Video Editor

Video Editor – YouTube & Social Media

Remote Position | Philippines | Full-Time or Part-Time

We are looking for a talented, dependable, and creative Video Editor based in the Philippines to join our
team and help produce engaging video content for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and other social media
media platforms.

This position can be full-time, or we may consider a part-time arrangement for the right candidate.

We are looking for someone who understands that editing for social media is about more than simply
cutting clips together. The right person should be able to take raw footage and turn it into polished,
entertaining content that keeps viewers watching.

What You'll Be Doing

You will work with raw video footage, audio, graphics, images, and other media to create finished videos for
multiple platforms.

Responsibilities may include:

Editing long-form YouTube videos
Creating YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, and other short-form vertical videos
Creating clips specifically formatted for X and other social platforms
Selecting the best moments from longer recordings to create engaging short-form content
Removing unnecessary pauses, mistakes, dead space, and unusable footage
Creating strong opening hooks that capture attention quickly
Improving pacing and storytelling to maintain viewer retention
Adding music, sound effects, transitions, graphics, overlays, and visual effects when appropriate
Adding subtitles, captions, callouts, zooms, highlights, and other elements commonly used in
modern social media videos
Cleaning up and balancing audio
Performing basic color correction and color grading
Synchronizing footage from multiple cameras and audio sources when necessary
Formatting and exporting videos correctly for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and other platforms
Organizing footage, project files, graphics, audio, and completed projects in a clean and consistent
manner
Making revisions based on feedback
Helping develop a consistent editing style for our brand and content

Editing Software

You should be highly comfortable using at least one professional or widely used video editing platform,
such as:

Adobe Premiere Pro
CapCut
DaVinci Resolve
Final Cut Pro
Or another established professional editing program

Experience with programs such as Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Canva, Audition, or similar creative
Software is a plus.

AI Skills Are Important

We want someone who is comfortable using modern AI tools in the video production process.

You do not need to know every AI platform, but you should be willing and able to learn new AI tools quickly.

AI experience may include using tools for:

Automatic transcription and captions
Removing pauses and filler words
Audio enhancement and noise reduction
Generating or improving graphics
Creating thumbnails or visual elements
Generating B-roll ideas or supplemental content
Script and title assistance
Creating social media clips from longer videos
Voice enhancement or voice processing
Background removal
Image generation
Video generation or enhancement
Content organization and workflow automation
Research and brainstorming
Improving editing speed and productivity

Experience with tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Adobe AI tools, Descript, Runway, OpusClip,
ElevenLabs, Canva AI, CapCut AI features, or similar platforms is a strong advantage.

We are especially interested in someone who views AI as a tool that can make the editing process faster,
more creative and more efficient.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate should have:

Previous video editing experience
A strong understanding of YouTube and social media video styles
Good creative judgment
A good sense of timing, pacing, humor, and storytelling
The ability to identify the most interesting moments in raw footage
An understanding of viewer retention and keeping audiences engaged
Attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
The ability to follow instructions and established editing guidelines
The ability to accept constructive feedback and make revisions
Good communication skills
Reliability and the ability to meet deadlines
The ability to work independently without constant supervision
A willingness to learn new editing techniques, software, and AI tools
A computer capable of handling professional video editing
A dependable high-speed internet connection for uploading and downloading large video files

Multi-Camera Editing Experience Is a Must

Projects will contain footage from multiple cameras and separate audio sources.

Experience with the following is helpful:

Multi-camera sequences
Camera synchronization
External audio synchronization
Choosing the strongest camera angles
Working with large amounts of raw footage
Proxy workflows
Organizing large video projects efficiently

Understanding Social Media Is Important

We want an editor who understands that the same video should not always be edited identically for every
platform.

You should understand or be willing to learn:

Horizontal vs. vertical video
16:9, 9:16, and other common aspect ratios
YouTube long-form editing
YouTube Shorts
Instagram Reels

Facebook Reels
Short-form social media hooks
Caption placement and readability
Mobile-first editing
Retention-focused editing
Platform-specific pacing and video length

Bonus Skills

These are not required, but please mention them if you have experience with:

Motion graphics
After Effects
Thumbnail creation
Photoshop
Canva
Graphic design
YouTube channel management
YouTube analytics
Social media management
Content repurposing
Podcast editing
Sound design
Color grading
AI image generation
AI video generation
Creating advertisements or promotional videos
Creating viral-style short-form content

Work Schedule

This position may be structured as:

Full-Time: For a candidate who can become an important long-term member of our content team.
Part-Time: Available for an experienced candidate who is a strong fit but prefers a part-time schedule.

We are interested in building a long-term working relationship with the right person.

How to Apply

Please send us the following:

A brief introduction about yourself and your video editing experience.
How many years have you been editing videos?
The editing software you use most frequently.
Links to 3–5 examples of your best work.
Examples of both long-form and short-form videos, if available.
A list of any AI programs or AI-assisted editing tools you currently use.
Your current computer specifications.
Your typical internet download and upload speed.
Whether you are interested in full-time, part-time, or either.
Your general availability and working hours.
Your expected compensation.

How quickly you can typically complete:

A 10–15 minute YouTube video
A 30–60 second social media video

Please briefly explain how you would take a one-hour raw video and d ---------- which portions should
become short-form social media clips.

Important: Applications without examples of previous video editing work may not be considered.

We are looking for someone who wants to grow with our team, improve their skills, experiment with new
technology, and help us create increasingly better content across multiple platforms.



A 10–15 minute YouTube video
A 30–60 second social media video
Please briefly explain how you would take a one-hour raw video and d ---------- which portions should
become short-form social media clips.
Important: Applications without examples of previous video editing work may not be considered.
We are looking for someone who wants to grow with our team, improve their skills, experiment with new
technology, and help us create increasingly better content across multiple platforms.