Video Editor

Summary

Join Pearl Talent and work as a fully remote Short Form Content Editor for a fast-growing company! You will create engaging short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other platforms using internal and user-generated content. Responsibilities include identifying engaging moments in long-form footage, enhancing videos with captions and graphics, and distributing them across various channels. This role requires proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, experience creating short-form content for major platforms, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will have strong creative instincts and be comfortable collaborating with various teams. Benefits include retention bonuses, an annual retreat, flexible scheduling, and access to financial tools and courses.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, with a strong portfolio showcasing impactful short-form content
• Demonstrated experience creating for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, with a solid grasp of platform-specific trends, best practices, and algorithm dynamics
• Ability to work quickly, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and consistently meet tight deadlines
• Strong creative instincts for pacing, framing, and visual storytelling tailored to short-form formats
• Comfortable collaborating across teams and receiving constructive feedback in a fast-paced, creative environment
• Highly adaptable, self-motivated, and resourceful in navigating a constantly evolving content landscape

Responsibilities

• Review internal long-form footage, livestreams, podcasts, and user-generated content to identify the most engaging moments for short-form use
• Edit high-quality short-form videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other vertical content platforms
• Enhance videos with captions, transitions, sound design, overlays, and motion graphics to maximize storytelling and engagement
• Manage a high volume of fast-turnaround edits while maintaining consistent quality and brand alignment
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Creative, and Community teams to ensure content supports broader brand and campaign goals
• Monitor trends in short-form video, emerging editing styles, and popular audio to keep content fresh, relevant, and competitive
• Prepare and format clips for distribution across secondary pages, fan accounts, and partner channels to amplify reach

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience editing content in event, music, or community-driven industries
• Skills in motion graphics or animation
• Knowledge of vertical-first shooting and editing techniques

Benefits

• Retention bonuses at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months
• Annual retreat
• Flexible schedule
• Autonomy, and space for deep work
• Access to financial tools and courses
• U.S federal holidays