Video Editing VA - Short-Form Product Ads & Social Media Content

[Short-Form Video Editor for Product Ads & Social Media | $7/hr Start, $8+/hr Potential]

We are looking for a Short-Form Video Editor to support our marketing and creative team by turning provided product images, graphics, banners, video footage, and short copy into simple short-form videos for ads, social media, and promotional campaigns.

This is an execution-focused role. You do not need to create full video strategies, film content, or write long scripts. You should be able to follow direction, edit cleanly, organize files properly, and revise quickly based on feedback.

Responsibilities
• Create 15-60 second short-form videos using provided product images, graphics, footage, and design assets.
• Add text overlays, captions, CTA, music, basic motion, and clean transitions.
• Resize and export videos for different social media and advertising formats as needed.
• Revise videos based on feedback from the marketing and creative team.
• Organize project files, working assets, and final exports clearly.

Requirements
• Experience editing short-form videos for social media or advertising.
• Ability to turn static images, product photos, and provided footage into clean video content.
• Good sense of pacing, typography, text placement, and product-focused motion.
• Comfortable following brand direction, creative references, and revision notes.
• Able to use video editing tools such as Premiere Pro, CapCut, After Effects, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or similar tools.

Compensation
• Starting rate: $7/hr
• Candidates who show strong potential, clean editing skills, fast turnaround, and reliability may be considered for a rate increase to $8+/hr after review.

Test Assignment
Please complete a short test assignment using the Google Drive footage below:
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Create a 10-15 second vertical short-form video using only the video footage provided in this folder and the suggested copy below.

This is a short skill assessment. Please keep the edit simple, clean, and focused on product clarity, readable text, and smooth pacing.

• Product: Seat Covers
• Video Ratio: 9:16
• Concept: Interior Protection + Premium Upgrade

Creative Direction
• Clean, modern, and premium.
• Product should be easy to see.
• Text should be simple and readable.
• Avoid flashy effects, cluttered design, or distracting transitions.

Suggested Copy
• Headline: Protect Your Seats. Upgrade Your Interior.
• Benefit Text: Custom-fit look / Easy to clean / Built for daily driving
• CTA: Shop Seat Covers

Must Include
• Headline
• Clean footage editing
• 2-3 short text overlays
• CTA
• Background music or simple sound design

What We Will Review
• Product clarity
• Readable text
• Smooth pacing
• Clean design
• Ability to follow the requested concept and direction
• Overall polish

Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who can follow direction well, make revisions accurately, stay organized, and create clean product-focused video edits with a polished and premium feel.

How to Apply
Please submit your application through the V2 messaging system.

Your message must include:
• Resume or CV
• Two short-form video samples
• A brief explanation of your role in each sample
• A link to your completed test assignment
• Your main editing tools