Social Media Video Editor & Designer – Travel / Tourism Reels

We are a boutique creative and marketing agency that serves several travel/tourism organizations. We are looking for a talented, detail-oriented Video Editor & Social Media Designer to join our freelance roster. Your primary focus will be turning raw, high-quality destination footage (including photography, videography, and interviews) into highly engaging, thumb-stopping Reels and Shorts that drive engagement and destination awareness. This is an ongoing, project-by-project freelance role. If you understand consumer psychology, know how to hook an audience in the first 2 seconds, and love the travel/tourism space, we want to talk to you. Key Responsibilities: - Short-Form Video Editing: Edit raw video footage, B-roll, and interview clips into dynamic, paced-to-perfection Reels - On-Brand Graphic Design: Create clean, premium social media templates, cover covers, and on-screen graphics that align with unique brand guidelines. - Audio & Text Integration: Source trending, copyright-compliant audio, execute crisp audio cleanup, and add engaging, perfectly-timed captions/subtitles. - Platform Optimization: Utilize platform-optimized storytelling frameworks to ensure content is tailored to the specific algorithms and behavioral habits of Instagram and Facebook. Portfolio Required: A strong portfolio showcasing short-form travel, hospitality, or lifestyle video content (please include links to live Reels/TikToks you have created). Software Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, Canva, and/or Photoshop. Tourism/Brand Savvy: Experience working with agency, corporate, or public sector clients is a plus. You understand how to balance creative flair with brand safety and clear messaging. Pacing & Hooks: Deep understanding of modern pacing, trends, transitions, and text overlays that maximize retention. Reliability: Ability to take a creative brief, manage digital assets independently, and stick to project deadlines. Project Details: Work Structure: Fixed-rate contract on a project-by-project basis. Assets Provided: We will supply original captured media files (video footage, lifestyle photography, and/or interview audio). Budget: Please provide a fixed rate per Reel. To Apply: Please submit a brief intro about your experience, your current availability, and 3-5 links to your portfolio or specific short-form video work you've done.