International Shorts Editor

Dhar Mann Studios

. Review large amounts of raw, unscripted footage and identify the strongest characters, moments, reactions, and storylines .

Posted 9/16/2026contractRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in video editing with a focus on short-form content, utilizing strong storytelling techniques and emotional engagement. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and familiar with social media platforms to create compelling narratives that retain viewer interest.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Video Editing ExperienceAdobe Premiere Pro ProficiencyShort-Form Content ExpertiseEmotional StorytellingCreative Judgment

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Hard Skills

Video EditingStorytellingPacingStructureRetention EditingEmotional EngagementCreative Decision-MakingContent RestructuringHook CreationNarrative Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationCreative Feedback InterpretationTime ManagementAdaptabilityConfidence in Decision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Premiere ProSound DesignGraphicsCaptionsMusic

Industry Keywords

Short-Form ContentSocial Media EditingUnscripted FootageDocumentary EditingViral Content Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review large amounts of raw, unscripted footage and identify the strongest characters, moments, reactions, and storylines
Turn raw footage into clear, compelling 2–3 minute stories with a strong beginning, emotional build, and satisfying payoff
Make creative structural decisions rather than simply following footage chronologically
Craft powerful opening hooks that immediately give viewers a reason to keep watching
Build curiosity, escalation, reveals, and emotional momentum throughout each edit
Edit for retention and pacing, tightening, reordering, restructuring, or removing moments that may cause viewers to drop off
Edit man-on-the-street content, giveaways, surprises, acts of kindness, emotional interviews, and human-interest stories
Use music, sound design, captions, graphics, reaction shots, and other editorial tools to heighten emotion and strengthen the story
Create alternate hooks, openings, runtimes, or versions for creative and performance testing
Collaborate with producers and the Shorts creative team from raw footage through first cut, revisions, and final delivery
Interpret feedback thoughtfully and quickly while protecting story clarity and emotional impact
Stay current on short-form editing trends, platform best practices, and viral social content
Report to the Head of Shorts and Jr. Manager for Post
Work remotely while logging and submitting hours through Dhar Mann Studios’ time-tracking software

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 2+ years of professional video editing experience, ideally in social-first, digital, unscripted, documentary, or short-form content
Strong portfolio demonstrating ability to find and shape compelling stories from raw footage
Strong creative judgment and confidence making editorial decisions about structure, pacing, character, emotion, and payoff
Ability to review large amounts of unscripted footage and quickly identify the most important story
Deep understanding of TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook Reels language and pacing
Strong instincts around hooks, retention, reveals, escalation, emotional turns, and satisfying endings
Understanding of emotional storytelling and ability to recognize essential authentic moments
Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
Experience using music, sound design, captions, graphics, and reaction shots to strengthen narrative and emotion
Ability to work quickly, manage multiple edits simultaneously, and respond efficiently to creative feedback
Collaborative mindset and comfort working in a fast-moving environment
Understanding that short-form storytelling combines retention-driven editing with authentic human emotion

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work from home or personal office
Typical work schedule of 40 hours per week