Independent Short-Form Video Editor (Eye for aesthetic with minimal direction)

Posted last month

Worldwide

Summary

We are looking for a talented, proactive, and aesthetically sharp Video Editor who can work independently with minimal direction. I will provide the content direction, hooks, and overall strategy. Your role is to take raw footage and turn it into polished, high-performing short-form videos that perfectly match our brand aesthetic across Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. Responsibilities: Edit raw footage into scroll-stopping Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts Apply current trends, strong hooks, pacing, and retention techniques Maintain a consistent premium brand aesthetic (color grading, text style, transitions, mood) Make creative editing decisions independently while following the provided strategy Deliver clean, well-organized project files on time Work proactively with minimal back-and-forth Requirements: Strong portfolio of short-form video editing (Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts) Excellent eye for aesthetic, pacing, and premium branding Ability to understand and execute creative direction with little supervision Proficient in CapCut, Premiere Pro, or similar Reliable, fast communicator, and detail-oriented Experience in wellness, lifestyle, beauty, fashion, or luxury brands is a big plus To apply for this position please attach social media pages where your videos are posted. If we can do a trial phase before committing, that would be great. This is a long-term collaboration for the right person. If you can match our aesthetic and deliver quality work independently, we’d love to hear from you.

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • $10.00

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    $30.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type

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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Video Editing
Adobe Premiere Pro
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
  • Last viewed by client:last month
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
    3
  • Invites sent:
    8
  • Unanswered invites:
    4
About the client
Member since Feb 27, 2026
  • Ireland
    Limerick7:53 PM
  • $814 total spent
    10 hires, 7 active
  • 48 hours

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