TikTok Video Editor with Strong Content Instincts — Higher Education Client

We're looking for a sharp, fast, trend-fluent TikTok editor to bring raw footage to life for a well-known university's official TikTok account. We've got the content strategy and calendar in place; what we need is someone who can take that framework, spot which trends/formats/sounds actually fit it, and turn raw footage from student creators, faculty, and campus events into scroll-stopping, platform-native content that feels authentic and interesting coming from a respected academic institution. Once your edit is approved, our internal team handles the actual posting. Think: less corporate, more "how did a university account get this good." :) What you'll actually do: - Edit raw/UGC footage into polished, TikTok-native videos (pacing, captions, trending audio, on-screen text, transitions) - Write on-screen captions and suggested post captions/hashtags for each video - Flag trending formats/sounds worth adapting within our existing content pillars (your judgment on what's worth jumping on matters) - Deliver finished, export-ready files and a brief note on your content choices to our team on an agreed calendar - Apply our brand guidelines consistently (colors, typography, tone) without making it feel like a corporate ad - Turn around edits fast (sometimes 24–48 hours from raw footage to delivered file) - Incorporate revision notes from our internal review before final delivery - Stay looped in on performance after content goes live so your future recommendations get sharper (we'll share analytics with you) You're a great fit if you: - Have real, visible experience editing for TikTok specifically (not just Instagram Reels repurposed) and can show us your portfolio or past accounts - Know CapCut, Premiere, or similar tools well enough to work fast without sacrificing quality - Understand platform-native pacing, trending audio, hook-in-first-2-seconds structure, and caption/hashtag strategy - Have good editorial instincts (you can tell us why a trend or format is worth using) - Have handled brand guidelines before (fonts, colors, tone) - Are comfortable with an institutional client - Bonus: experience with a university, nonprofit, or other credibility-driven brand What we'll provide: - Raw footage from our student creator cohort and campus events - Brand guidelines (colors, fonts, tone, do's/don'ts) - A content calendar and clear delivery deadlines - Timely feedback/revision notes on each edit Scope & logistics: - 4-6 videos/week to start, with room to grow - Ongoing project (6+ months expected) - Budget: Hourly approx. 10-15 hrs/week to start This is an editing-only role — no posting access or account credentials required We're open to individuals or small teams To apply, please include: - Links to 3–5 TikTok videos you've personally edited (ideally ones that are live on an account) - Your typical turnaround time from raw footage to a delivered, export-ready file We're moving quickly on this — if you're a strong fit, expect to hear back within a few days.