Part-Time Video Editor for YouTube & Social Media Shorts (No Posting Required)

I’m looking for a skilled, self-motivated part-time video editor to help me turn long-form content into polished YouTube videos and high-impact short-form clips for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
You’ll work behind the scenes—no posting or publishing required. You’ll collaborate with our Social Media VA by uploading final edits and organized short clips to Google Drive, ready for her to schedule and share.

We’ll provide raw video footage (either from Riverside podcast recordings or recorded presentations with slides), and you’ll bring it to life with clean editing, on-brand style, and smart short-form chops.

Responsibilities:
Edit 5 YouTube-style videos per month (6–10 minutes each, combining talking head + slides)
Edit 5 podcast video recordings per month (light cleanup + branding)
Create 6–10 short-form clips per long video (vertical format, 60s or less)
Add dynamic captions, sound design, and stock b-roll where needed
Match style and branding across two brand guidelines (assets will be provided)
Deliver final and editable files via Google Drive, clearly labeled and organized

Requirements:
Experience editing both long-form and short-form video content
Strong understanding of pacing, hooks, subtitles, and content that grabs attention
Fluent in editing for vertical platforms: TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts
Access to your own editing software (Premiere, Final Cut, CapCut, Descript, etc.—your choice)
Ability to spot great soundbites, match audio to visuals, and trim with intention
Detail-oriented, consistent, and communicative
Bonus: Familiarity with podcast editing or talking-head style content

Work Style:
Flexible, async work—set your own hours
Turnaround will vary:
Some videos may need to be ready within 5–7 days (e.g., podcast episodes)
Others can be completed over a 2-week timeline
No need to publish or schedule anything—you’ll pass completed content to our social media VA

Deliverables (Monthly):
5 edited YouTube-style videos (6–10 min)
5 edited podcast-style videos (light audio/video cleanup)
60–100 total short-form clips (approx. 6–10 per long video)
All content delivered via organized Google Drive folders, ready to post
Shorts should be platform-ready (vertical format, captions, dynamic), but no platform-specific exports needed

Compensation:
We know good editing takes time and talent, and we're committed to a long-term relationship. We’re starting at $200/month for a part-time role, with opportunities for growth.

To Apply:
Please submit:
A short introduction (just a few sentences is fine)
A link to your portfolio or sample work (long-form + short-form, if possible)
What editing software you use
One creative idea for making a short-form educational clip stand out