Freelance Short-Form Video Editor (Talking Head Content)

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TYPE OF WORK

Gig

SALARY

$15-$25 per project

HOURS PER WEEK

TBD

DATE UPDATED

Jul 23, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

Freelance Short-Form Video Editor Needed (Talking Head Content)

We are looking for a freelance video editor to edit short-form talking head videos for social media platforms including Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook.

This is ongoing work for real estate and business-related content.

Editing Needs
* Edit engaging short-form talking head videos
* Cut filler words, pauses, and dead space
* Improve pacing and retention
* Add captions/subtitles
* Add music, sound effects, and transitions when appropriate
* Add b-roll, zooms, punch-ins, and motion graphics
* Create clean, modern, high-retention edits
* Export vertical 9:16 videos optimized for social media

Style We’re Looking For
* Clean, engaging edits
* Strong hooks in the first 3 seconds
* Retention-focused pacing
* Professional but not overly flashy
* Similar to modern real estate/business creators on Instagram and TikTok

Requirements
* Experience editing short-form social media content
* Strong understanding of viral/retention editing
* Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut preferred
* Must have reliable internet
* Must have your own Dropbox account
* Fast communication and reliable turnaround times

Test Edit

Please create a short 45-60 second sample edit using the raw footage below.

Raw Files:
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Sample Video:
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When Applying, Please Include:
* A finished sample edit created from the raw footage provided in this job ad
* Editing hardware and software used
* Estimated turnaround time
* Your rate per short-form video

Applications without a finished sample edit from the provided raw files will not be considered.

Potential for ongoing weekly work for the right editor.

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