Any
500 - 1000
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Sep 2, 2026
VIDEO EDITOR (PROJECT-BASED)
TYPE OF WORK:
Freelance / Project-Based
SALARY:
Project-based pay depending on video type, complexity, and experience
JOB OVERVIEW:
We are looking for a skilled and reliable Video Editor to support our growing video production team on a project-by-project basis.
Our company creates professional video content for businesses, including social media reels, talking head videos, advertisements, YouTube content, testimonials, and marketing videos.
We are looking for an editor who understands modern social media editing styles and can create engaging content that keeps viewers watching.
This is not just a basic cutting role. We need someone who understands pacing, storytelling, hooks, retention, captions, and how to create content optimized for platforms like Instagram,
PROJECT TYPES:
You may work on projects such as:
● Short-form social media videos (Reels, TikTok, Shorts)
● Talking head videos
● Client testimonials
● Business/marketing videos
● Advertisement creatives
● YouTube long-form videos
● Educational and storytelling content
● Real estate and lifestyle videos
RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Edit raw footage into engaging final videos
● Create short-form content optimized for social media platforms
● Add captions, text overlays, graphics, and motion elements
● Improve pacing by removing dead space and unnecessary sections
● Select and add supporting B-roll when needed
● Follow editing guides, references, and brand requirements
● Match editing styles based on provided examples
● Complete revisions based on feedback
● Organize project files and maintain clean file structure
● Deliver videos on agreed deadlines
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Experience with:
✓ Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar editing software
✓ Short-form social media editing
✓ Captions and text animation
✓ Video pacing and storytelling
✓ B-roll selection
✓ Audio cleanup and music selection
✓ Creating content optimized for viewer retention
BONUS SKILLS:
Experience with:
✓ Real estate video editing
✓ Marketing agency workflows
✓ YouTube editing
✓ Motion graphics
✓ After Effects
✓ Color correction
✓ AI video editing tools
✓ Social media trends and viral content styles
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
We’re looking for someone who is:
● Detail-oriented and takes pride in their work
● Reliable with deadlines
● Able to follow instructions and editing guidelines
● Creative and able to suggest improvements
● Comfortable working on multiple projects
● Responsive and communicates clearly
WORKFLOW:
You will receive:
● Raw footage
● Editing instructions
● Reference videos
● Brand guidelines
● Feedback from our team
You should be comfortable working independently while following the creative direction provided.
PAYMENT:
Compensation is project-based and depends on:
● Type of video
● Length and complexity
● Editing requirements
● Experience level
Long-term opportunities are available for editors who consistently deliver high-quality work and meet deadlines.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send:
1. A short introduction about yourself
2. Your editing portfolio
3. Examples of short-form and long-form videos you have edited
4. Editing software you use
5. Your expected rates
6. Your availability for project work
Please answer:
What makes a short-form video successful on social media, and what are the first things you focus on when editing a video?
We are looking for editors who can help us consistently create high-quality content for our clients.
Please share your favorite video you have edited. Include the link and briefly explain what you liked about the edit, your role in creating it, and what editing decisions you made to improve the final result.