Short-Form Social Video Editor for NFL Sports Startup (TikTok/Reels/Shorts)

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Only freelancers located in the U.S. may apply.U.S. located freelancers only

Summary

We're building the future of football content. Instead of editing broadcast footage, you'll be working with original 3D recreations of real NFL plays that fans have never seen before. We're looking for a talented short-form editor who understands what performs on TikTok, Instagram/Reels, YouTube Shorts, and X. This is more than a video editing role. You'll help establish our social presence before the NFL season and then scale it alongside sports creators throughout the season. Responsibilities: -Edit 12+ unique short-form videos each week -Create scroll-stopping hooks and pacing -Add captions, sound, motion graphics, and platform-native formatting -Publish across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and X -Track performance and continuously improve based on analytics -Help establish our content playbook before the NFL season -During the season, clip creator livestreams and publish highlights in near real time You're a great fit if you: -Have experience editing high-performing short-form content -Understand TikTok and social media trends -Can edit quickly without sacrificing quality -Know Premiere Pro, CapCut, DaVinci, or After Effects Have sports editing experience (plus but not required) -Think beyond editing—you understand retention, hooks, and storytelling What we're looking for: We're looking for someone who wants to grow with us throughout the NFL season. This is an opportunity to help build the social presence of an early-stage sports technology company from the ground up. We're more interested in finding the right person than simply the lowest rate. To apply Please include: -Your portfolio and 2–3 examples of short-form videos you're most proud of. Finalists will complete a paid editing test ($75) before we make our hiring decision.

  • Not Sure
    Hourly
  • 3-6 months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • $25.00

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    $45.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Complex project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Social Media Video
Instagram Reels
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
  • Hires:
    3
  • Interviewing:
    0
  • Invites sent:
    0
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Jul 8, 2026
  • United States
    New York10:48 AM
  • $267 total spent
    3 hires, 3 active
  • 3 hours
  • Tech & IT
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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