Video Editor - Reels, Stories, Instagram

About the company

Playbook is a creator-economy platform built for fitness, wellness, and sports professionals. It provides mobile SaaS tools and support services that help creators turn iPhone-shot training content into a sustainable business. The product is designed to make it easier for creators to publish content, engage their audience, and earn revenue while building their personal brand at scale.

Role overview

This remote contract position is for a Video Editor who will focus on short-form content for Instagram, especially reels and stories. The editor will take raw material and shape it into polished, attention-grabbing videos suited for social media. The work includes editing clip sequences, adding transitions, refining the visual look, and making sure every output fits the brand direction and campaign goals.

What you will do

• Turn raw footage into concise, engaging short-form videos optimized for social platforms.
• Edit clips, organize scenes, and add transitions that improve flow and retention.
• Apply color correction and grading to keep visuals consistent and on-brand.
• Build in motion graphics, text overlays, and other graphic elements where needed.
• Work closely with creators and internal stakeholders to understand creative direction.
• Revise edits based on feedback and deliver finished videos within tight timelines.
• Keep up with changing social media formats, trends, and performance best practices.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in video production and editing, with a strong focus on short-form social content such as Instagram Reels and Stories.
• Ability to perform color grading to improve visual quality and maintain brand consistency.
• Skill in creating and integrating motion graphics and graphic elements that add energy and clarity to edits.
• Working knowledge of professional editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, along with motion graphics software like After Effects.
• Good understanding of social media trends, content formats, and best practices, especially for fitness, wellness, or sports audiences.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to juggle multiple projects, and comfort working to deadlines in a remote setup.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with creators and cross-functional teams.
• Experience editing for creator-led platforms or digital brands is considered an advantage.

Application process

As part of the next step, you will be asked to share your portfolio and record a short introduction video.

Work setup

This role requires the ability to begin immediately and work through Slack and similar remote collaboration tools.

Company mission

The platform is built to help creators launch, grow, and monetize digital training businesses with minimal friction, while giving them a supportive ecosystem to expand their reach globally.