Contract Video Editor

The Good and the Beautiful is looking for a talented, creative, and detail-oriented freelance Video Editor to support our growing media team.

We are seeking an independent contractor who can help bring our stories to life through engaging, high-quality video content across multiple digital platforms. The primary focus will be creating short-form social media content, including Instagram Reels, Stories, YouTube Shorts, Facebook videos, and TikToks.

Working collaboratively with our internal creative team, you will transform raw footage and creative briefs into polished, ready-to-publish videos that reflect our brand, mission, and commitment to clean, uplifting content.

This is an excellent opportunity for a creative professional who enjoys storytelling, understands social media trends, and takes pride in producing thoughtful, engaging video content.

Scope of Work & Responsibilities

Video Editing & Production

• Receive raw video footage and creative briefs and produce polished, publication-ready videos.
• Edit short-form video content for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
• Adapt video content for additional marketing uses, including email campaigns and website landing pages.
• Incorporate appropriate transitions, captions, graphics, music, and other editing elements as needed.
• Maintain consistency with The Good and the Beautiful's brand standards and clean-content guidelines.

Social Media Trends & Creativity

• Stay current with trending social media video formats, audio, and editing styles.
• Bring creative ideas and recommendations to enhance video engagement and storytelling.
• Demonstrate familiarity with platform-specific video formats and editing tools, particularly Meta's in-platform creation tools.

Communication & Project Coordination

• Collaborate with internal creative team members to understand project goals and creative direction.
• Communicate professionally and promptly regarding project updates, questions, and deadlines.
• Deliver completed projects according to agreed-upon timelines and specifications.
• Maintain organization and attention to detail throughout the editing and delivery process.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience or demonstrated ability in video editing and production.
• Proficiency in video editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, or comparable programs.
• Familiarity with creating and editing videos using Meta's in-platform tools.
• Understanding of current social media trends, including video formats, audio, and engagement styles.
• Strong creative instincts and an eye for visual storytelling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage projects efficiently, and meet agreed-upon deadlines.
• Ability to receive creative direction and incorporate feedback effectively.

Professional Expectations

The independent contractor is expected to:

• Uphold and respect The Good and the Beautiful's mission, values, and brand voice.
• Produce work that aligns with the company's standards for clean, family-friendly content.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when handling company materials and information.
• Communicate in a timely and professional manner, responding promptly to time-sensitive messages and generally within one business day for other communications.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and deliver quality work within agreed-upon timelines.
• Maintain a positive, collaborative working relationship with the Media Team and other company representatives.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote contract opportunity. The contractor will provide services from their own home office or workspace and will need reliable access to the necessary equipment, software, and internet connection to complete assigned projects.

Estimated Workload

The anticipated workload averages approximately 5–10 hours per week, depending on project needs and availability of assignments.

Specific projects, deliverables, and deadlines will be communicated and mutually agreed upon as work is assigned.

Independent Contractor Relationship

This engagement is structured as an independent contractor relationship, not an employer-employee relationship.

The contractor will be responsible for providing their own equipment, maintaining the necessary software and tools, and managing their work in accordance with mutually agreed-upon project requirements and deadlines.

The contractor will not have supervisory responsibilities.

How to Apply

Interested contractors are encouraged to submit:

• A brief introduction and overview of their video editing experience.
• A portfolio or examples of previously edited video content.
• A list of video editing software and tools they are comfortable using.

We look forward to connecting with a creative professional who is passionate about meaningful storytelling and producing beautiful, engaging content!

Compensation: $20-25 an hour DOE