded in your cover letter who your favorite current trend or creator is and what podcasts you listen to around content creation,  Include the word “Momentum” somewhere in your message so we know you actually read this.