Video Editor for Instagram Reels

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Summary

Seeking a creative video editor to produce engaging Instagram Reels/Tik Toks for a founder brand. The role involves crafting short, stylish videos that capture the essence of our AI travel app. Ideal candidates will have a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of aesthetics to ensure the content is both visually appealing and informative. Experience with Instagram Reels is essential. The work: Edit 3-5 short-form videos per week from raw footage I send. Mix of: Talking-head Reels (60 seconds, founder update style) Cinematic "come with me" city content (30-45 seconds, no talking, voiceover-driven) Screen-record product demos of Knowmad (20-40 seconds) The occasional carousel prep (I do the design, you'd help with any accompanying b-roll) What you'll get from me: Raw footage organized by folder per video Written brief per video (hook, script, references, target length, CTA) The LUT file Style guide with color palette, font choices, caption style Bank of 10-15 reference Reels whose aesthetic I love A voice guide (I write in lowercase, cut filler, avoid hype language — captions and any text overlays should match) What I'm looking for in you: 3+ examples of Reels you've edited that fit this aesthetic (please link before you pitch — no portfolio, no reply) Ability to work async and turn around 24-48 hours per video Bonus if you have your own social media presence and understand personal brand building Bonus if you travel or make travel content yourself Good communication — asks smart clarifying questions before starting Not a fit if you: Only do high-energy CapCut trending audio edits Need heavy hand-holding on aesthetic decisions Add unrequested "improvements" like emojis or trending sounds without asking Can't show me examples of work in this specific style Pitch me with 3 links to your work + a one-sentence read on the reference brands above. If your vibe matches, I'll send the trial brief within 48 hours

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $10.00

    -

    $27.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Video Editing
Video Post-Editing
Nice-to-have skills
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
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  • Invites sent:
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About the client
Member since Jul 27, 2026
  • United States
    7:38 AM

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