Reels Editor

Job Description

Most short-form editors are trapped in volume mills—churning out 50+ generic clips a day with zero creative input, and burning out in 3 months. We expect quality over mindless output, and actually want your creative ideas. If you’re an elite editor tired of being treated like a content factory, keep reading.WHAT YOU’LL DOEdit short-form reels and podcast clips from raw creator content and interviews, identifying scroll-stopping moments that resonate with target audiencesAnalyze trends in creator niches and propose fresh reel concepts tailored to each model’s brand and personalityEnsure platform compliance (proper framing, audio, age-appropriate content)Collaborate with creative team to refine edits based on feedback and achieve viral impactREQUIREMENTS1–2 years editing short-form content for Instagram/TikTok with portfolio of approved, published reels showing strong engagement and aesthetic qualityFluent in Spanish and English (can interpret creator content, understand briefs, and communicate effectively in both languages)Expert-level proficiency in CapCut — experience with DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro highly valued; must work on macOS (demonstrates commitment to professional-grade workflow and quality standards)Can identify viral moments and execute polished edits (test: create 1 podcast clip from raw interview in 20 minutes—edited with captions, filters, pacing)Demonstrates creative ownership and aesthetic vision (test: given raw content with no reference, create an original reel in 10 minutes that showcases personal style and connects emotionally with viewers)WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE30 days:Daily output maintained with 80%+ first-draft approval rateEdits demonstrate understanding of brand voice and platform trendsSuggests 1+ format ideas per week60 days:Editing speed improves while maintaining quality standards85%+ first-draft approval rateContributes 2+ trending format ideas per week90 days:90%+ first-draft approval rate (hig

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