Short-Form Video Editor / Social Media Content Editor

About the Role

We are seeking a swift and socially-savvy video editor to join our expanding content team focused on social media platforms. The ideal candidate will handle editing of short videos tailored for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn. Types of content include talking-head clips, event highlights, founder-led segments, campaign excerpts, testimonials, and a variety of social-native formats.

This position involves working under tight deadlines, utilizing platform-specific editing conventions, and integrating subtitles, text overlays, sound effects, music, and simple motion graphics. The role calls for a video editor who appreciates that social video editing extends beyond aesthetics to capturing viewers' attention, enhancing message clarity, and boosting content engagement.

Recent graduates with a compelling portfolio of short-form social media videos are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit short videos conforming to platform-specific requirements for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn.
• Produce multiple condensed versions from the original footage to suit various content needs.
• Incorporate subtitles, engaging hooks, text overlays, audio effects, background music, visual transitions, and straightforward graphical elements.
• Adjust videos to various aspect ratios and formats needed for different social platforms.
• Follow editing briefs from the social media team accurately.
• Propose enhancements related to pacing, visual hooks, structural flow, and overall viewer engagement.
• Manage edits and revisions efficiently while keeping all project files and raw footage systematically organized.
• Assist in creating basic thumbnails or cover frames when needed.

Requirements

• Open to fresh graduates with a strong portfolio showcasing social media short-form video edits.
• In-depth knowledge of social video formats and pacing for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and similar platforms.
• Proficiency with editing tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or equivalent software.
• Capability to deliver quick edits without compromising clarity and quality.
• Excellent sense of rhythm, including effective use of captions, hooks, and techniques to sustain audience retention.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.