Video Editor (Social Media)

We’re looking for a part-time Video Editor (Social Media) to help turn daily news and insights into sharp, high-retention video content for a fast-growing business and tech newsletter focused on Asia. This role is execution-heavy and rhythm-driven, ideal for someone who understands how short-form video works across modern social platforms.

Requirements

• Clip and edit short-form videos for platforms such as Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
• Turn newsletter topics, headlines, and longer content into concise social videos
• Create clean, well-paced edits with strong hooks and fast clarity
• Add captions, text overlays, basic motion elements, and light sound design
• Platform Optimization
• Adapt videos for platform-specific formats, dimensions, and best practices
• Ensure videos are understandable without sound
• Optimize pacing and structure to maximize retention and completion rates
• Repurpose the same content efficiently across multiple platforms
• Workflow and Consistency
• Maintain a steady weekly publishing cadence within a part-time schedule
• Manage multiple clips and edits efficiently
• Keep files, templates, and assets organized
• Collaborate with editorial or content leads to align visuals with messaging
• 2 to 4+ years of experience editing videos for social media
• Strong experience with clipping content for short-form platforms
• Proficiency with tools such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, or similar
• Strong understanding of captions, pacing, and visual hierarchy
• Experience working with repeatable formats and fast turnaround edits
• Comfort working independently within a defined scope and timeline
• Nice to Have
• Experience editing news, educational, or commentary-style content
• Familiarity with business, tech, or finance topics
• Experience supporting daily or high-frequency social posting
• Light motion graphics or template-based animation experience

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Holidays