The Role
Seeking a creative Social Media Video Editor to produce engaging short-form videos for social media. Responsibilities include editing, post-production, and enhancing content optimally for viewer engagement.
Summary Generated by Built In
Video Editor
a European media professional dedicated to storytelling through digital content. He is looking for a creative Social Media Video Editor to produce impactful short-form videos (30–90 seconds) that engage viewers and drive social media impact.
Part-time: 15 hours/week
Work Set-Up: Fully remote, Independent Contractor
Work Hours: CET
Monthly Salary: $420-600 (depending on experience)
What You'll Be Doing:
a European media professional dedicated to storytelling through digital content. He is looking for a creative Social Media Video Editor to produce impactful short-form videos (30–90 seconds) that engage viewers and drive social media impact.
Part-time: 15 hours/week
Work Set-Up: Fully remote, Independent Contractor
Work Hours: CET
Monthly Salary: $420-600 (depending on experience)
What You'll Be Doing:
1. Short-Form Social Media Editing (Primary Focus)
- Edit vertical videos ranging from 30–90 seconds for various social media platforms.
- Deliver engaging, high-retention edits optimized for reach and audience interaction.
- Apply strong pacing, precise cuts, and dynamic transitions suitable for modern social media trends.
2. Post-Production & Enhancement
- Perform color grading to ensure visual consistency across all content.
- Create clean, dynamic, and social-friendly captions/subtitles.
- Integrate B-roll and stock footage in alignment with the script or messaging.
- Conduct sound design, including audio leveling, effects, and music integration.
- Source relevant stock footage as required based on script or key concepts.
3. Content Formats
Talking Head / Tutorial Videos- Work with DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro project files containing A-roll footage.
- Integrate overlay B-roll aligned with voiceover content.
- Add supporting visuals, captions, and polish to enhance viewer engagement.
- Edit raw footage into fast-paced, conversion-focused ad creatives.
- Optimize cuts for hook strength, retention, and performance metrics.
- Produce variations for A/B testing as needed.
- Create short-form engagement and educational videos.
- Develop platform-native content formats to maximize reach and interaction.
- Edit testimonial videos, aftermovies, and interview-style content as required.
- With 3+ years of proven experience editing short-form social media content across platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
- Strong proficiency in DaVinci Resolve (preferred) or Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with:
- Color grading and visual consistency
- Subtitle formatting optimized for social media
- B-roll integration and supporting visuals
- Audio balancing, sound design, and music integration
- Experience producing performance-driven ad creatives optimized for engagement, retention, and conversion.
- Deep understanding of pacing, storytelling, and editing techniques for vertical video formats.
- Ability to source, select, and integrate relevant stock footage to enhance content.
- Highly organized workflow with disciplined file management practices to ensure project efficiency and consistency.
- Initial Interview
- Test Assessment
- Client Interview
- Offer and Onboarding
Top Skills
Adobe Premiere Pro
Davinci Resolve
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