Video Editor

Summary

Join Afar's team as a part-time, remote video editor! This role requires 2-3 years of experience creating engaging short- and long-form videos for social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. You will collaborate with the social media team, source stock footage, and ensure videos are optimized for various formats. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of social media trends and expertise in video editing tools (CapCut, Adobe Suite). This is a 20-hour per week position paying $30-$33.65 per hour. A portfolio is required with your application.

Requirements

• 2 to 3 years of video editing experience, with clearly demonstrable examples of success on major social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
• Strong understanding of social trends, platform updates, and audience engagement tactics, as well as a strong visual eye
• Expertise with video editing tools (CapCut, Adobe Suite) and experience working with mixed media (stills, design, and video)
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines
• All applicants must be able to provide legal proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S

Responsibilities

• Edit short- and long-form video content for Afar’s paid and organic social channels, including Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube
• Collaborate with Afar’s social media team to ideate and execute trend-driven video content, experimenting with innovative editing styles within verticals such as hotel, flight, and lounge reviews, travel hacks, and destination guides
• Source stock footage as needed, handle raw footage, and incorporate voiceovers, sound effects, music, motion graphics, and color correction to create polished videos
• Work closely with various stakeholders (art, social, and marketing teams) to refine video concepts, gather and respond to feedback, and deliver final assets on schedule
• Ensure videos are optimized for various formats, such as vertical for TikTok/Reels and horizontal for YouTube
• Maintain a consistent visual style and production quality across all video projects
• Design and A/B test engaging reel covers and YouTube thumbnails

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in creating travel video content and narrating for Afar’s social channels

Benefits

• $30 - $33.65 an hour
• 20 hours per week
• 100% remote