
Short-Form Video Editor – Freelance
Accelerate Change Network
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $40 - $55 per hour
About the role
- Edit high-performing short-form videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Snapchat, and similar platforms
- Craft strong opening hooks that immediately capture attention and improve watch time
- Apply platform-specific best practices (pacing, captions, formatting, storytelling) to maximize reach and retention
- Stay current on trends, formats, sounds, and visual styles across social platforms
- Experiment with edits, structures, and visual approaches to test what performs best
- Design and implement on-screen text, titles, captions, and visual cues with strong typography and layout instincts
- Repurpose and optimize content across multiple platforms while maintaining quality and intent
- Collaborate with producers and content leads on ideation, structure, and creative direction for short-form series
- Maintain brand consistency while adapting to platform-native aesthetics
- Format content correctly for each platform (aspect ratios, lengths, safe zones, captions, etc.)
- Work from creative briefs and across multiple partner brand guidelines
- Experience with motion graphics or light animation is a plus
Requirements
- 2+ years experience with professional video editing software (such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar applications)
- Technical expertise: Proficiency in industry-standard video editing software and familiarity with current video trends and best practices for social media
- Strong portfolio demonstrating variety in video editing styles, motion graphics capabilities, and social media content
- Commitment to social justice.
- Excellent communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for understanding project requirements and collaborating with team members.
- Self-motivated and deadline-driven: Skilled in working independently, managing time effectively, and meeting deadlines consistently.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
video editingmotion graphicslight animationvideo trendsbest practicesstorytellingtypographylayout designcontent optimizationvideo formats
Soft Skills
communicationself-motivateddeadline-drivencollaborationtime managementcreativityattention to detailadaptabilityproblem-solvingproject management