Short-Form Podcast Video Editor Needed (Test Project for Long-Term Position)

I'm looking for a skilled short-form video editor to help turn podcast content into engaging Instagram Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts. This project will start as a paid test project with the opportunity for long-term ongoing work if the editing style is a good fit. I will provide one podcast episode, and your task will be to create 2 different short-form videos from the content. The goal is to find an editor who understands: * Hooks and audience retention * Viral short-form pacing * Captions and subtitles * Zooms, cuts, and sound effects * Social media storytelling * Clean modern editing styles What You'll Do * Review the podcast footage provided * Identify strong moments/hooks * Create 2 engaging short-form videos * Add captions, transitions, sound effects, and pacing optimized for social media * Deliver vertical videos ready for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts Ideal Editor * Experienced with short-form content * Understands podcast clipping and repurposing * Knows how to improve watch time and retention * Comfortable with fast-paced editing styles * Reliable communication and turnaround ## Preferred Software * Adobe Premiere Pro * After Effects * CapCut * DaVinci Resolve * Final Cut Pro Deliverables * 2 short-form vertical videos * 9:16 format * Captions included * Platform-ready exports To Apply Please send: 1. 2–3 examples of short-form videos you've edited 2. Your turnaround time 3. Your editing software 4. Any podcast or talking-head content you've worked on This is a paid test project, and successful candidates may receive ongoing weekly work. Budget: $20 Fixed Price Project Type: Test Project → Potential Long-Term Work Requirement; Must be a rising Talent its a three days delivery project