Job Overview

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Social Media Video Editor to manage end-to-end short-form video production for social media. In this role, you will review raw footage, select the highest-quality takes, and edit engaging Reels from scratch while adhering to specific brand guidelines. You will be responsible for maintaining structured workflows across internal file systems, managing revision pipelines, and tracking project statuses to ensure timely content delivery.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM AEST (20 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Access and fully review raw footage from Google Drive folders after filming days to assess usability and select the best takes based on quality, energy, and clarity.
• Edit short-form, high-quality Reels from scratch formatted for Instagram and Facebook (9:16 vertical orientation, proper resolution and length).
• Incorporate video elements as directed, including text overlays, captions, logo placements, transition effects, B-roll, static images, and licensed background music.
• Upload completed draft edits to Frame.io, monitor the platform for team feedback, and execute requested revisions promptly.
• Export final approved files and upload them to the designated "Ready to Schedule" Google Drive folder using strict file-naming conventions.
• Maintain organized, clutter-free Google Drive folders and proactively communicate project timeline risks or asset needs to the team.
• Update the internal content pipeline tracker at every stage (Footage Reviewed, Edit in Progress, Draft Uploaded, Revisions in Progress, and Final Approved).

Requirements

• Proven experience editing short-form video content (Reels, Shorts, or TikTok format).
• Proficiency with video editing software capable of delivering precise 9:16 vertical exports, text overlays, and audio syncing.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multi-stage file organization across Google Drive and tracking systems.
• Experience navigating video review platforms such as Frame.io for collaborative feedback loops.
• High attention to detail regarding video quality, lighting, audio clarity, and alignment with brand guidelines.
• Ability to work independently, meet structural project deadlines, and communicate clearly regarding revision notes.

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.