Offer summary

Qualifications:

3+ years of professional video editing experience., Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects., Strong portfolio demonstrating video storytelling and attention to detail., Strong English fluency, both verbal and written..

Key responsibilities:

Edit long-form and short-form video content for various platforms.

Perform basic color correction, audio balancing, and pacing adjustments.

Collaborate with the CEO and content editor to implement feedback efficiently.

Manage file organization and version control for smooth delivery workflows.

Job description

Job Title: Video Editor
Location: Remote (EST Time Zone)
Salary Range: up to 1000 USD / month, negotiable based on experience and skills

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST)

NOTE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION

Company Overview:

Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and US-based businesses, connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies. Sagan provides a high-performance remote work environment, ensuring access to world-class opportunities for top-tier professionals.

About the Company:

Sagan represents a fast-growing digital media team producing educational and thought-leadership video content. This is a creative and collaborative environment with direct exposure to a founder-led leadership team that values quality storytelling and efficient workflows.

Position Overview:

We're looking for a skilled Video Editor to take raw video assets and turn them into polished, engaging content ready for distribution across social platforms. You'll work closely with the CEO and a content editor to shape messaging, ensure consistency, and maintain high visual standards. A strong sense of timing, rhythm, and brand voice is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Edit long-form and short-form video content for YouTube, social media, and internal communications.
Perform basic color correction, audio balancing, and pacing adjustments.
Integrate text, motion graphics, and transitions to elevate storytelling.
Collaborate with the CEO and the content editor to implement feedback efficiently.
Manage file organization and version control to ensure smooth delivery workflows.
Keep up with editing trends and suggest improvements in style or tools.

Qualifications:

3+ years of professional video editing experience.
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Strong portfolio demonstrating video storytelling, pacing, and attention to detail.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, feedback-driven environment.
Strong English fluency, both verbal and written.

Nice-to-Haves:

Familiarity with CapCut, Opus, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
Experience editing for thought leadership, coaching, or educational brands.
Familiarity with creating clips optimized for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Instagram Reels.
Basic motion design or animation capabilities.

Resume Submission Guidelines:

💡To help us review your application efficiently, please submit your resume in text-based PDF format only.

🔸Avoid uploading scanned documents, image files (JPG/PNG), or Word documents (DOC/DOCX) format to prevent your application from being overlooked.

📍Important: For timely processing, both your resume and introductory video must be submitted in English.

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