YouTube Shorts / Reels Video Editor Needed
Worldwide
I'm looking for an experienced short-form video editor to help produce high-retention content for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok. The content consists primarily of 30–60 second talking-head explainer videos. I provide the raw footage, script, screen recordings, product visuals, and creative direction. What You'll Be Editing Talking-head footage Screen recordings Product demos Visual overlays Dynamic captions Sound effects Motion graphics Split-screen layouts (50/50 screen) Picture-in-picture sequences B-roll integration Editing Style The editing should feel modern, fast-paced, and highly engaging while remaining professional and clean. Key requirements: Strong pacing and retention editing Smooth transitions Dynamic captions Sound design and audio enhancement Zooms and punch-ins where appropriate Strategic use of B-roll and screen recordings Ability to create split-screen and overlay layouts Strong understanding of social media retention Ideal Candidate Experienced with CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or similar software Has edited content for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, or TikTok Understands hooks, pacing, and audience retention Can follow creative direction while making smart editing decisions Communicates clearly and meets deadlines Deliverables Vertical 9:16 videos Typically 30–60 seconds in length Multiple videos per month Organized project files preferred When Applying Please send: Examples of similar short-form content you've edited Your rate per video Typical turnaround time Software you use I'm looking for someone who can create polished, professional short-form content that keeps viewers engaged from the first second to the last.
- More than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 6+ monthsDuration
- IntermediateExperience Level
$10.00
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$27.00
Hourly- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
Skills and Expertise
Activity on this job
- Proposals:10 to 15
- Last viewed by client:yesterday
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About the client
- United StatesManhattan Beach5:57 PM
- $3.8K total spent16 hires, 6 active
- 61 hours
- Individual client
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