Social Media Reels Video editor (remote)

## About the Role We are looking for an experienced **Social Media Reels Video Editor** who knows how to create engaging, high-retention, and viral-style short-form videos for platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook. This is **not** an entry-level position. We already record the raw footage—you will transform it into compelling content that captures attention within the first few seconds and keeps viewers watching until the end. ## Responsibilities - 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 - **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**. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered. - 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. ## Nice to Have - Experience working with business, educational, or entrepreneurship content. - Basic knowledge of thumbnail design and social media optimization. - Experience analyzing video performance and improving edits based on engagement metrics. ## What We Provide - 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. ## Location **Remote** (Work from anywhere) ## How to Apply Please send: - Your updated CV. - Links to your best Reels, Shorts, or TikTok edits (portfolio is required). - A brief introduction about your experience. - Your expected monthly salary or per-video rate. **Important:** This role is for experienced editors only. Freshers and applicants without a relevant portfolio will not be considered.