Video Editor

• Edit high-quality Instagram Reels and short-form videos
• Edit You Tube long-form videos
• Edit video ads and promotional creatives
• Convert raw footage into engaging, fast-paced content
• Create strong opening hooks and scroll-stopping first few seconds
• Use captions, graphics, B-roll, sound effects and transitions effectively
• Understand and improve viewer retention and watch time
• Repurpose long-form content into Reels/Shorts when required
• Follow current Instagram and You Tube editing trends
• Research viral content and editing formats within relevant niches
• Suggest creative improvements instead of only following instructions
• Maintain consistent brand style across content
• Manage multiple editing requirements and meet deadlines consistently

• Proven experience editing Instagram Reels
• Strong portfolio of previously edited short-form content
• Experience editing You Tube long-form content
• Experience editing digital/video ads
• Good understanding of the Instagram and You Tube content ecosystem
• Understanding of hooks, retention, pacing and storytelling
• Awareness of current trends, viral formats and platform best practices
• Ability to identify why certain videos perform better than others
• Strong command of professional video-editing software
• Good understanding of subtitles, motion graphics, B-roll, music and sound design
• Ability to work independently and deliver consistently

The ideal candidate should understand that successful editing is not just about making a video look good.

You should understand concepts such as:

• Hook
• Retention
• Watch Time
• Engagement
• Conversion

You should be able to study successful Reels and You Tube videos, identify patterns that are working, and incorporate relevant trends and editing techniques into our content.

Portfolio is mandatory. We want to see actual Instagram Reels, You Tube videos and/or ads you have edited.