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Role:Video Editor

Priority Location: Latin America

Working Hours: Monday–Friday EST

Salary Range: $1200 - 1500 per month (The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)

Type of contract: Independent Contractor

Type of job: Remote

About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled Short-Form Video Editor to produce high-performing vertical content across platforms including Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn.

About the Company: A fast-growing personal brand focused on empowering audiences through digital education and cybersecurity space.

Key Responsibilities:

Edit 30–120 second vertical videos from:
- Studio talking-head recordings
- Podcast, panel, and interview footage
Optimize videos for engagement and retention by:
- Crafting compelling hooks within the first 1–3 seconds
- Maintaining tight, high-energy pacing
- Structuring content for maximum watch-time
Enhance content using:
- Custom b-roll and overlays
- Zooms, cuts, and motion effects
- Screen recordings where applicable
- On-brand captions and text animations
Integrate music and sound effects to reinforce key moments and maintain viewer attention
Ensure all edits align with an established personal brand voice and visual identity
Collaborate within existing workflows and systems (primarily Notion)
Take feedback and iterate quickly to improve performance and match creative direction

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience editing short-form vertical video content (TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts)
Proven ability to create content that drives high retention and engagement
Strong understanding of:
- Hook creation and viewer psychology
- Pacing and timing
- Visual storytelling
Advanced skills in:
- Burned-in captions and animated text
- Music selection and timing
- Strategic use of sound effects
Proficiency in at least one major editing software:
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Final Cut Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
Experience working with layered timelines (video, graphics, audio)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience editing for content creators, influencers, or thought leaders
Familiarity with educational, business, or tech-related content
Ability to replicate and maintain a consistent brand style
Experience working in remote teams and async workflows

Tools & Workflow

Primary collaboration tool: Notion
Editing tools: Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve
Additional tools (nice to have): After Effects, CapCut, or similar