Full Time
100/week
25
Oct 16, 2026
VIDEO EDITOR / SHORT-FORM CONTENT CREATOR
Company: AP Media
Position: Remote Video Editor
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote / Work From Home
Working Days: Monday to Friday, 5 Days Per Week
Working Hours: 5 Hours Per Day
Total Hours: 25 Hours Per Week
Weekly Pay: AUD $100
Specialisation: Instagram Reels, TikTok,
ABOUT THE ROLE
AP Media is a growing digital marketing and content production agency working with businesses across various industries.
We are looking for a talented, creative and highly motivated Video Editor to join our growing team.
This role focuses on editing high-quality, engaging short-form video content for Instagram, TikTok,
We are not looking for someone who simply cuts footage, follows instructions or relies on pre-made video templates.
We want a creative thinker who understands social media trends, has a strong eye for detail and can bring fresh ideas, original editing techniques and creative concepts to the table.
You will work with raw footage supplied by AP Media and transform it into professional, engaging videos designed to capture attention, strengthen brand identity and maximise audience engagement.
All videos must be edited manually from scratch. We do not use TikTok templates, CapCut templates or pre-made video editing templates for client projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. VIDEO EDITING & POST-PRODUCTION
- Edit high-quality Instagram Reels,
- Transform raw footage into engaging, professionally edited videos
- Create attention-grabbing hooks within the first few seconds
- Manually create cuts, transitions, effects, animations and motion graphics
- Add captions, subtitles, text overlays and sound effects
- Perform colour correction, colour grading and audio enhancement
- Select appropriate music and synchronise edits with audio
- Edit content for different industries, brands and target audiences
- Maintain consistent editing quality and branding across client projects
- Deliver completed videos within agreed deadlines
- Organise project files and completed exports
2. ORIGINAL EDITING & NO TEMPLATES POLICY
At AP Media, originality and creativity are essential.
We are looking for a video editor who can create professional, engaging content using their own editing skills and creative judgement.
- All client videos must be manually edited from scratch
- No TikTok video templates
- No CapCut video templates
- No pre-made video editing templates
- No simply replacing footage in an existing template
- All transitions, cuts, effects and storytelling sequences must be created and customised by the editor
- Every video should be tailored to the client's brand, audience and objectives
- Editors must demonstrate genuine editing ability rather than relying on automated template-based workflows
AI tools may be used to assist with creative effects, enhancements and production efficiency, but they must not replace original editing and creative decision-making.
We want editors who create content, not editors who simply fill in templates.
3. CREATIVE IDEAS & CONTENT INNOVATION
We want someone who brings ideas, not just someone who waits for instructions.
- Research new video editing trends, styles and techniques
- Stay updated with viral Instagram Reels, TikTok and short-form content
- Proactively suggest creative concepts to improve existing footage
- Identify opportunities to make videos more engaging and visually appealing
- Recommend stronger hooks, transitions, storytelling techniques and video structures
- Suggest alternative editing approaches that could improve audience retention
- Bring fresh ideas to AP Media regularly
- Research competitors and successful content creators for inspiration
- Understand how different editing styles work for different businesses
- Suggest creative improvements even when a specific editing brief has already been provided
- Experiment with new editing techniques and formats
We value creativity, initiative and independent thinking. If you believe there is a better way to edit a video, we want to hear your ideas.
4. AI VIDEO EDITING & CREATIVE TOOLS
We are looking for someone who embraces AI technology and actively explores new ways to improve video production.
- Confidently use CapCut for professional manual video editing
- Use ChatGPT to assist with creative concepts, hooks, scripts and storytelling
- Explore AI-powered editing tools and automation features
- Research emerging AI video generation and editing technologies
- Experiment with AI effects, animations and visual enhancements
- Use AI tools to improve editing efficiency and production quality
- Suggest new AI tools that could benefit AP Media
- Stay informed about new developments in AI-assisted video production
- Apply AI creatively while maintaining professional production standards
Experience with tools such as Runway, Higgsfield, Adobe Premiere Pro or After Effects will be highly regarded.
5. CONTENT RESEARCH & TREND ANALYSIS
- Research current and emerging social media video trends
- Identify trending music, transitions, effects and editing styles
- Analyse successful Reels and TikTok videos to understand what makes them engaging
- Research viral hooks and storytelling formats
- Recommend content concepts relevant to each client's industry
- Stay updated with platform changes and short-form video best practices
- Share creative references and examples with the AP Media team
- Recommend improvements to existing video content based on audience engagement trends
6. QUALITY CONTROL & DELIVERY
- Ensure all videos meet AP Media's quality standards
- Check spelling, subtitles, audio levels and visual consistency
- Ensure videos are correctly formatted for Instagram,
- Maintain organised editing projects and file structures
- Deliver videos on time
- Respond professionally to feedback and revisions
- Communicate progress and flag any issues early
- Take responsibility for the final quality of assigned projects
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Proven experience editing short-form social media videos
- Strong knowledge of CapCut and manual video editing
- Ability to edit videos from scratch without templates
- Excellent understanding of Instagram Reels and TikTok editing styles
- Ability to create engaging hooks and fast-paced edits
- Strong storytelling and visual creativity
- Experience with subtitles, transitions, motion graphics and sound design
- Understanding of colour correction and audio enhancement
- Confidence using ChatGPT and AI-assisted creative tools
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to learn new editing techniques and technologies
- Ability to accept feedback and make revisions efficiently
- Reliable internet connection and suitable editing equipment
BONUS SKILLS
The following skills are advantageous but not essential:
- Experience with Meta Ads Manager
- Understanding of
- Experience editing high-performing paid advertisements
- Adobe Premiere Pro or After Effects
- Photo editing and enhancement skills
- Experience using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom or AI-powered photo editing tools
- Ability to enhance, retouch, colour-correct and prepare images for social media
- AI video generation tools such as Runway or Higgsfield
- Graphic design and motion graphics
- Experience working with multiple brands or marketing agencies
- Understanding of social media analytics and audience retention
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We want someone who is:
- Creative and passionate about video editing
- Proactive and full of fresh ideas
- Highly organised and reliable
- Comfortable working independently
- Interested in social media trends and emerging technologies
- Able to adapt editing styles for different businesses
- Willing to experiment with new concepts
- Confident recommending improvements
- Committed to producing high-quality work
- Interested in building a long-term working relationship
Most importantly, we want someone who thinks creatively rather than simply following instructions.
If we provide raw footage and you believe a different editing approach, stronger hook or more creative concept could produce a better result, we encourage you to take the initiative and share your recommendations.
WORKING HOURS & REMUNERATION
- Working Days: Monday to Friday
- Daily Hours: 5 hours per day
- Weekly Hours: 25 hours
- Weekly Pay: AUD $150
- Work Location: Fully remote
- Employment Opportunity: Long-term position with opportunities for professional growth
We are looking for someone who can consistently deliver high-quality work, meet deadlines and contribute fresh creative ideas to our growing business.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
The successful candidate will consistently:
- Deliver high-quality videos on time
- Produce original, manually edited content without relying on templates
- Create engaging edits tailored to different brands
- Bring new editing ideas and creative references to the team
- Suggest improvements to footage and existing video concepts
- Stay ahead of social media editing trends
- Use AI tools to improve creativity and production efficiency
- Maintain consistent quality across multiple client projects
- Work independently without constant supervision
CLIENT WORKLOAD & RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be responsible for editing video content for approximately 7 AP Media clients each week.
Each client operates in a different industry, so you must be able to adapt your editing style, creativity and storytelling to suit different brands and audiences.
You will be expected to:
- Manage video editing projects across 7 client accounts per week & growing
- Edit Instagram Reels,
- Maintain consistent editing quality across all clients
- Organise and prioritise projects to meet weekly deadlines
- Develop fresh editing ideas and creative concepts for each brand
- Use CapCut and AI tools to improve editing quality and efficiency
- Create all videos manually without relying on pre-made templates
- Communicate progress and provide updates on completed projects
- Take initiative by recommending stronger hooks, transitions and creative approaches
You must be comfortable managing multiple client projects independently while maintaining high-quality editing standards.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit:
- Your CV or a short introduction about your experience
- A portfolio of Instagram Reels, TikTok videos or short-form content you have edited
- Examples of your best original, manually edited work
- Details of the editing software and AI tools you use
- Your availability and preferred working arrangements
Important: Applicants must be able to demonstrate genuine manual editing skills. Experience using templates alone will not meet the requirements of this position.
Bonus: Share an example of a video where you improved the original concept through creative editing, storytelling or visual effects.
We are looking for someone who can bring creativity, initiative and fresh ideas to AP Media while helping us produce outstanding, original video content for our clients.