Video Editor (Reels, TikTok, YouTube & Social Media) – Remote | U.S. Hours
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (flexibility for launches and deadlines)
About the Role
At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Video Editor to create engaging, high-performing video content for social media, YouTube, marketing campaigns, and brand channels.
This is a hands-on editing role for someone who understands how to turn raw footage into content that captures attention and keeps viewers watching .
You’ll create:
Instagram Reels
TikTok videos
YouTube Shorts
YouTube videos
Marketing and brand videos
Social-first video content
If you understand pacing, hooks, storytelling, audience retention, and platform-specific editing , this role is a strong fit.
What You’ll Own
Video Editing & Content Creation
Edit raw footage into polished, engaging video content
Work with tools such as:
Adobe Premiere Pro
Final Cut Pro
DaVinci Resolve
Create both short-form and long-form content
Maintain strong pacing, story structure, and visual flow
Select the strongest footage, cuts, and moments to maximize viewer attention
Ensure every final edit meets brand and quality standards
Reels, TikTok & Short-Form Content
Create platform-native videos for:
Instagram Reels
TikTok
YouTube Shorts
LinkedIn
Social media campaigns
Optimize edits for:
Strong opening hooks
Audience retention
Watch time
Engagement
Fast pacing
Mobile-first viewing
Understand how editing styles differ across platforms and adapt content accordingly.
YouTube & Long-Form Editing
Edit longer-form YouTube and marketing content
Structure footage into clear, compelling stories
Remove unnecessary pauses and improve pacing
Incorporate B-roll and supporting visuals where appropriate
Create engaging transitions between sections
Repurpose long-form videos into short-form social content
Captions, Graphics & Creative Enhancements
Add and optimize:
On-screen captions
Text overlays
Music
Sound effects
Motion graphics
Transitions
B-roll
Visual effects
Ensure creative elements support the content rather than distract from it.
Maintain consistency with brand tone, marketing objectives, and platform style.
Multi-Platform Formatting & Exporting
Prepare content in formats including:
9:16 — Reels, TikTok, Shorts
1:1 — Social feeds
16:9 — YouTube and web
Optimize exports for:
Video quality
File size
Resolution
Platform requirements
Mobile viewing
Revisions & Creative Collaboration
Collaborate with marketing, content, and creative teams
Incorporate client and internal feedback accurately
Make revisions efficiently without sacrificing quality
Use performance insights to improve future edits
Maintain organized project files, footage, and version control
Consistently meet content calendars and production deadlines
Required Experience & Skills
Must-Have
Professional or freelance video editing experience
Strong portfolio demonstrating social media or marketing video work
Experience editing short-form vertical content
Strong understanding of:
Video pacing
Storytelling
Hooks
Audience retention
Social media content
Proficiency with at least one professional editing platform:
Adobe Premiere Pro
Final Cut Pro
DaVinci Resolve
Ability to edit quickly while maintaining high-quality standards
Strong eye for timing, cuts, visual flow, and engagement
Ability to follow creative direction and feedback accurately
Strong organizational and deadline-management skills
Nice to Have
Adobe After Effects or motion graphics experience
Experience editing:
Paid social ads
YouTube videos
UGC-style content
Brand videos
Performance marketing creatives
Understanding of social media metrics such as:
Watch time
Audience retention
CTR
Engagement rate
Experience repurposing long-form content into Reels, TikToks, and Shorts
Experience working with marketing agencies, brands, creators, or high-growth companies
What Makes You a Strong Fit
You understand that great editing is about attention and storytelling , not just effects
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