Social Media Clipper + Content Editor

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Summary

Position Overview We are looking for a highly skilled Social Media Clipper & Content Editor who can transform long-form content into engaging, high-performing short-form videos across YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok, etc. This role goes beyond basic editing. You will identify viral moments, create compelling hooks, optimize retention, add captions and motion graphics if needed, and help maximize the reach and impact of our content. The ideal candidate understands storytelling, audience psychology, social media trends, and how to edit for engagement. We like a polished, clean look, nothing too cartoony. Responsibilities: Review long-form podcasts, interviews, presentations, webinars, and live events. Identify high-impact moments, key insights, emotional stories, and viral-worthy clips. Create engaging short-form videos from that Develop strong hooks within the first 1–3 seconds. Edit clips to maintain pacing, energy, and viewer attention. Video Editing: Edit vertical content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Add dynamic captions, text overlays, graphics, animations, zooms, sound effects, and B-roll when appropriate. Color correct and audio enhance footage. Create multiple variations of content for testing and optimization. Deliver polished edits consistently Experience Experience editing podcasts, interviews, keynote presentations, or educational content Understanding of YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook algorithms. Experience working with personal brands, creators, coaches, speakers, or business-focused content. Ideal Candidate We arent looking for a agency. We are looking for someone that that has great communication, easy to work with and wants to work in a company with great culture. You will be a part of the team! Bonus Points Experience with hospitality, business, entrepreneurship, leadership, or podcast content. Compensation: Based on experience Type: Full-Time $35-$40 per hour In order to be considered for this position: READ BEFORE APPLYING **We receive a high volume of automated applications. To show you've actually read this posting, start your message with the words: "Hospitality First" Then send: 1.) A link to your portfolio or work 2.) 2-3 examples of your best short-form edits 2.) A brief explanation of why you would be a good fit for our Instagram channel or what you like about the channel (@the30rule) Applications without these items will not be considered. Thank you!

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $30.00

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    $40.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type

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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
YouTube Video
Instagram Reels
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:yesterday
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
    2
  • Invites sent:
    0
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since May 7, 2025
  • USA
    Costa Mesa8:48 AM
  • $8.8K total spent
    5 hires, 5 active
  • 6 hours

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