Youtube & Tiktok Shorts Video Editor

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Short-Form Video Editor & Producer to create engaging content for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels. This role focuses on clipping long-form podcast content and transforming it into high-performing short videos using relevant visuals, b-roll, images, motion graphics, captions, and sports-related edits.

The ideal candidate understands short-form storytelling, pacing, trends, and platform-specific optimization.

Responsibilities

Clip engaging ---------- nts from long-form podcast episodes

Edit short-form videos (15–60 seconds) optimized for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Reels

Add relevant visuals such as:

Stock videos

Images

B-roll

Sports footage (highlights, reactions, edits)

Sync visuals with conversation topics to enhance storytelling

Create dynamic captions, subtitles, and on-screen text (high retention style)

Add sound effects, transitions, and background music when appropriate

Ensure videos follow platform best practices (aspect ratio, hooks, pacing)

Organize and export content consistently and on schedule

Stay updated with social media trends, editing styles, and viral formats

Requirements

Proven experience editing short-form content for TikTok and YouTube Shorts

Strong knowledge of video editing software (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or similar)

Experience clipping podcasts or long-form content

Ability to source and integrate relevant visuals and sports footage

Strong sense of pacing, storytelling, and audience engagement

Understanding of subtitles, hooks, and retention-based editing

Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications

Experience editing sports-related content or highlight reels

Familiarity with viral short-form trends and formats

Basic motion graphics or animation skills

Knowledge of copyright-safe content sourcing

Deliverables

High-quality vertical videos (9:16)

Platform-ready content with captions and effects

Consistent output aligned with brand style and goals