Instagram Reels Video Editor

We’re looking for a high-skill Instagram video editor who specializes in Reels-style content (30 seconds to 3 minutes) and understands how to edit for retention, hooks, and engagement.

This is not basic trimming or template editing. We need someone who understands modern IG content and can make videos feel native to the platform.

You must be able to AT A MINIMU ---------- ET THIS QUALITY AND EDITING STYLE. Do not apply if you can’t: ----------

What You’ll Be Editing:
- Talking-head educational & thought-leadership videos
- Short-form to Medium-length Reels (30s–3min)
- Business / entrepreneurship / marketing style content
- Raw footage + reference examples will be provided

What We’re Looking For:
You should have proven experience editing Instagram Reels and understand:
- Fast pacing, zooms, and clean jump cuts
- Strong hook delivery (first 3-9 seconds matter)
- On-screen captions (dynamic, readable, not cluttered)
- Strategic text emphasis (words popping at the right ---------- nts)
- Zooms, punch-ins, motion where it adds energy (not noise)
- Clean sound design, engaging sound effect timing, and subtle music layering
- Editing styles that match high-performing IG creators

If you regularly watch, study, or edit content similar to:
- Business / creator / educational Reels
- Modern short-form content that doesn’t feel over-edited

You’ll fit well here.

Software Requirements:
You should be comfortable with at least one of the following:
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Final Cut Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
(After Effects experience is a plus, but not required.)

What Success Looks Like:
- Videos that feel native to Instagram
- Clear, engaging pacing from start to finish
- Strong viewer retention (especially in the first 5–10 seconds)
- Consistent style that matches provided references
- This is ongoing work for the right editor. We value quality, communication, and consistency.

- To Apply (Important)
Please include:
- Links to Instagram Reels you’ve edited (required, provide 5-10.) This must be work you have done personally and must match the quality of the example video provided.
- A brief note on your experience with short-form content
- Your turnaround time per video
- Your rate per video, per minute, or per package

Applications without relevant Reel examples will not be considered.

Looking forward to working with someone who truly understands Instagram content.