Short-Form Video Editor (High-Level Only)

We’re hiring a skilled short-form video editor to help build a growing media company. This is a serious opportunity with a clear path to consistent work and full-time for the right person.

We are not looking for beginner editors or template-based editing.

We want editors who understand:

Attention
Retention
Storytelling
Emotion
Pacing
Social-first editing

If your edits feel cinematic, intentional, fast-paced, and performance-driven — keep reading.

What You’ll Edit
Business / personal brand reels
Sports content (Atlanta Smoke softball team)
Game recaps & highlights
Mic’d up content
Behind-the-scenes videos
Training / fitness content

You’ll receive:

Raw footage
Creative direction
References
Systems/workflows

Your job is to execute at a high level.

Style Reference (Must Match This Level)

Study these edits before applying:

Instagram Reel Example:
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If your work does not match this level of pacing, sound design, captions, storytelling, and energy, this position is not for you.

Requirements
Proven experience editing high-level short-form content
Strong understanding of pacing, retention, and storytelling
Advanced captioning (NOT basic auto-captions)
Strong sound design instincts
Ability to adapt to different editing styles quickly
Fast turnaround without sacrificing quality
Reliable communication and consistency
Required Software
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Final Cut

No CapCut editors.
No template-heavy editing.
No “basic TikTok edits.”

Not a Fit If You:
Only do simple cuts with music
Rely heavily on presets/templates
Use generic social media editing styles
Need constant supervision
Miss deadlines
Don’t understand retention editing
Can’t build ---------- ntum/emotion through pacing and sound design
Interview Process
Step 1 — Application Review

We review your portfolio and editing style.

Step 2 — Shortlist

Selected editors move to the next round.

Step 3 — Paid Test Edit

Selected applicants will receive:

Raw clips
Creative direction
Reference examples

You’ll edit:

1 short-form video (30–60 seconds)

We evaluate:

Hook (first 1–3 seconds)
Retention/pacing
Sound design
Captions
Creativity
Storytelling
Overall execution
Growth Opportunity

We’re building a long-ter ---------- dia team.

Strong editors can expect:

Consistent weekly work
Higher pay over time
Bigger creative opportunities
Full-time potential
How to Apply

Put “SMOKE” at the top of your application.

Send ALL of the following:

2–3 of your BEST short-form edits
What software you use
Your internet speed
Your availability (hours/week)
Your expected rate (hourly or per video)

Applications without “SMOKE” will be ignored.