About the role

About the Role
We’re looking for a creative, AI-savvy Freelance Video Editor who can turn raw footage, ideas, podcasts, interviews, and business content into high-quality, scroll-stopping videos. This isn't just a traditional editing role. We want someone who understands modern content creation, AI-powered workflows, short-form storytelling, motion graphics, captions, hooks, and social-media-first editing.
If you regularly experiment with tools like CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Runway, Kling, ElevenLabs, HeyGen, Descript, OpusClip, ChatGPT or similar AI tools .We'd love to hear from you.
Requirements

1–3+ years of experience in video editing, content creation, or a related field

Strong proficiency in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, or similar editing tools

Hands-on experience with AI-powered video and content creation tools

Strong understanding of short-form content, hooks, pacing, retention, and storytelling

Ability to create engaging Reels, Shorts, LinkedIn videos, and YouTube content

Good knowledge of motion graphics, transitions, captions, B-roll, sound design, and visual effects

Comfortable working with raw footage and turning it into polished, platform-ready content

Creative mindset with the ability to experiment with new AI tools and emerging content trends

Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver projects within deadlines

Ability to work independently in a remote freelance environment

A strong portfolio/showreel is mandatory

Excellent communication and ability to understand creative briefs

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Freelance Video Editor
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Entry

Technology & IT Content Writing Remote Collaboration Writing Video Editor Entry level

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Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Video Editor(Freelance) role.
How would you approach your first 30 days at name?
Which of Content Writing, Remote Collaboration and Writing have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
What have you learned quickly in a past role, project, or training experience?
How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
What does a normal working week look like for this role?

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I am interested in the Video Editor(Freelance) role because I can bring practical experience in Content Writing, Remote Collaboration and Writing, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes name needs from this hire.

Video Editor(Freelance)

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