About the role
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