Overview
Trolley AI — Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia (Remote).
Base pay range: $10.00/hr - $15.00/hr
Location: Remote
Type: Contractor (Part-Time, ~20h/week, with potential to scale)
Reports To: Project Manager & Production Lead
Who we're looking for
We're hiring a Content Social Creator with short-form/Social Video Editing skills to bring our clients' voices to life across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
This role requires someone deeply immersed in social media who can create content that feels native to each platform, transform raw footage into engaging edits, and repurpose existing content creatively for trends, memes, and carousels.
You will adapt trends, pitch concepts, and cut videos with strong pacing and emotion.
You're not just an executor; you contribute ideas and shape edits that connect with audiences authentically.
Responsibilities
- Short-Form Video Editing — Edit engaging short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts using raw footage, screen recordings, and b-roll.
Craft tight, emotionally engaging edits with strong hooks and pacing.
Add music, captions, animations, and effects aligned with platform trends and client brand guidelines.
Format videos for mobile-first viewing (vertical 9:16), optimized for platform algorithms.
- Social Media Trend Awareness & Content Repurposing — Stay up to date with platform trends, audio trends, editing styles, and viral formats.
Propose new video ideas, hooks, and transitions inspired by current social media culture.
Adapt and remix existing content (from podcasts, speaking engagements, or social posts) into fresh formats for TikTok, Reels, and carousels.
Write core copy and hooks; collaborate with Marketing Assistant on captions and variations.
Work with Designer and Editors to adapt ideas into assets.
Analyze competitor content and suggest improvements.
- Content Strategy & Editorial Cohesion — Lead the editorial tone across content formats in collaboration with the Producer and brand strategist, ensuring consistency in voice and message aligned to the client's audience.
Offer suggestions on cross-platform connections and formats to reinforce strategic goals.
Evaluate the emotional and editorial strength of clips before editing, recommending changes if needed.
- Platform Growth & Content Optimization — Review content performance and share insights on what's working or needs iteration.
Collaborate with the team to refine tone, hooks, or angles to maximize impact.
Recommend ways to optimize video structure, captions, and publishing timing based on analytics or platform shifts.
Contribute ideas on how AI tools and automation could streamline the creative workflow and ideation process.
- Workflow & Delivery — Deliver clean, organized files and exports to Frame.io and ClickUp. Follow naming conventions, task timelines, and internal workflows.
Apply revisions quickly with precision and communicate regularly with team members.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) — Consistent delivery of content aligned with brand and editorial strategy; production of trend-aware, high-quality clips; proactive creativity; measurable engagement; clear editorial thinking; use of AI/tools to optimize workflow; timely delivery of weekly clips across multiple clients.
Qualifications
- Required Skills & Experience — 2+ years editing short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
Strong storytelling, pacing, and platform-native visual language.
Proven ability to repurpose long-form content into short-form clips.
Familiarity with meme culture, viral mechanics, and social media trends.
Proficiency in CapCut, Social Native video edition tools, Descript/Riverside, and Frame.io.
Ability to work independently and propose creative solutions.
Ability to shape content beyond editing, contributing ideas that elevate tone and audience resonance.
Strong English communication skills for collaborating with an international team.
- Preferred Qualifications — Experience with digital creators, podcasts, or thought leaders.
Background editing varied formats including face-to-camera, screen-record, and speaking clips.
Spanish fluency is a plus.
Why join us
You’ll help shape the social presence of mission-driven founders and organizations, blending editing craft with cultural fluency to create impactful, trend-aware content.
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 that drives engagement, brand visibility, and business growth.
Our team integrates strategy, design, production, and performance analysis to deliver world-class results.
We operate with a Founder Mode mindset, valuing initiative, collaboration, and rapid execution.
We use AI tools to optimize how work gets done.
We value creativity, resourcefulness, and clear communication.
Be Part of the Future of Work
Trolley is now accepting applications from ambitious professionals who want to work at the intersection of technology and creativity.
Join us in shaping the next era of work.
Seniority level
Employment type
- Contractor (Part-Time, ~20h/week)
Job function
- Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
- Technology, Information and Media
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