Video Editor for Triathlon Reels

I’m looking for a talented social media video editor to create energetic, colour-popping Instagram Reels for the People’s Triathlon Series in New Zealand. I already have a very clear style in mind. I’ll provide examples of previous reels that show the pacing, structure and overall feel I’m after, along with Spotify links for the tracks I’d like used. You won’t need to invent a completely new style — the job is to understand the references and recreate that same energy using footage from our events. All footage is already organised into individual event folders, so you won’t be digging through one giant pile of random files. The reels will generally be 30–45 seconds long and will include a mixture of: Fast, action-packed hype reels More emotional event-day recaps Swim, bike, run and finish-line footage Athletes, supporters and the wider event atmosphere I don’t need logos, graphics or heavy text overlays added. The branding is already visible throughout the event footage, so the focus should be on choosing great clips, cutting them tightly to the music and making the event look exciting. The visual style needs to be: Bright, vibrant and colour-popping Fast-paced where appropriate Clean and modern Cut closely to the beat Full of movement, energy and emotion Please avoid cheesy transitions, excessive effects, unnecessary overlays, muted colours, vintage looks, sepia filters or anything else that takes away from the natural colour and action of the footage. We’ll begin with one paid trial reel at USD $30. If the style is right, the initial project will include approximately 5–10 reels @ $30 per reel, with ongoing work available throughout the triathlon season. I’d like the first trial reel completed within 48 hours of receiving the footage and reference material. There will be times that a short "recap" reel is required within 24 hours, and that will be paid at 50usd. When applying, please send: Examples of sports, fitness or event reels you’ve edited Your strongest example of editing footage tightly to music A quick note confirming you’re comfortable closely following supplied reference reels The editing software you use Please don’t send a generic showreel without pointing me toward the work that is most relevant to this project.