Social Media Content Creator & Video Editor

We are looking for a creative, energetic Social Media Content Creator & Video Editor who knows how to turn ideas, raw footage, and everyday business moments into engaging social media content.

This is a hands-on creative role. We need someone who can create high-quality Instagram Reels, TikToks, and short-form videos with dynamic editing, strong hooks, text overlays, music, transitions, and storytelling that keeps people watching.

What You'll Do

• Create and edit Instagram Reels, TikTok videos, YouTube Shorts, and other short-form content

• Turn raw footage into polished, engaging videos

• Add captions, text overlays, transitions, music, sound effects, and graphics

• Create strong hooks that capture attention within the first few seconds

• Develop creative concepts and regularly bring new content ideas

• Manage the social media content calendar and posting schedule

• Write short, engaging captions

• Repurpose existing footage into multiple pieces of content

• Stay on top of social media trends and identify formats we can adapt

• Maintain a consistent visual style and brand voice

• Review engagement and content performance to continuously improve results

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience creating Reels, TikToks, and short-form video content

• Strong video editing skills using CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar

• Good understanding of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube

• Strong sense of storytelling, pacing, visual composition, and audience retention

• Ability to take a basic idea or raw footage and turn it into engaging content

• Creative and proactive — you bring ideas rather than waiting for detailed instructions

• Good English communication skills

• Reliable and comfortable working remotely

• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple pieces of content simultaneously

Portfolio Required

Please submit 3–5 examples of short-form videos/Reels you personally created or edited.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can create content similar in quality and style to this:

View our example Reel: here

Please explain what you personally handled for each example — concept, filming, editing, graphics, captions, posting, etc.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a paid video editing test using the same raw footage and creative brief.

The test will help us evaluate your:

• Creativity and storytelling

• First 3-second hook

• Editing and pacing

• Captions and visual elements

• Music and sound selection

• Ability to follow a creative reference while bringing your own ideas

Compensation

$1,500–$2,000 USD per month, depending on your experience, portfolio, and demonstrated video/content creation skills.

This is a full-time remote contractor opportunity.

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