Video Editor

Video Editor (Social Media + Marketing Content) – Remote

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (flexible for deadlines & launches)
About the Role

We’re hiring a Video Editor to create high-performing, engaging video content across social media, marketing, and training.

This is not just editing — this is storytelling + performance .

You’ll take raw footage and turn it into:

- Scroll-stopping short-form videos

- Clean, professional long-form content

- Conversion-driven marketing assets

If you understand pacing, hooks, and retention , you’ll do well here.
What You’ll Own
Editing & Storytelling (Core Focus)

- Edit videos using:

- Adobe Premiere Pro

- Final Cut Pro

- DaVinci Resolve

- Turn raw footage into:

- Short-form (Reels, TikTok, Shorts)

- Long-form (YouTube, training, explainers)

- Optimize pacing, cuts, and structure for engagement + retention

Graphics, Motion & Visual Enhancements

- Add:

- Titles

- Lower thirds

- Motion graphics

- Use tools like:

- Adobe After Effects

- Canva

- Maintain strong brand consistency across videos

Audio & Color Quality

- Clean and balance audio:

- Dialogue clarity

- Noise reduction

- Leveling

- Add music + SFX (licensed properly)

- Perform color correction & grading for a consistent look

Multi-Platform Optimization

- Export for:

- YouTube

- TikTok

- Instagram

- LinkedIn

- Handle:

- Different aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9)

- Compression, codecs, file size optimization

Collaboration & Feedback

- Work with:

- Marketing teams

- Creative directors

- Manage feedback using:

- Frame.io

- Iterate quickly (goal: ≤ 2 revision rounds )

Performance-Driven Editing

- Monitor:

- Watch time

- Engagement

- CTR

- Improve edits based on what actually performs

What Makes You a Strong Fit

- You understand hooks, retention, and storytelling

- You can edit both:

- Fast-paced social content

- Clean corporate videos

- You don’t just edit — you improve performance

- You’re fast, organized, and reliable

Required Experience & Skills

- 2+ years of professional video editing experience

- Strong proficiency in:

- Adobe Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro / DaVinci Resolve

- Experience with:

- Audio syncing & cleanup

- Color correction

- Social media exports

- Ability to meet deadlines consistently

Nice to Have (High-Quality Candidates)

- Motion graphics using After Effects

- Experience editing:

- Paid ads

- Brand storytelling content

- Understanding of:

- Engagement metrics

- Content performance

- Background in:

- SaaS

- Agencies

- E-commerce

What a Typical Day Looks Like

- Organize and prep raw footage

- Edit videos with strong pacing and storytelling

- Add graphics, music, and polish

- Export multiple platform versions

- Collaborate on feedback and revisions

- Track and archive projects properly

In short: you turn raw footage into content people actually watch.
Key Metrics (KPIs)

- 100% on-time delivery

- ≤ 2 revision cycles per video

- Improved engagement (watch time, retention, CTR)

- Consistent brand quality

- Clean and organized project files

Interview Process

- Initial Phone Screen

- Recruiter Interview

- Practical Task (Edit a 60-second video)

- Client Interview

- Offer & Onboarding

Why This Role Stands Out

- Work on content that actually performs

- Ownership over editing output

- Exposure to marketing + growth teams

- Opportunity to grow into:

- Senior Video Editor

- Content Lead

- Creative Strategist

Apply Now
If you:

- Know how to hook attention in the first 3 seconds

- Care about pacing, not just cuts

- Can turn average footage into great content

This role is a strong fit.

Originally posted on Himalayas