Video Editor

Job summary

Transform raw camera-phone footage into concise, polished videos tailored to professional social media audiences and aligned with the organization’s tone and visual identity. Independently manage rapid turnarounds and multiple projects, using editing software, templates, and AI tools to deliver high-quality content.

Job details

Job title: Freelance Video Editor Duration: TBC Role type: Freelance (Full-Time Schedule) Location: Fully Remote (Canada-based preferred) Start: 12 Oct 2026 (Flexible) About the Team & the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and agile Freelance Video Editor to help our client transform raw, user-generated-style footage into polished, brand-aligned content for professional social media platforms. In this role, you will be the primary creative force turning on-the-ground updates into engaging, social-first narratives. Working independently, you will take footage captured on camera phones by local market teams and elevate it using a strong eye for pacing, storytelling, and professional formatting. This position is ideally based in Canada to facilitate seamless collaboration within the same time zones as the footage creators. We move quickly, making this role perfect for a self-starter who thrives with minimal direction. If you can confidently take a brief from raw, unpolished assets to final delivery while juggling multiple simultaneous projects, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your digital storytelling expertise. What You Will Do Content Transformation & Storytelling Transform unpolished, camera-phone footage into concise, high-impact video content tailored specifically for professional social media audiences. Ensure all final deliverables are cohesive, professional, and strictly aligned with the organization’s tone and visual identity. Workflow & Technical Execution Execute rapid turnarounds independently, relying on your deep understanding of current social video trends and brand alignment. Utilize modern editing software, creative templates, and emerging AI tools to streamline workflows and maximize final video quality. What You Bring to the Table Social-First Expertise: A proven track record of editing social-first video content for brands or organizations, with a sharp understanding of professional networking platform algorithms. Technical Proficiency: Strong hands-on expertise in industry-standard video editing software (e.g., Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut), as well as modern AI video tools. Agility & Independence: The demonstrated ability to work incredibly fast, creatively problem-solve with limited raw materials, and manage multiple deliverables with minimal guidance.

What you’ll do

Transform raw camera-phone footage into concise, polished videos tailored to professional social media audiences and aligned with the organization’s tone and visual identity. Independently manage rapid turnarounds and multiple projects, using editing software, templates, and AI tools to deliver high-quality content.

Requirements

Candidates should have a proven track record editing social-first video content for brands or organizations and understand professional networking platform algorithms. They should be proficient with industry-standard editing software and modern AI video tools, and able to work quickly, solve creative problems with limited footage, and manage multiple deliverables with minimal guidance.

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Video Editing
• Social-First Content Creation
• Video Storytelling
• Pacing
• Brand Alignment
• Professional Social Media
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Final Cut Pro
• DaVinci Resolve
• CapCut
• AI Video Tools
• Workflow Optimization
• Rapid Turnaround
• Creative Problem-Solving
• Project Management

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Marketing
• Art & Design

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