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VirtuHire

Short-Form Video Editor

VirtuHire

. Review long-form footage and pull out the strongest moments, reactions and hooks for short-form content .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in editing short-form social content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, with a strong command of video editing software and a keen understanding of UK audience preferences. Capable of delivering high-quality content efficiently while adhering to brand guidelines and performance metrics.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Video EditingPremiere ProTikTok Content CreationContent Performance AnalysisWritten and Spoken English

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Hard Skills
Video EditingShort-Form Content CreationOn-Screen CaptioningSound EditingMotion GraphicsBasic AnimationContent OrganizationCreative Testing
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailTime ManagementAdaptabilityCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Premiere ProCapCutAfter EffectsDaVinci ResolveProject Management Tools
Industry Keywords
UGCConsumer BrandEntertainmentE-CommerceUK Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Review long-form footage and pull out the strongest moments, reactions and hooks for short-form content
  • Edit high volumes of vertical video for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts to agreed daily or weekly output targets
  • Write and time on-screen captions, text overlays, hooks and calls to action matching the tone and UK audience
  • Apply sound, music, trending audio, pacing and transitions suited to each platform and format
  • Produce multiple variations of concepts for testing
  • Self-check videos against the brief and brand guidelines before submission
  • Turn feedback around quickly, within the same working day where possible
  • Keep footage, project files and exports organised in storage and project management tools
  • Track TikTok and Instagram trends, formats and UK culture and bring ideas to the team
  • Deliver against volume targets, first-time approval rates, QC reduction, turnaround time and content performance goals

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 2+ years editing short-form social content, ideally for a consumer, entertainment or e-commerce brand, or an agency
  • A portfolio or showreel of TikTok / Reels content with measurable performance
  • Strong command of Premiere Pro, CapCut, After Effects or DaVinci Resolve
  • Excellent written and spoken English, with a natural feel for British humour, slang and cultural references
  • Proven ability to work at pace and volume without losing quality
  • Reliable home setup and connectivity and availability on UK hours
  • Experience with UGC and creator-led content (nice to have)
  • Motion graphics or basic animation (nice to have)
  • Familiarity with games, board games or party culture (nice to have)
  • Basic understanding of paid social creative testing (nice to have)