Social Media Video Editor

Short-Form Video Editor for Premium Japanese Lifestyle Brand (Instagram & TikTok) ## About Us Yuzu Marché is a premium online boutique that brings thoughtfully curated Japanese kitchen and lifestyle products to customers in the United States. We focus on authentic products from Japan and create educational, engaging content around Japanese culture, food, and everyday living. We're looking for a creative video editor who can help grow our social media presence through engaging short-form videos. This is a long-term opportunity for someone who understands modern social media editing—not just cutting clips together, but creating videos that people actually want to watch. ## What You'll Do Using footage that I record on my iPhone, you'll create engaging vertical videos for: * Instagram Reels * TikTok * YouTube Shorts Typical videos include: * Product features and demonstrations * Japanese culture and lifestyle * Kitchen tips * Founder stories * Behind the scenes * Customer testimonials * Trending audio/content adapted to our brand ## Responsibilities * Edit 3–6 short-form videos per week (15–60 seconds) * Create strong hooks in the first 3 seconds * Add captions and motion graphics * Use tasteful transitions and zooms * Select music and sound effects when appropriate * Keep pacing engaging while maintaining a premium brand aesthetic * Repurpose footage into multiple variations when possible * Stay up to date on current short-form editing trends ## We're Looking For Someone Who * Has experience editing viral or high-performing Instagram Reels or TikTok videos * Understands audience retention and storytelling * Can make educational content entertaining * Has excellent English communication skills * Is reliable and responsive * Can take creative direction while also suggesting improvements * Appreciates minimalist, premium visual design Experience with food, lifestyle, home, or consumer brands is a plus. Interest in Japanese culture is also a bonus. ## Software Any professional editing software is fine, including: * CapCut * Edit ## To Apply Please include: 1. Your portfolio of short-form videos. 2. Links to Instagram or TikTok accounts you've edited for (if available). 3. Your typical turnaround time. ## What Success Looks Like We're not looking for flashy edits. We're looking for videos that increase watch time, engagement, followers, and ultimately sales. The ideal editor will become a long-term creative partner who helps shape our content strategy as the brand grows.