Position: Short-Form Video Editor
Work Hours (Client) : 9:00am - 5:00pm EST
Location of Search : Philippines
Salary: $1,500-$2,000/month (with a $2,500 cap for expert-level candidates with 2 to 5 years of experience).
Company/Client Overview
The client is launching a brand-new YouTube channel focused on family-friendly, high-energy kids entertainment. They are looking for a creative, fast-paced Short-Form Video Editor to help us define the visual identity of this upcoming brand.
They aren't just looking for someone to cut footage; they need a storyteller who understands internet culture, memes, and the Sticki Rolls style of editing that keeps young audiences engaged.
Key Responsibilities
- High-Volume Production: Edit 20+ short-form videos per month (TikToks, Reels, YouTube Shorts) while maintaining high quality and brand consistency.
- Fast-Paced Storytelling: Execute high-cut, sticki editing styles with a focus on retention, engagement, and visual humor.
- Motion Graphics: Utilize After Effects to incorporate basic motion graphics, VFX, and dynamic on-screen elements to enhance the viewer experience.
- Collaboration: Use Frame.io for seamless feedback loops and version control with the creative team.
- Trend Alignment: Stay ahead of YouTube trends and viral internet-speak to ensure content resonates with a young audience.
- Accurate Captioning: Maintain 100% accuracy in fast-paced written captions to support accessibility and engagement.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Technical Mastery: Expert-level skills in Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Visual Flair: Proficiency in After Effects for motion graphics and VFX is highly preferred.
- Workflow: Familiarity with Frame.io for reviews and project management.
- Portfolio Critical: Must provide a strong reel or portfolio showcasing YouTube-style, high-energy, kid-friendly content.
- Note: Resumes without portfolios will not be considered.
- Language: Excellent written and verbal English skills.
- Efficiency: Ability to work collaboratively under tight deadlines without sacrificing creative quality.
- Must provide a strong portfolio/reel aligned with YouTube-style, kid-friendly content.
- Ability to deliver 20+ short-form edits per month (varies by complexity).
- Strong pacing, storytelling, and understanding of YouTube content trends.
- Able to take feedback, work collaboratively, and meet deadlines.
