Video Editor – Long-form to Short-form Content

Treant

Video Editor at Treantly, creating engaging short-form content from long videos for social media platforms. Involves editing for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts with a quick turnaround.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Edit long-form videos into multiple short-form clips (15–60 seconds) optimized for social media
Identify the most engaging moments (“hooks”) from long content
Add captions, subtitles, emojis, and motion graphics to improve engagement
Use jump cuts, zooms, sound effects, and pacing techniques to maintain viewer retention
Format videos for vertical (9:16) viewing across platforms
Follow trends and adapt editing style to match current viral content formats
Collaborate with the team to align edits with brand voice and messaging
Deliver high-quality videos on time with quick turnaround

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience editing short-form content (Reels, TikTok, Shorts)
Strong storytelling and pacing skills for short videos
Proficiency in tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, or similar
Experience adding captions and designing engaging on-screen text
Understanding of social media trends and algorithms
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
**Nice to Have**
Experience repurposing podcasts, webinars, or interviews into short clips
Basic motion graphics and animation skills
Familiarity with AI editing tools or auto-captioning tools
Knowledge of content strategy or viral content frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for growth and advancement
Competitive compensation package, including MaxiCare HMO
Work Hours:
Full-time, Eastern Standard Time business hours, Remote

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Hard Skills & Tools

video editingshort-form content editingstorytellingpacingmotion graphicsanimationcaptioningcontent strategyviral content frameworks

Soft Skills

collaborationindependenceproject managementadaptability