Video Editor – Short-Form Social Content, Freelance

Responsibilities

• Edit longer client videos into short‑form social media clips.
• Identify strong moments, hooks and relevant excerpts based on written briefs.
• Create videos typically under 45 seconds, or under one minute where appropriate.
• Add subtitles, captions and visible design elements where needed.
• Ensure video quality is sharp, crisp and suitable for social media.
• Ensure audio is clean, clear and free from avoidable background noise.
• Edit content for LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and similar platforms.
• Follow client strategy, brand direction and content calendar requirements.
• Ask clear questions early when the brief is unclear.
• Deliver edits within agreed weekly/monthly deadlines.
• Complete revisions promptly and professionally.

Qualifications

• Strong short‑form video editing portfolio.
• Experience repurposing long‑form content into short social clips.
• Excellent English comprehension.
• Good understanding of social‑first content and storytelling.
• Ability to identify strong hooks and engaging moments without being spoon‑fed timestamps.
• Strong attention to pacing, captions, readability and sound quality.
• Comfortable working from written briefs and client strategy notes.
• Reliable, organised and deadline‑driven.
• Ability to work remotely and independently.
• Comfortable with feedback and revisions.
• Experience editing business, founder, entrepreneur, coaching or professional services content would be helpful.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in short‑form video editing, with a strong portfolio showcasing the ability to transform long‑form content into engaging social media clips. Proficient in ensuring high video and audio quality while adhering to client strategies and deadlines.