Freelance Short-Form Video Content Creator

Job summary

Develop concepts, write scripts, and produce engaging short-form marketing videos for TikTok and YouTube, combining supplied campaign assets with original creative ideas. Deliver each video in vertical and horizontal formats with burned-in captions, incorporate feedback, and meet agreed timelines.

Job details

Location: Remote Duration: Freelance / Contract Overview A national public challenge campaign is seeking a creative short-form video content creator to produce engaging marketing videos for TikTok and YouTube. The campaign invites the Down syndrome community — self-advocates, families, researchers, and advocates — to share how research improves lives. This role goes beyond pure editing; the creator will bring their own creative concepts, scripting, and storytelling to turn campaign briefs into scroll-stopping video content. Brand assets, key messages, and campaign details will be provided. Key Responsibilities Concept, script, and produce short-form marketing videos for TikTok and YouTube Combine provided brand assets and content with original creative ideas and visuals Deliver each video in both vertical (9:16) and horizontal (16:9) formats Build in burned-in captions and accessibility as standard Incorporate feedback and deliver within agreed timelines Required Qualifications Strong portfolio of short-form social video (TikTok / Reels / YouTube) Ability to work end to end — concept, script, edit, caption, export Creative eye for hooks, pacing, and messaging that performs on social Comfort handling sensitive, community-focused subject matter with care and authenticity Reliable communication and quick turnaround Preferred Qualifications Experience with health, nonprofit, government, or awareness campaigns Motion graphics / animation skills Familiarity with accessibility standards (captioning, contrast, no flashing content) Work Location & Requirements Fully remote position Paid per video delivered

What you’ll do

Develop concepts, write scripts, and produce engaging short-form marketing videos for TikTok and YouTube, combining supplied campaign assets with original creative ideas. Deliver each video in vertical and horizontal formats with burned-in captions, incorporate feedback, and meet agreed timelines.

Requirements

Applicants should have a strong portfolio of short-form social videos and be able to manage the full production process from concept and scripting through editing, captioning, and export. They should have a creative sense for social video hooks, pacing, and messaging, handle sensitive community-focused topics with care, and communicate reliably; experience with awareness campaigns and accessibility or motion graphics skills are preferred.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Social Media Marketing · Preferred
• Creative Direction · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Short-Form Video Production
• Concept Development
• Scriptwriting
• Video Editing
• Storytelling
• Social Media Marketing
• TikTok
• YouTube
• Captioning
• Accessibility
• Motion Graphics
• Animation
• Creative Direction
• Communication
• Time Management

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Marketing
• Art & Design