Video Editor – Social Media, Reels, Tiktok

UMAEZ - Universidad Multicultural Agroecológica Emiliano Zapata

. Edit short-form video for Instagram Reels and TikTok .

Posted 11/11/2026contractRemote • Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Mexico, ArgentinaMid-LevelSenior💰 $6,000 - $13,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in video editing for social media platforms, particularly Instagram Reels and TikTok, with a strong understanding of current visual trends and audience engagement strategies. Capable of delivering high-quality, fast-paced content while managing multiple projects and adhering to brand identities and publishing deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Adobe Premiere ProAfter EffectsCapCut ProSocial AnalyticsCustom Motion Design

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Hard Skills

Video EditingShort-Form Content CreationSound DesignAnimated Text DesignProject OrganizationRhythm and RetentionTrend AnalysisAsset ManagementVisual Hook DevelopmentFast-Paced Editing

Soft Skills

Openness to FeedbackCollaborationIndependent WorkCreativityTime Management

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsVoice CloningVisual GenerationAsset Isolation

Industry Keywords

DTC BrandsBeautyWellnessLifestyleTechBrand AwarenessEngagement StrategiesPublishing DeadlinesVisual TrendsNative Humor

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Edit short-form video for Instagram Reels and TikTok
Turn raw brand footage, UGC and lifestyle b-roll into fast-moving 9:16 edits
Build visual and conceptual hooks for the first 1.5–3 seconds
Cut to music beats, drops and transitions
Build loop endings to drive replays
Design animated text, title cards and styled captions
Add sound design, including risers, swooshes, impacts, textures and sound effects
Find and edit to trending audio, soundbites and native Instagram and TikTok formats
Create multiple versions of core concepts, including alternative hooks, sound treatments and format styles
Keep assets within Instagram and TikTok safe zones
Organize project files, asset folders and exports according to internal SOPs
Collaborate with Creative Strategists and Brand Leads to drive reach, watch time, shares and brand awareness
Learn brand identities and file-structure SOPs, edit live briefs and deliver timely first cuts
Work independently with few revision rounds and suggest pacing, audio and hook variations
Pitch new visual styles, review drop-off data and prepare for potential Lead Editor responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Social portfolio showing fast-paced short-form content (Reels, TikToks, Shorts) made for brands or creators
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and/or CapCut Pro
Strong feel for rhythm and retention, including shot duration, punch-ins and pattern interrupts
Knowledge of Instagram Reels and TikTok, including safe zones, current visual trends, native humor and aesthetics
Ability to run several projects at once, deliver first cuts quickly and meet regular publishing deadlines
Openness to feedback and revisions
Editing experience with modern DTC brands in beauty, wellness, lifestyle or tech is an advantage
Custom motion design experience in After Effects, such as motion tracking, UI pop-ups and clean vector animation, is an advantage
Experience using AI tools for voice cloning, visual generation or quick asset isolation is an advantage
Understanding of social analytics, including average watch time, completion rate and 3-second hook drop-off, is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contract: competitive monthly rate based on portfolio quality and editing speed
Growth track: Video Editor → Lead Video Editor / Creative Lead
100% remote with a flexible schedule
Regular access to large-scale performance data, winning social references and direct feedback