Video Editor
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Remote (LATAM, Philippines, and other regions with strong creative production backgrounds), US hoursContractMiddle
Salary not disclosed
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Job Details
- Languages
- English
- Experience
- 1–2+ years
- Required Skills
- Adobe After EffectsSlack
Requirements
- 1–2+ years of professional experience as a Video Editor in agency, production, or startup environments
- Strong creative instincts for pacing, emotion, timing, and narrative structure
- Proven ability to craft compelling stories from both long-form and short-form footage
- Demonstrated experience creating content for digital and social media platforms
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to deliver high-quality work independently with minimal direction
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
- Strong proficiency in Adobe After Effects for motion graphics and animation
- Working knowledge of color grading and correction
- Experience with sound design and audio mixing
- Reliable hardware setup capable of handling 4K projects and large file workflows
- Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during US business hours (PST or EST)
- Stable internet connection for remote collaboration and file transfers
- Professional communication skills for client and team interactions
Responsibilities
- Edit raw video footage into cohesive, engaging narratives aligned with project goals
- Select the best takes, sequences, and pacing to maintain narrative flow
- Shape interviews, b-roll, and visuals into emotionally resonant stories
- Identify and extract high-performing moments from long-form content for short-form distribution
- Apply color correction, grading, transitions, and visual effects
- Execute motion graphics, titles, animations, and overlays that enhance storytelling
- Integrate music, sound effects, and voiceover elements for cinematic polish
- Optimize content for various platforms (social media, web, broadcast)
- Create and optimize content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other vertical platforms
- Stay current with platform trends, algorithm dynamics, and emerging editing styles
- Adapt content to platform-specific best practices and audience behaviors
- Manage file organization, version control, and final delivery assets
- Maintain structured project files for accessibility and team efficiency
- Conduct detailed quality checks for both visual and audio precision
- Work closely with producers, creative leads, and clients to align on creative direction
- Interpret creative briefs and translate them into actionable editing plans
- Communicate effectively with remote teams on revisions, updates, and feedback
- Receive and implement constructive feedback in fast-paced environments
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