Short-Form Video Editor – (HR31210DPH)

Job Description

Job Title: Short-Form Video Editor
Location: Remote (EST Time Zone)
Salary Range: up to 1200 USD
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST)
NOTE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION
Company Overview:
Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and US-based businesses, connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies. Discover a world of career possibilities with Sagan.
About the Company:
Sagan represents a dynamic hospitality and restaurant group expanding its digital presence through engaging video content. Their goal is to create high-retention short-form videos tailored for platforms like LinkedIn and YouTube Shorts to drive brand awareness and audience engagement.
Position Overview:
Were looking for a Short-Form Video Editor to craft compelling, high-energy content that keeps viewers engaged. The ideal candidate will have experience in editing short-form videos with fast-paced storytelling, dynamic captions, and creative enhancements such as B-roll, reaction memes, zoom-ins, and sound effects.
Key Responsibilities:
Edit short-form videos with a clean, fast-paced style optimized for LinkedIn and YouTube Shorts.
Use jump cuts to maintain audience attention and engagement.
Add dynamic captions for readability and impact.
Incorporate zoom-ins, punch-ins, B-roll, overlays, and reaction memes to enhance storytelling.
Apply sound effects and music to create an engaging, immersive viewing experience.
Ensure videos align with the brands tone, style, and marketing objectives.
Work with raw footage, structuring clips for maximum retention and engagement.
Qualifications:
Proven experience editing high-retention short-form videos (LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels).
Expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
Strong understanding of pacing, storytelling, and audience engagement in short-form content.
Ability to transform raw footage into polished, compelling video content.
Attention to detail, creativity, and a passion for producing high-quality video content.
Nice-to-Haves:
Experience in social media content strategy and performance optimization.
Familiarity with marketing and branding principles to ensure consistency.
Please note: To ensure prompt processing of your application, we kindly request that you submit your resume and an introductory video in English format.