Video Editor (Short-Form + Paid Social)

Posted 3 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

We’re looking for a performance-focused Graphic Designer & Video Editor who understands how to create content that converts not just content that looks good. This role is heavily focused on short-form video editing for social media and paid ads. What You’ll Be Doing - Edit UGC-style videos for paid social (TikTok, Meta, Reels, YouTube Shorts) - Add dynamic subtitles, captions, and on-screen overlays - Turn trending formats into branded, performance-driven content - Repurpose raw footage into multiple ad variations - Optimize videos for hooks, retention, and clear CTAs - Static Ads: Performance-focused static images for paid social and display. What We’re Looking For - Strong experience editing short-form social content - Proven work on short-form content - Fast turnaround and ability to produce multiple variations - Strong understanding of subtitles, pacing, transitions, and platform-native editing - Animation skills (basic motion graphics) are a plus - Fluent in English - We value speed, responsiveness, and execution. How to Apply Send: - Portfolio (must include short-form content and ads) - 3 examples of paid social videos you edited - Your rate (hourly or per video) - Your weekly availability If you read so far, write "VIDEO" in the beginning of your proposal.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • < 1 month
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $5.00

    -

    $15.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Graphic Design
Video Editing
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
  • Last viewed by client:2 days ago
  • Interviewing:
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  • Invites sent:
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About the client
Member since Feb 26, 2026
  • ARE
    Sharjah5:53 AM
  • $1.5K total spent
    5 hires, 5 active
  • Sales & Marketing
    Small company (2-9 people)

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