Experienced Short Form Editor

We are a content company that makes short-form/TikTok videos for a variety of different clients within the business, entrepreneur, real estate and insurance niche. We are looking for help creating engaging short form videos.

We are looking to hire for this position this week. Please link or send your portfolio when applying.

This is not an entry level job.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:
- Previous experience in video editing, ideally for social media content (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts).
- Strong portfolio showcasing short-form, engaging video content.
- Bonus if you have experience working with high-growth personal brands or business-related content.

Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve).
- Understanding of pacing, jump cuts, text overlays, and storytelling for short-form content.
- Basic knowledge of color correction, audio editing, and motion graphics.
- Familiarity with organizing raw footage, editing workflow optimization, and cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox).
- Ability to follow brand guidelines and ensure consistency in style.

Creativity & Storytelling:
- Strong sense of pacing, humor, and engagement for social media videos.
- Ability to repurpose long-form content into engaging, high-retention short-form videos.
- Understanding of viral trends, hooks, and best practices for engagement.
- Ability to adapt to different editing styles depending on client needs.

Communication Skills:
- Can speak and write English fluently (REQUIRED).
- Ability to take and implement feedback effectively.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Time Management:
- Ability to edit and deliver videos quickly without compromising quality.
- Strong workflow management to meet deadlines and handle revision requests.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a remote work environment.

Additional Skills:
- Coachable and open to learning new editing techniques.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain brand consistency.
- Able to follow video instructions and provided training materials.
- Bonus if you have experience adding captions and animations for improved engagement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Video Editing & Post-Production:
- Edit short-form videos (15-90 seconds) optimized for social media engagement.
- Add captions, subtitles, sound effects, and motion graphics to enhance videos.
- Cut and repurpose long-form content into engaging clips.

Content Optimization:
- Ensure videos follow platform-specific best practices (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts).
- Implement trending edits, pacing, and styles to maximize views and engagement.
- Make revisions based on feedback and A/B test different formats.

File Organization & Delivery:
Organize and manage raw footage, project files, and final exports efficiently.
Deliver final videos in proper formats and resolutions for each platform.
Maintain structured file naming and archiving for easy retrieval.

If you've made it this far, include the words "Purple Elephant" in your application to show attention to detail.

Revisions & Feedback:
- Implement requested revisions quickly and efficiently.
- Take creative direction while bringing fresh ideas to the table.
- Continuously improve editing speed and quality based on feedback.

Working Hours:
Monday -Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM CST