This is a remote position.
Job Highlights:Contract: Independent Contractor Work Schedule: 20 hours/week — Mondays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN Pacific Time
Overview:
We’re looking for a highly skilled and creative Video Editor & Social Media Specialist to produce high-impact, emotionally resonant, and on-brand content for Instagram and other social platforms. You’ll be responsible for creating viral-style short-form videos, scheduling content, and participating in strategic discussions with our digital agency. This role will evolve to include engagement and strategy tasks as our social presence grows.
Responsibilities:
- Create and edit 2–3 viral-focused videos weekly following provided performance drivers and brand guidelines
- Produce micro-content videos targeting audience pain points and nurturing engagement
- Perform expert batch video editing for Reels and Stories based on formats and SOPs provided
- Extract impactful clips from long-form videos for reuse across multiple platforms
- Maintain a cataloged video library for easy access and reuse
- Schedule content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube
- Repurpose Instagram content for other platforms where applicable
- Create compelling captions and text posts from video transcripts for Facebook and LinkedIn
- Use Canva to design and edit graphics, logos, and social media visuals
- Monitor social media performance and provide insightful reports and data-backed content optimizations
- Proactively contribute strategic ideas for content and social growth
- Participate in strategy calls with the business owner and digital agency
- Maintain consistency in brand messaging, tone, and voice across all content
- Ensure all content aligns with virality mechanics on each platform
- Follow established SOPs and processes for video approval and content rollout
- Work independently and adapt quickly to feedback after the initial training period
Preferred Growth Areas (Not required at start, but a definite plus):
- Engage with key competitor pages and influencer accounts to source leads and engagement opportunities
- Craft personalized DMs based on engagement activity to build warm connections
- Provide copywriting support for posts, hooks, and captions
- Research popular trends and content hooks to stay ahead of social shifts
- Help implement basic SEO strategies for content visibility and reach
- Build community connections by engaging with follower posts and potential client conversations
- Help increase followers and engagement through strategic interaction and content adaptation
Requirements
- Advanced video editing and storytelling skills
- Deep knowledge of IG, TikTok, FB, LinkedIn, and YouTube content dynamics
- Strong understanding of platform virality and performance metrics
- High proficiency in Canva and other content creation tools
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Proactive, independent, and able to follow through without micro-management
- High attention to detail and a strong creative sense
- Willingness to adapt to different time zones as needed
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative digital environment
- Open to feedback, growth, and evolving responsibilities as the business scales
Benefits
Independent Contractor Perks:- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Steady freelance job
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