Video Editor US Based Marketing Company

Work set-up: 
Full Remote
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Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects., Experience creating short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts., Strong portfolio demonstrating impactful short-form content., Ability to work quickly and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines..

Key responsibilities:

  • Review and identify engaging moments from long-form footage and UGC.
  • Edit and enhance videos with captions, overlays, and motion graphics.
  • Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to align content with brand goals.
  • Monitor trends and prepare clips for distribution across various channels.

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Catena Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting SME https://www.pearltalent.com/
2 - 10 Employees
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Job description

Work Arrangement : Fully remote

Job type : Fulltime, Independent Contractor

Salary Range: Competitive; based on experience

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday; follows US Federal Holidays

Locations: Remote, open to candidates who can work EST hours.

Holidays Observed : US Federal Holidays

About Pearl talent :

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

*Hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we’re building for: WATCH HERE

Why Work with Us?

We’re not just another recruiting firm—we focus on placing candidates with exceptional US and EU founders who prioritize the longterm success of their team members. We also provide retention bonuses at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, as well as communitydriven benefits like an annual retreat.

About the Company

Our client empowers anyone to become an event organizer, build a community, and bring people together through realworld experiences. Founded by a group of passionate event enthusiasts and college dropouts, they’ve developed the ultimate toolkit for creating, marketing, and monetizing inperson communities—no matter where you are in the world.

In just three years, our client has grown into a team of 60, attracted over 5 million users, secured $40 million in venture funding, and processed more than $220 million in transactions. Theyve achieved results that outpace companies ten times their size—proving that speed, passion, and communitydriven innovation can change the game. And they’re just getting started.

Role Overview

We are seeking for a creative and fastmoving Short Form Content Editor to turn longform and raw footage into highperforming clips for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other shortform platforms. You’ll be responsible for identifying engaging 15–60 second moments, enhancing them with captions, motion graphics, and overlays, and distributing them across various highvisibility channels.

This role is central to the brand’s content strategy and clipping initiative. You’ll work with internal footage and usergenerated content (UGC) to create videos that drive viral organic reach. If you’re passionate about storytelling, thrive under quick turnarounds, and know how to make content pop on social media, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Review internal longform footage, livestreams, podcasts, and usergenerated content to identify the most engaging moments for shortform use

Edit highquality shortform videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other vertical content platforms

Enhance videos with captions, transitions, sound design, overlays, and motion graphics to maximize storytelling and engagement

Manage a high volume of fastturnaround edits while maintaining consistent quality and brand alignment

Collaborate closely with Marketing, Creative, and Community teams to ensure content supports broader brand and campaign goals

Monitor trends in shortform video, emerging editing styles, and popular audio to keep content fresh, relevant, and competitive

Prepare and format clips for distribution across secondary pages, fan accounts, and partner channels to amplify reach

Requirements

Must Have :

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, with a strong portfolio showcasing impactful shortform content

Demonstrated experience creating for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, with a solid grasp of platformspecific trends, best practices, and algorithm dynamics

Ability to work quickly, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and consistently meet tight deadlines

Strong creative instincts for pacing, framing, and visual storytelling tailored to shortform formats

Comfortable collaborating across teams and receiving constructive feedback in a fastpaced, creative environment

Highly adaptable, selfmotivated, and resourceful in navigating a constantly evolving content landscape

Nice to have :

Experience editing content in event, music, or communitydriven industries

Skills in motion graphics or animation

Knowledge of verticalfirst shooting and editing techniques

Benefits

Remote work : work from anywhere, fully remote

PTO : U.S federal holidays

Mentorship: Work directly with a U.S based client and leadership team

Learning & Development : Access to financial tools and courses

Wellness: Flexible schedule, autonomy, and space for deep work

Our Recruitment Process:

  1. Application
  2. Screening
  3. Skills Assessment
  4. Topgrading interview
  5. Client Interview
  6. Job Offer
  7. Client Onboarding

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Experience

Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
Industry :
Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Time Management
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Creativity

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