Freelance Video Editor

Freelance Video Editor (Creator & Short-Form Focus)

Location: Mexico City (Remote within Mexico City)
Contract: Freelance to start, with potential for permanent role
Languages: Fluent English & Spanish (written and spoken)

About the Role

We’re looking for a creator-focused video editor based in Mexico City to support a roster of high-profile content creators. This role is focused on transforming long-form content (YouTube, Twitch, podcasts, streams) into high-performing short-form video optimised for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram (Reels), Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube Shorts, and others.

You’ll typically work across 4–5 creators at a time, helping to build their reach, brand, and audience across social platforms beyond their primary channel. This is a freelance contract to start, with the opportunity to become a full-time permanent role based on performance and output.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit long-form creator content (YouTube videos, Twitch streams, VODs, podcasts) into engaging short-form clips
  
• Optimise content specifically for:
  
  • TikTok
  • Instagram Reels / Meta platforms
  • Snapchat
  • YouTube Shorts and emerging platforms
    
• Receive briefs from the wider team and translate them into platform-native edits
• Select compelling moments, hooks, and narratives that drive retention and views
• Frame and crop footage correctly for vertical and platform-specific formats
• Add subtitles/captions (manual + AI-assisted workflows)
  Ensure content aligns with each creator’s tone, personality, and brand image
  Collaborate with producers, social strategists, and other editors
• Take joint ownership of content output quality, volume, and consistency
  Help grow creator viewership, discoverability, and brand presence across platforms

What You’ll Be Working On

• Short-form clips from:
  
  • YouTube videos
  • Twitch streams & VODs
  • Creator podcasts
    
• Fast-turnaround, social-first content
• Multiple creators simultaneously (typically 4–5)
• Content designed to drive:
  
  • Views
  • Engagement
  • Follower growth
  • Brand consistency
    

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience editing short-form content for creators or brands
• Strong understanding of social platforms and what performs on each
• Fluent in English and Spanish (essential)
• Confident in subtitling and captioning content
• Excellent framing, pacing, and storytelling skills
• Proficient in video editing software such as:
  
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Final Cut Pro
  • DaVinci Resolve
    
• Comfortable using AI and automation tools for subtitling and workflow efficiency
• Strong attention to detail and quality control
• Ability to manage multiple creators and briefs at once
  

Nice to Have

• Experience working with streaming, or creator-led content
• Knowledge of Twitch culture, YouTube creator ecosystems, or influencer marketing
• Motion graphics or light animation skills
• Experience working with agencies or creator management teams
  

Contract & Growth

• Freelance contract initially
  
• Consistent workload
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent role based on performance
• Work as part of a global creator and social team
• Exposure to major creators and international campaigns
  

How to Apply

Please include:

• A short introduction
• Your portfolio or examples of short-form creator edits
• Confirmation of English & Spanish fluency
• Availability and freelance rate