Social Media Video Editor

Social Media Video Editor Part-Time | Remote | Flexible Hours | Paid Contractor Position Reports To: Head of Social & Community About The Hidden Jams: The Hidden Jams is the cheat sheet for music discovery. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, The Hidden Jams leverages the wisdom of fanbases to sort artist catalogs, rank songs, identify deep cuts, and surface the hidden jams that deserve more recognition.Think Rotten Tomatoes, but for music catalogs.Our mission is to help fans discover better music through the collective voice of fans, not algorithms. We're building a fan-powered movement around music discovery, artist fandom, and community-driven storytelling, and we're looking for a talented Video Editor to help bring that vision to life across social media. The Opportunity: We're looking for a creative editor who understands how to make people stop scrolling. You'll work directly with our social team to transform raw footage, artist content, fan interviews, festival coverage, podcasts, trends, and original concepts into engaging short-form content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and other social platforms. If you're constantly studying what works on social, obsessing over pacing, hooks, captions, and storytelling, and can turn a simple idea into a compelling video, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do: -Video Editing -Edit short-form content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and X -Transform raw footage into highly engaging social-first content -Create compelling hooks, pacing, transitions, and storytelling structures -Add captions, graphics, motion elements, and platform-native effects -Repurpose long-form content into multiple short-form assets -Creative Collaboration -Collaborate with the social team on content concepts and execution -Bring fresh editing techniques and creative ideas to content production -Help develop repeatable content formats and series -Stay current on editing trends and platform best practices -Content Production Support -Organize and manage video assets -Maintain brand consistency across all video content -Support rapid-turnaround editing for events, artist announcements, contests, and campaigns -Deliver content on deadline in a fast-paced environment What We're Looking For: Must-Haves -Strong video editing skills with a portfolio of short-form content Experience with CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar software -Understanding of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts best practices -Strong sense of pacing, storytelling, and audience retention -Ability to work independently and manage deadlines -Passion for music, entertainment, and internet culture Preferred Experience: -Experience editing content for music, entertainment, media, creators, or brands -Motion graphics experience -Basic graphic design skills -Familiarity with social media analytics and performance metrics -Experience editing event or festival content Bonus Points: -You attend concerts, festivals, or live music events -You're active in music communities online -You understand fan culture and music fandoms -You've helped grow social accounts through content creation -You can identify social trends before they become oversaturated What You'll Gain: -Real-world experience creating content for a growing music platform -A strong portfolio of music and entertainment content Creative ownership and input on content strategy Direct collaboration with a passionate team building something meaningful -Opportunities to work on artist campaigns, festival coverage, and community-driven projects Potential for expanded freelance or long-term opportunities as The Hidden Jams grows. How To Apply Please send: -A short introduction -Links to your portfolio, social accounts, or editing work -3-5 examples of content you've edited that you're proud of -Your favorite hidden jam or underrated song