Job Description

Position Summary:

We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented

Social Media Video Editor

to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about social media, understands what makes content go viral, and has a strong eye for aesthetics, pacing, and storytelling. You'll be responsible for editing short-form video content (primarily Instagram Reels) used to market our brand on our Instagram page (50k+ followers, 1m+ monthly views).

This role requires both

technical precision

and

creative judgement

. You should be able to produce clean, on-brand edits that capture attention within seconds, maintain viewer engagement, and reflect our aesthetic and audience.

About the Company

Selling Social is a fast-growing membership platform that provides real estate agents with done-for-you social media and marketing templates to elevate their online presence. You can check us out

@sellingsocial.co

on Instagram to learn more about our business.

Role:

Edit engaging, aesthetically-pleasing, high-quality short-form videos (Reels, TikToks, etc.) for our brand. Maintain brand consistency while adapting to various creative styles and tones. Stay up to date on current social media trends, audio, and editing techniques. Work collaboratively with our small creative team to brainstorm and refine ideas. Occasionally assist with ad hoc editing projects for marketing campaigns.

Ideal Candidate:

Experience editing short-form video content for creators directly or through an agency. Strong understanding of Instagram content strategy, especially what drives engagement and retention. Excellent sense of pacing, rhythm, and narrative flow. Strong attention to detail and technical execution (captions, formatting, aspect ratios). Great creative judgement and understanding of social media culture.

Compensation & Workload

Pay is competitive and based on experience, skill level, and editing style. We're open to per-reel or retainer arrangements, with potential bonuses for high-performing content. You should be able to edit 3-5 reels per week, with occasional additional editing work on other projects.

How to Apply

Please include a link to your portfolio or examples of your video editing work when applying. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short editing skills test exercise.

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: $30.00-$60.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Application question(s):

Do you have experience working for a social media/video editing agency OR working for a large creator? Please explain. Please paste a link to a portfolio or editing examples relevant to this position.
Work Location: Remote