Short-Form Video Editor – Personal Brand (Full-Time, Remote)

Job Description:

I’m a 26-year-old entrepreneur based in Koh Samui, Thailand, running a portfolio of businesses. I’m building a personal brand on TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and YouTube long-form. I need a dedicated short-form video editor who can turn daily raw footage into 3 polished short-form videos per day (and eventually 1 long-form per week).

This is a full-time, long-term position. You will be my only editor. I film everything on iPhone and Insta360. Every evening I send you raw footage + a 60-second WhatsApp voice note briefing what each video should be. You deliver the 3 finished videos by the next morning (your time).

Style Reference:

The visual style I want is modeled after Trey Gustafson on ---------- his content before applying. Key elements of this style:

Cinematic color grading – moody, dark tones with lifted shadows, desaturated midtones, teal/orange color split
Music-driven editing – cuts sync to the beat, pacing follows the energy of the track

Clean, minimal captions – bold sans-serif text, centered or lower-third, no flashy animations or emoji overlays
Smooth transitions – speed ramps, whip pans, match cuts between locations

Cinematic B-roll integration – tight product shots, environment shots, lifestyle footage layered over voiceover
Premium feel – this is NOT the typical fast-cut, ---------- -style TikTok editing. It’s elevated, clean, and intentional

Your Daily Workflow:

- I send you raw footage (iPhone 14 + Insta360 Go 3S clips) via Google Drive every evening
- I send a 60-second WhatsApp voice note explaining the 3 videos I want: the hook, the angle, and which clips to use
- You edit, color grade, add music, add captions, and deliver 3 finished short-form videos (30–90 seconds each)
- Turnaround: same day or by next morning (within 12 hours of receiving the brief)
- Deliver via Google Drive in 9:16 format, optimized for TikTok/Reels/Shorts

Required Skills:
- Proficient in CapCut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve (CapCut Pro preferred for speed)
- Strong color grading ability – you must be able to replicate the cinematic look described above, not just slap a filter on
- Typography and caption design – clean, readable, brand-consistent text overlays
- Music selection and beat-synced editing – you source the tracks (royalty-free) and cut to the rhythm
- Understanding of short-form content pacing – you know how to keep viewers past the first 3 seconds
- Reliable internet and able to download/upload large video files daily
- Available for WhatsApp communication during briefing hours (evening Thailand time / morning Philippines time)

Nice to Have (Not Required):
- Experience editing for entrepreneur/business content creators
- Familiarity with TikTok and Instagram Reels trends
- Ability to suggest hook improvements or creative angles based on what you’re seeing perform well
- Experience with YouTube long-form editing (will be added to your scope later)

Compensation:
$750–$1,000 USD/month (full-time), depending on skill level and experience. + Performance bonuses when content hits milestones. This rate will increase as the brand grows and your scope expands to include long-form editing.

How to Apply:
Send me:
Your portfolio or 3 examples of short-form videos you’ve edited (links to TikTok, Reels, or YouTube Shorts you edited)
A brief note on which editing software you use and your daily availability

Your honest assessment: look at Trey Gustafson’s TikTok ---------- and tell me – can you replicate this style? What would you do differently?

If your application is strong, I’ll send you a paid test clip ($20) to edit before making a final decision.