Video editor for talking heads

Posted 4 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

I'm a Forbes 30 Under 30 founder and content creator posting talking head reels across Instagram and TikTok. I'm looking for a video editor who can take a raw clip (usually 1-3 minutes long) and turn it into clean, engaging short form taking head reels that feels natural and polished without being over-produced. What you'll be editing: Primarily talking head reels between 30 seconds and 3 minutes. The style is clean, direct and creator-led. No heavy effects, complicated transitions, or AI imagery. Good pacing, clean cuts, captions that match my voice, removing ums, ahs, filler, and overall producing a final output that feels like me. Examples of the editing style I'm aiming for: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZfwpXnkqkt/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/DZdFAOtjo7k/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/p/DZUIIT8Omf1/?hl=en What I need from you: - Clean cuts that maintain natural flow and energy in the talking head - Accurate captions styled consistently (font, size, placement - I will share references) - Basic colour grading to ensure consistent look across all content - B-roll or text overlay insertion where relevant based on the script - Fast turnaround - I post regularly and need someone reliable and responsive - Ability to take direction and adapt based on feedback without needing it repeated You're a good fit if: - You have a portfolio of short form talking head content you have - edited for creators or brands - You work independently and flag issues before they become problems - You are fast, organized and communicate clearly - You understand pacing for short form social content specifically What this looks like practically: 1. I will send you raw footage 2. You edit, caption and export in the correct specs for Instagram Reels 3. I review and give one round of feedback. You deliver the final version. To apply: Send me two to three examples of talking head content you have edited in a similar style to the references I listed above. Tell me your typical turnaround time per video and your rate per per video, also a rate for 10 videos per month. Applications without examples will not be reviewed. Thank you!

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 3-6 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $10.00

    -

    $25.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Video Editing
Adobe Premiere Pro
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
    1
  • Invites sent:
    0
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Dec 31, 2025
  • United States
    Tampa6:45 AM
  • $30 total spent
    1 hire, 1 active

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