Creative Social Media Video Editor

Texas, USA (Hybrid)

$1K/mo – $2K/moEntry LevelPart time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the short form video editor role for a fast growing local content brand, turning raw footage into thumb-stopping edits and consistent branded storytelling across TikTok, IG Reels, FB Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

  • Content Production: Edit and craft hooks, pacing, captions, transitions, and storytelling to improve viewer retention.
  • Trend & Ideation: Research formats and opportunities, propose new content ideas and creative approaches.
  • Brand & Ops: Maintain brand style and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.

Job Description

Responsibilities - Edit TikToks, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, and YouTube Shorts - Create strong hooks, pacing, captions, transitions, and storytelling that improve viewer retention - Research trends, viral formats, and content opportunities within our niche - Suggest new content ideas and creative approaches - Create thumbnails, graphics, and visual assets using Canva - Maintain a consistent brand style across all content - Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines - Assist with occasional content repurposing for website articles and blog posts Requirements - Proven experience editing short-form social media content - Strong portfolio demonstrating engaging, high-performing video edits - Proficiency with CapCut and Canva - Understanding of social media trends, audience behavior, and retention strategies - Ability to take raw footage and create polished, engaging content with minimal supervision - Excellent attention to detail, including spelling, captions, timing, and overall presentation - Strong communication skills and ability to accept and implement feedback - Reliable, organized, and deadline-driven - Must have access to reliable editing software and be comfortable managing large video files Preferred - Experience with CapCut and Canva - Familiarity with TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube analytics - Experience creating content in the food, lifestyle, travel, entertainment, or local events space - Photography or graphic design experience is a plus but not required Benefits - Flexible schedule