We’re looking for a short-form video editor to help scale HyperX social content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. You should have a strong instinct for what keeps people watching, how to hook within the first second, and how to edit in a way that feels native to TikTok and Reels NO AI GENERATED CONTENT. What You’ll Do Edit short-form videos (15–45s) for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts Turn raw footage, influencer content, and internal shoots into engaging, platform-native assets Cut for retention, pacing, and entertainment (not just clean edits) Add: captions/subtitles on-screen text memes, overlays, and light motion design Select music/sound effects aligned with trends and gaming culture Create strong hooks in the first 1–2 seconds Iterate quickly based on feedback Must-Have Strong experience editing TikTok / Reels / Shorts Deep understanding of: hooks pacing retention editing platform trends Proficiency in: Video editing software for social media (Premiere, DaVinci, CapCut, Edits) Experience with captions (Premiere, CapCut, etc.) Ability to match different content styles: meme POV product-focused creator/influencer cuts Fast + reliable turnaround Comfortable with feedback and quick revisions Nice to Have: Gaming industry or esports content experience Understanding of gaming culture, trends, and humor Motion design / After Effects skills Thumbnail or cover design experience Experience working with brands or social teams Based in Southern California (LA / Orange County) for occasional on-site shoots and video capture support

Upwork Video Editor Brief – Northampton Nursery (AOK Studios) Project Overview We're looking for an editor to put together three videos from a 3-day project we filmed for Northampton Nursery. The project follows the transformation of a residential backyard as the crew excavates the space and installs a new flagstone patio. This edit should feel clean, polished, and professional while showcasing the craftsmanship and transformation of the project. Storytelling is important, but pacing should stay engaging throughout. Footage includes: Sony A7S III footage (S-Log) Drone footage 3 days of coverage Before, during, and after construction Deliverables 1. Website Video (30–60 seconds) This is the primary deliverable. The goal is to showcase Northampton Nursery's work in a way that builds trust with potential customers visiting their website. The edit should tell the story of the project from start to finish: Establishing drone shots Before shots of the yard Excavation Crew working Installing the flagstone Detail shots of craftsmanship Finished reveal Final hero drone shots Focus on smooth pacing, clean transitions, and making the project feel premium. 2. Before & After Hype Video (20–40 seconds) This video should focus almost entirely on the transformation. Think: Strong before shots Quick progression through construction Dramatic reveal of the finished patio Impactful pacing Music-driven edit The transformation should be the hero of this edit. 3. Social Reel (15 seconds) Creative freedom. Use whatever moments you think make the strongest short-form piece. Could focus on: Satisfying construction moments Drone reveals Equipment Stone placement Quick transitions Before & after moments The goal is simply to create something engaging that performs well on Instagram. Editing Style We are looking for edits that are: Fast paced without feeling rushed Clean and modern Story driven Premium Natural color grading Strong use of sound design Music that builds energy Please avoid: Overused transition packs Excessive motion graphics Flashy effects Trend edits that won't age well Less is more. Color Color grade all Sony footage. Match drone footage so everything feels cohesive. Keep colors natural and vibrant. Audio Please include: Sound effects throughout Ambient construction audio where appropriate Music that fits the pacing Audio should help sell the project rather than overpower it. Captions No captions are needed. Export Requirements Please provide: 4K export 1080p export if possible H.264 (.mp4) AOK Editing Standards At AOK Studios, we prioritize storytelling over flashy editing. Every shot should have a purpose. Keep clips moving, but don't rush important moments. Build toward the final reveal, maintain visual consistency, and let the transformation speak for itself. Pay attention to shot selection, pacing, music, sound design, and color grading to create an edit that feels polished, intentional, and professional. If you think a sequence could be improved by rearranging shots or trying a different structure, we're open to creative input. We value editors who can elevate the footage rather than simply assemble it.

We are seeking a skilled developer to assist with audio processing tasks, focusing on stem separation and cleaning up old music tracks. The ideal candidate will have experience in audio post production, sound mixing, and audio mastering. This project requires attention to detail and the ability to enhance audio quality effectively.

We are looking for a skilled video editor to help edit short-form video content for multiple brands in trending social media formats. This role is focused on creating engaging, scroll-stopping edits for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. We will provide the raw footage, creative direction, and any brand-specific notes. We are looking for someone who can take that content and turn it into polished, on-trend videos that feel native to social media. The ideal candidate understands current editing trends, pacing, hooks, captions, transitions, sound usage, and how to keep viewers engaged within the first few seconds. Responsibilities include: Editing short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and similar platforms Creating videos in trending social media formats Adding captions, text overlays, music, sound effects, transitions, and visual elements as needed Following brand direction while still bringing creative editing ideas to the table Turning raw footage into clean, engaging, high-performing social content Making revisions based on feedback Requirements: Experience editing short-form social media videos Strong understanding of TikTok/Reels trends and editing styles Ability to create fast-paced, engaging edits Attention to detail with captions, timing, and overall flow Reliable communication and ability to meet deadlines Experience with CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar editing software To apply, please submit: Examples of short-form videos you have edited Any relevant portfolio or social media links Your typical turnaround time for short-form edits Your rate per video or hourly rate We are looking for someone who can potentially support us on an ongoing basis across multiple brands.

We are looking for a highly artistic and creative multimedia editor to produce polished, engaging, and professional videos for online courses and mentoring programs. The content is educational/ instructional — we need someone who can turn raw footage, screen recordings, and teaching material into clear, visually compelling, and student-friendly videos that maintain strong engagement and learning value. Key Responsibilities: • Creatively edit course and mentoring videos with strong pacing, storytelling, and visual flow to keep students engaged • Add motion graphics, animations, lower thirds, diagrams, and on-screen elements to explain concepts clearly (After Effects) • Professional audio cleanup, noise reduction, voiceover syncing, mixing, and sound design for clear instruction • Photo retouching, image enhancement, thumbnails, and graphic elements for course materials • Deliver high-quality final videos optimized for online platforms (clear, branded, with good color grading) Requirements: • Strong artistic/creative portfolio showing engaging video editing, especially educational, course, explainer, or mentoring-style content • Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Audition (DaVinci Resolve a plus) • Experience making instructional content that is both visually appealing and easy to follow • Excellent eye for detail, timing, and educational pacing • Reliable communication and quick turnaround with feedback What We Value Most: Creativity that serves education — making complex topics visually interesting and easy to learn while keeping a professional, premium feel. How to Apply: Please submit: • Links to your portfolio/reel with examples of course, training, explainer, or mentoring videos (show creative elements and clean instruction style) • Brief note on your experience with educational content

What You’ll Do You'll take footage we film (one on one interviews with journalists, photographers, editors + event clips and selfie style content) and transform it into polished, punchy and graphic heavy social-first video - while still maintaining an editorial tone. Interview topics will largely focus around AI, free press, local news and other topics relevant to the journalism space. If your favorite place to be is locked in on edit, we want to hear from you. To Apply Please include a link to your portfolio and/or social channels and three links to videos you’re especially proud of. Responsibilities - Edit editorial content: 1-3 interviews (from 20-40 minute remote or in-person raw footage) per week, delivering at least two vertical short-form videos (for TikTok, Reels, Shorts) + 1 horizontal YouTube video per week - Create editorial, brand aligned graphics that help tell the story - Source and integrate b-roll (stock, archive, etc.), copyright free music and sound effects to make the video sing - Maintain visual brand consistency across all clips (colors, fonts, bugs/watermarks, lowerthirds, etc.) Who You Are - Video editing and editorial motion graphics extraordinaire (you thrive on thinking of unique ways to tell a story beyond raw footage) - Expert in After Effects and Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro or other video editing software - You get excited thinking of what bells and whistles you can add to a video to make it more engaging and shareable - A tech whisperer: You find solutions to tech glitches that plague our time - Familiar with file sharing services like Google Drive, WeTransfer, Dropbox, Frame io - Fluency in short-form, vertical video best practices (while maintaining an editorial style) - Reliable and communicative - Familiarity with AI video editing tools like Opus Clip is a plus - Journalism/newsroom/editorial experience is a plus

I am looking for a talented, all-in-one comic creator (writer and illustrator) to help me bring a children's graphic novel concept to life. I have a general storyline, rough script, and character concepts, but I need help with the full scriptwriting and storyboarding phases. I need a professional who can take my high-level ideas and handle the creative pipeline from concept to final, print-ready pages. Visual Style: Expressive, bold, colorful, and fun—very similar to Dog Man by Dav Pilkey or the InvestiGators series. Key Responsibilities -Scripting: Turn my general storyline into a funny, kid-friendly, panel-by-panel script with dialogue and sound effects. -Storyboarding/Layouts: Create rough visual thumbnails/storyboards so we can review the pacing and comedy before final art. -Final Art & Lettering: Deliver fully inked, colored, and lettered comic pages. Project Scope & Deliverables Phase 1 (Trial): A 1-2 page sample chapter or scene to ensure our creative styles align. Phase 2 (Full Project): If the trial goes well, we will expand this into a full book.

NO FACELESS YOUTUBE EDITING OR AI! WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO EDIT REAL PEOPLE. I’m looking for a skilled YouTube editor who understands more than just cutting clips — I need someone who knows how to edit for retention, engagement, and real subscriber growth. This role is for someone who can help my videos gain authentic viewers, real subscribers, meaningful comments, likes, and shares through smart editing and YouTube-first strategy (no bots, no fake engagement). What You’ll Do: • Edit long-form and/or short-form YouTube videos for maximum watch time • Add clean graphics, subtitles, sound effects, and zooms where appropriate • Optimize videos for viewer retention and algorithm performance • Collaborate on thumbnails, titles, and overall video structure • Understand YouTube trends and how to turn content into shareable moments We would be looking for something that’s a mix of these videos actually. Cinematic but also blends in our talking and fun moments into it. A video that feels fun yet nostalgic. But the video is shot in DLOG. So it will need Luts/color grading applied. Please share links of channels that you have edited videos on. Thank you.

**Position Overview** We are seeking a highly creative and skilled Video Editor to transform existing podcast episodes into compelling, engaging, and highly watchable content. This role goes beyond basic editing and requires a storyteller's mindset. The ideal candidate can review long-form interviews, identify the strongest moments, and creatively repackage content to maximize audience engagement and retention. **Key Responsibilities** * Review existing podcast episodes and source footage. * Re-edit and restructure long-form content into more engaging formats. * Shorten, tighten, and enhance episodes by improving pacing, storytelling, and viewer retention. * Identify compelling moments, themes, and emotional beats within interviews. * Create alternative cuts and versions of existing content for different platforms and audiences. * Add music, sound design, graphics, visual effects, transitions, and other creative elements when appropriate. * Develop engaging cold opens, teasers, and hooks that increase viewer interest. * Enhance episodes through creative editing techniques while maintaining the integrity of the conversation. * Create social media clips, highlight reels, and promotional content from existing episodes. * Collaborate with producers to identify opportunities to improve overall content performance. **Qualifications** * Proven experience editing podcasts, interviews, documentaries, or long-form content. * Strong storytelling instincts and the ability to reshape existing content into a more compelling narrative. * Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar editing software. * Experience with music selection, sound design, motion graphics, and visual enhancements. * Ability to work independently and make strong editorial decisions. * Strong attention to pacing, audience engagement, and content optimization. * Understanding of YouTube, social media, and digital content best practices. * Excellent organizational and communication skills. **Ideal Candidate** The ideal candidate is not simply an editor, but a creative storyteller who can look at an existing podcast episode and identify ways to make it more entertaining, impactful, and shareable. They understand how to create moments that spark emotion, curiosity, laughter, and conversation while maintaining authenticity and editorial quality. **To Apply** Interested in seeing a few of the following... or share when we connect: * Resume * Portfolio or editing reel * Examples of podcast, interview, or long-form content you have creatively re-edited * A brief description of your editing approach and creative process

We're looking for a creative AI video producer to create humorous, cinematic commercials for a self-storage company with multiple locations. This is not a simple video editing job. We're looking for someone who understands visual storytelling, continuity, and comedic timing using AI-generated assets. PROJECT Create 15-30 second commercials that combine: - AI-generated images and short video clips - Real facility photography - Professional editing - Voiceover - Music - Motion graphics - End cards and branding The goal is for the final product to feel like a local TV commercial or Hulu/CTV ad, not a collection of random AI clips. STYLE Think: - Progressive Insurance - GEICO - Subaru - Apple - Dry, observational humor - Mockumentary / documentary parody - Cinematic but relatable - Required Skills - OpenArt, Midjourney, or Flux image generation - Runway Gen-4, Kling, Veo, or similar image-to-video tools - CapCut Pro - Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve (preferred) - Strong storytelling and pacing - Color correction - Motion graphics - Audio mixing WHAT WE NEED The freelancer will: - Develop shot lists from our scripts - Generate consistent AI characters and environments - Maintain continuity across scenes - Animate still images into short cinematic clips - Integrate our real facility photography - Add voiceover, captions, music, and sound effects - Deliver polished commercials ready for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Connected TV (CTV), and digital advertising Deliverables - 15-second version - 30-second version - Horizontal (16:9) - Vertical (9:16) Project files - Individual AI assets used - Final exported MP4s