- Where
- Latin America · Remote · Remote
- Level
- Mid
About Us
At Near, we help top talent in Latin America find remote roles with US companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.
About the Client
Our client is a fast-growing, culture-forward marketing and influencer agency working with creators, law firms, doctors, and global brands.
About the Role
We are looking for a part-time Video Editor to support our full-time editor and help the team stay ahead of content demands.
Schedule: ~20 hours/week, flexible and self-directed across 3-4 consecutive days including one weekend day (e.g., Sunday through Wednesday).
Responsibilities:
Edit short-form content across platforms
TikTok, IG Reels, YouTube Shorts
Format content for each platform (4:5, 9:16, 16:9)
Add captions, b-roll, and basic transitions
Use tools like Adobe Premiere, CapCut, or Final Cut
Understand what drives retention on social
Strong grasp of what makes people stop scrolling in the first few seconds
Edit to maintain viewer retention throughout the video, not just a strong hook
Understand context and make independent editorial decisions
Watch and understand raw footage/audio to grasp the gist of the content
Make ad hoc creative decisions based on that context, without needing every instruction spelled out
Manage your own workload and deadlines
Highly organized and able to juggle multiple edits independently
Help the team catch up on backlogged content, particularly content that comes in over the weekend
Skills:
Strong hands-on video editing experience for short-form content (Premiere, CapCut, or Final Cut)
Strong understanding of social media performance and platform-specific content adaptation
Highly organized, able to manage multiple deliverables with minimal supervision
Strong English comprehension (written and spoken), with the ability to understand context and nuance, not just fluency
Perks - What's in for you?
Compensation: $800-$1,000 based on experience
US holidays off
Flexible PTO