Short Form Social Video Editor

Job description

Overview

Trolley AI is hiring a Social Video Editor to turn raw footage into high-performing, short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

This role is remote and contracted (Part-Time, ~20h/week, with potential to scale).

Location & Employment

Location: Remote

Type: Contractor (Part-Time, 20h/week, with potential to scale)

Role & Team

Reports To: Project Manager & Production Lead.

You will collaborate with producers, designers, and marketing leads as part of a team-oriented creative studio.

What Were Looking For

We are hiring a Social Video Editor to turn raw footage into high-performing, short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

This role suits someone immersed in social media who can make edits that feel fast, native, and culturally relevant.

You should be skilled in short-form editing, comfortable with trends, and able to pitch and execute creative video ideas that match client tones and goals.

You will work with a team and should bring fresh ideas, adapt quickly, and understand what makes content perform.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit engaging short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts using raw footage, screen recordings, and b-roll.
  
  
• Repurpose podcast episodes, interviews, and client content into platform-native clips.
  
  
• Add music, captions, animations, and effects that align with platform trends and brand guidelines.
  
  
• Format all videos for vertical (9:16) mobile-first viewing.
  
  
• Create visually dynamic, emotionally resonant edits that stop the scroll.
  
  

Content Ideation & Repurposing

• Stay up to date with trends, memes, templates, and editing styles on TikTok and Reels.
  
  
• Propose new video concepts, remix formats, and smart hooks aligned to what’s working on social.
  
  
• Source creative audio or overlay ideas to enhance clips.
  
  
• Suggest how existing content (e.g., podcast clips, talking heads, b-roll) can be reshaped into new formats.
  
  
• Collaborate with the producer, content creator, and designer to translate ideas into high-performing visual content.
  
  

Creative Judgment & Brand Alignment

• Interpret the tone, voice, and positioning of each client.
  
  
• Edit to enhance speaker delivery, emotional beats, and narrative arcs.
  
  
• Identify standout moments from raw footage and recommend best use cases (Reel, Meme, Remix, etc.).
  
  
• Ensure edits remain on-brand and in sync with creative direction.
  
  

Workflow & Delivery

• Deliver final video files via Frame.io and track tasks in ClickUp.
• Ensure exports are named and formatted correctly.
  
  
• Implement feedback swiftly and clearly.
  
  
• Collaborate with other editors and the creative team to meet weekly delivery goals.
  
  

AI-Driven & Founder Mode

• Leverage AI tools to streamline workflows, speed editing, and enhance output (e.g., auto-captioning, trend analysis, cut detection).
  
  
• Act with ownership, propose edits, pitch ideas, and make strategic decisions without waiting for direction.
  
  
• Collaborate cross-functionally with producers, designers, and strategists to align on goals and improve content performance.
  
  
• Share trend insights and editing innovations with the broader team.
  
  

KPIs

• Weekly delivery of high-quality video clips.
  
  
• Proactive contribution of content ideas based on current trends.
  
  
• Timely turnaround of edits and feedback.
  
  
• Videos that maintain brand voice and perform well in platform metrics (engagement, shares, retention).
  
  

What You Bring

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years editing short-form video for social media platforms.
  
  
• Strong grasp of narrative pacing, rhythm, and visual storytelling.
  
  
• Advanced proficiency with editing tools: CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or native in-app editing.
  
  
• Familiarity with platform-specific trends and mechanics (hooks, cuts, subtitles, transitions).
  
  
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple edits simultaneously.
  
  
• English proficiency and strong communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience editing for digital creators, thought leaders, or social media brands.
  
  
• Background transforming long-form content into short clips (podcasts, videos).
  
  
• Knowledge of meme culture and remix trends.
  
  
• Spanish fluency is a plus.
  
  

Why This Role Is Important

You will help shape the digital presence of mission-driven entrepreneurs and change-makers.

Your edits won’t just be content; they’ll be catalysts for visibility, growth, and audience connection.

You’ll contribute to fast, social-first content that is future-ready.

Main Areas of Focus

• Social-first short video editing: TikTok, Reels, Shorts.
  
  
• Motion graphics, text overlays, and meme-style visuals.
  
  
• Repurposing podcasts, events, and meeting clips into scroll-stopping edits.
  
  
• Collaborating with editors and content leads on weekly calendars.
  
  
• Supporting complex edits for higher-impact moments and podcast refreshes.
  
  

Application

Submit your application here:

Note: We are not considering applications from agencies or recruiters at this time.

Only individual candidates will be reviewed.

About Us

Who We Are
Trolley is a fast-growing creative operations company delivering high-impact digital and marketing solutions.

We collaborate with high-profile clients to strategize, produce, and optimize compelling content.

We Operate Under Founder Mode
We look for people who take initiative, think like entrepreneurs, and use tools like AI to optimize work.

We value creativity, resourcefulness, and clear communication in high-trust teams.

Why Join Us?

• Work with the Best: Global talent connections.
  
  
• Tech-Driven Efficiency: Leverage AI and tools to amplify impact.
  
  
• Human-Centric Approach: Supportive systems that elevate people.
  
  
• Training for Success: World-class training to excel in your role.
  
  

Be Part of the Future of Work
Trolley is accepting applications from ambitious professionals who want to work at the intersection of technology and creativity.

Required Skill Profession

Comunicación Y Rr. Pp.