Position Type: Full-time
Location: Philippines (Remote)
Schedule: PST
ABOUT THE COMPANY
OUR CLIENT IS A FAST-GROWING CREATIVE STUDIO BUILDING AN ALWAYS-ON EDITORIAL TEAM. THEY PRODUCE SHORT-FORM SOCIAL CONTENT AND VERTICAL EPISODIC DRAMA AT VOLUME FOR TOP-TIER CLIENTS, INCLUDING A PREMIUM APPAREL BRAND AND AN ENTERTAINMENT PLATFORM AIMING TO BECOME THE "NETFLIX OF GAMING." OPERATING WITH A PHILOSOPHY OF "THOUGHTFUL OUTPUT," OUR CLIENT BALANCES HIGH-VOLUME PRODUCTION WITH A DEEP CARE FOR EVERY SINGLE PIECE OF CONTENT CREATED.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a high-energy Short-Form Video Editor (Social & Hype Content) to join a specialized offshore production pod. Reporting directly to the Directors of Editorial, this role turns episode masters and raw footage into high-demand promotional assets. You are the editor who makes audiences show up for a launch, creating trailers, teasers, previews, and platform-native social cuts that build massive engagement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cut trailers, previews, teasers, drop announcements, and hype cuts from episode masters and raw gameplay.
- Write platform-native on-screen copy and captions using an authentic TikTok and YouTube Shorts voice rather than standard corporate marketing language.
- Produce fast-turnaround social cutdowns (5-to-15-second clips, quick trims, and hooked teasers) tailored to platform behaviors.
- Differentiate content strategies across platforms: optimize specifically for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, Snap, and X.
- Maintain process discipline: name files to taxonomy, tag, file, and deliver assets with clear production notes.
- Flexibly support narrative gaming cuts or brand edits when pod workloads peak.
COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
MUST-HAVE
- Hype-Building Track Record: Demonstrated experience cutting promotional material that builds anticipation for a series, drop, launch, or creator event.
- Short-Form Social Mastery: Native understanding of TikTok, Shorts, and Reels algorithms and trends; knows why a video holds attention in the first second and why captions carry watch time.
- On-Screen Copywriting: Ability to write snappy, context-aware on-screen text and captions directly in English.
- Technical Proficiency: Fluent in Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
- Language & Communication: Excellent written English communication for seamless feedback and copy execution.
- Hardware Setup: Must own a machine capable of 4K multicam editing (Apple Silicon M2+ or PC with dedicated GPU and 16GB+ RAM), dual displays (at least one 1440p), fiber internet (25Mbps+ upload) with a backup line, a UPS, and professional mixing headphones/monitors.
Nice-to-Have
- Working knowledge of gaming culture (Roblox, Fortnite, GTA, Minecraft).
- Motion graphics capability in After Effects for dynamic text overlays and callouts.
- Experience utilizing AI tools for fast transcription, captioning, and selects.
- Basic graphic design skills in Photoshop or Figma for thumbnail and teaser creation.
Key Qualities
- Performance-Curious: Pays attention to content metrics and proactively suggests new hype formats based on what works.
- Self-Starter: Proactively pulls tasks from the queue rather than waiting for micro-assignments.
- End-to-End Owner: Delivers complete, packaged assets ready for publication.
- Adaptable & Fast: Knows how to balance a 5-minute quick trim with a 40-minute crafted trailer edit without sacrificing quality.
- Low Drama, High Output: Collaborative, clear, and dependable in a fast-paced creative environment.
WHAT WE OFFER
- 100% Remote Work – Work from anywhere in the Philippines.
- Career Growth Opportunities – Gain hands-on experience, and continuous learning.
- Collaborative & Innovative Team – Work alongside skilled professionals who value excellence.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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