Social Media Reels Video Editor

Sohoby IT Solutions

Social Media Reels Video Editor creating engaging short-form videos for platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Transforming raw footage into compelling content for a vast audience.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in editing short-form social media videos with a focus on viewer retention, storytelling, and engaging visual effects. Proficient in using industry-standard editing software to create high-quality content tailored for various platforms.

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Video EditingAdobe Premiere ProAfter EffectsDaVinci ResolveMotion Graphics

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Hard Skills

Short-Form Video EditingStorytelling TechniquesPacing TechniquesAttention-Grabbing EditingAnimated Captions

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Final Cut ProProfessional Editing Software

Industry Keywords

Social Media TrendsViewer RetentionVideo PerformanceB-RollVisual Effects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Edit short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook.
Create highly engaging edits with strong hooks, smooth pacing, captions, transitions, sound effects, and motion graphics.
Understand current social media trends and incorporate them where appropriate.
Add B-roll, animations, zooms, and visual effects to maximize viewer retention.
Optimize videos for each platform's best practices.
Deliver high-quality edits within agreed deadlines.
Collaborate with our content team to continuously improve video performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years of proven experience editing short-form social media content.
A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality Reels or viral-style short videos is mandatory.
Excellent understanding of viewer retention, storytelling, pacing, and attention-grabbing editing techniques.
Proficiency in tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent professional editing software.
Experience creating animated captions, motion graphics, and engaging visual effects.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
Strong communication skills in English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Recorded raw footage.
Content direction and creative brief.
Long-term remote opportunity with consistent work for the right candidate.
Opportunity to work on content viewed by a large audience.