Remote Social Media Video Editor

Join a Team Where Your Edits Spark Conversations

Is your creative vision matched only by your ability to turn quick ideas into unforgettable video moments? If you thrive where digital storytelling and real-time engagement collide, this is your invitation to elevate the way millions experience content. As a Remote Social Media Video Editor, you’re not just trimming clips—you’re shaping trends, inspiring communities, and amplifying voices. With an annual salary of $66,728, your unique style will enable brands and creators to connect more deeply with their audiences across every platform.

Why This Role Matters

Every second online is a chance to connect, and your edits are the bridge. You’ll transform raw footage into captivating stories that stop the scroll and drive engagement. It’s not just about timelines and transitions—it’s about understanding what makes viewers pause, react, and share. Here, you’ll partner with creative strategists and marketing leads to craft moments that matter for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and more. Your sense for trending formats and viral hooks means your work is never lost in the noise.

What You’ll Achieve

• Create short-form video content that sets a new standard for audience engagement, driving organic growth for brands and creators.
• Analyze social media metrics and feedback, adapting each edit to reflect real audience behavior and emerging digital trends.
• Rapidly prototype new concepts—whether it’s a behind-the-scenes montage or a viral meme format—testing ideas in the wild and iterating fast.
• Collaborate with copywriters, motion designers, and brand storytellers, blending visuals and messaging for seamless impact across platforms.
• Bring clarity to chaotic brainstorming sessions by distilling multiple perspectives into clear, creative direction.
• Elevate user-generated content by transforming raw, phone-shot clips into polished social assets that feel authentic, relatable, and current.
• Mentor up-and-coming editors, sharing insights on workflow optimization and creative storytelling.

The Work Environment

Remote work is more than a location—it’s a mindset. You’ll shape your own routine, balancing deep focus with instant collaboration via Slack, Asana, and Google Drive. Weekly stand-ups bring the team together, but how you get from vision to final edit is up to you. Our digital toolkit is constantly evolving; expect to work with industry-standard editing suites, advanced mobile apps, and creative plugins that keep your workflow sharp and ahead of trends.

The Tools You’ll Master

• Adobe Premiere Pro for precise edits and color grading
• After Effects for dynamic motion graphics and social stingers
• CapCut and mobile-first editing apps for quick-turn TikTok and Reels projects
• Frame.io for fast, centralized team feedback
• Trend analytics tools that surface what’s catching fire across channels
• Cloud storage and remote project management tools for seamless file sharing

What Sets You Apart

• Your ability to translate creative briefs into viral-ready edits, without sacrificing authenticity or brand values.
• A sharp eye for platform-specific nuances: You know how pacing, aspect ratios, and hooks shift between YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
• You simplify complex ideas—whether it’s over Zoom, Slack, or a quick Loom walkthrough. People trust you to make sense of chaos.
• You adapt quickly, adjusting your content strategy based on real data, not just gut feelings. If a trend pivots overnight, you’re already editing for it by sunrise.
• You see feedback as fuel. Team input, social comments, and performance metrics all shape your next draft.
• You’re comfortable leading collaborative sessions that bring together design, product, and growth marketing to build unified campaigns.

Desired Skills and Background

• Experience editing for high-velocity, high-visibility social channels—especially for digital-first brands, influencers, or media publishers.
• A portfolio bursting with vertical video, meme remixes, story-driven edits, and moments that spark conversation.
• Proficiency in the latest editing software, with a passion for experimenting with new tools and techniques.
• Confidence in presenting creative decisions and articulating your process to stakeholders at all levels.
• You move quickly, but you’ll always have space to focus intensely—your attention to detail sets you apart, even on tight timelines.

What Success Looks Like Here

Your impact isn’t measured just by views, but by the conversations, shares, and brand lift your edits drive. A successful month might look like a new hashtag trend you kicked off, a dramatic uptick in follower engagement, or a client win based on your latest video campaign. You’ll set ambitious goals and celebrate every milestone, knowing your creativity has a real-world impact.

Ready to Shape the Future of Social Video?

If you’re energized by the idea of building content that sparks a reaction—whether it’s laughter, inspiration, or a double-take—we’d love to see what you can do. Let’s build something audiences remember, together.