About the Role
We are seeking a high-calibre Social Media & TV Video Editor VA to work across multiple Cosi-operated brands, including television content, digital media, and charity initiatives with Social Media Management skills.
This is a hands-on execution role, combining:
- Primary skill: Video editing (TV + short-form social content)
- Secondary skill: Social media management & technical publishing
You'll be employed by Staff Pilot and embedded directly into a high-volume content environment with clear systems, workflows, and expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
Video Editing (Primary Responsibility)
- Edit content for:
- Instagram Reels
- Facebook (Meta)
- TikTok
- YouTube (Shorts + long-form where required)
- Cut down:
- TV show footage
- Long-form episodes
- Raw phone footage
- Behind-the-scenes travel, lifestyle, and charity content
- Turn unstructured footage into compelling, story-led edits
- Identify hooks, pacing, and emotional moments
- Match existing editing styles precisely once trained
- Add captions, jump cuts, sound effects, emojis, and light motion graphics
- Optimise content for each platform (aspect ratio, length, pacing)
Social Media Management & Technical Execution (Secondary Responsibility)
- Publish and schedule content across:
- Instagram
- Facebook (Meta Business Suite)
- YouTube (YouTube Studio)
- Manage posting cadence and content calendars
- Assist with captions, hashtags, tagging, and formatting
- Monitor basic analytics and performance trends
- Flag high-performing content and opportunities
- Repurpose long-form content into short-form clips
- Handle basic technical troubleshooting (uploads, formats, account access)
Portfolio Requirements (NON-NEGOTIABLE)
A strong portfolio is mandatory. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
Applicants must provide:
A video editing portfolio showcasing:
- Short-form social media edits (Reels, TikTok, Shorts)
- Clear storytelling, pacing, and hook execution
Links to social media pages you have:
- Personally created and managed, or
- Operated on behalf of brands, creators, or businesses
Evidence of:
- Consistent posting
- Editing quality
- Platform-native content (not generic exports)
- Portfolios must be recent and clearly outline your role in the work.
Technical & Equipment Requirements (MANDATORY)
The successful applicant must have:
- Fast, reliable internet connection suitable for:
- Downloading large TV and raw video files
- Uploading edited content to shared storage drives
- Own high-spec computer or laptop, capable of:
- Handling large video files
- Smooth playback and rendering
- Multi-tasking across editing and publishing tools
Professional video editing setup, including:
- Strong experience with Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Premiere Pro (essential)
- Adobe After Effects (advantageous)
- Adobe Media Encoder (advantageous)
- Backup internet and/or power supply strongly preferred
- This role deals with large file sizes and tight turnaround times technical capability is critical.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Proven, high-quality video editing portfolio
- Strong experience with Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience editing for Meta & YouTube platforms
- Demonstrated social media management experience
- Strong understanding of storytelling and audience retention
- Excellent written English
- Ability to manage high volumes of content efficiently
Highly Regarded
- Experience working with:
- TV shows
- Travel or lifestyle content
- Public figures or personality-led brands
- Familiarity with analytics and performance insights
- Experience managing multiple brands or content streams
- Experience working with structured task boards (e.g. , Zoho)
Working Style & Culture Fit
This role suits someone who:
- Understands authentic Australian storytelling
- Is organised, accountable, and deadline-driven
- Can work independently once trained
- Is comfortable switching between multiple brands and priorities
- Takes pride in speed, consistency, and output quality
- Training is provided via Loom videos and reference edits autonomy is expected once aligned.
Hours & Setup
- Full-time (40 hours/week)
- Set working hours aligned to Australian time zones
- Remote (Philippines-based)
- Tools include:
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Google Drive / cloud storage
- Task management boards (e.g. , Zoho CRM)
- WhatsApp & Zoom
Why This Role Is Unique
- Work with a nationally recognised Australian TV personality and brand
- Exposure to TV, digital media, travel, and charity content
- High-volume, varied content pipeline
- Long-term, stable role with growth opportunities
- Clear systems and strong support via Staff Pilot
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