Location: Remote LATAM, Philippines and Eastern Europe.
Schedule: Full-Time with overlap during U.S. business hours
Employment Type: Independent Contractor
Benefits
Department: $2,000 to $3,000 USD/ Monthly (Negotiable based on experience)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly creative and fast-paced Video Editor / Short-Form Content Creator who thrives in high-volume content environments. This role goes beyond editing—you’ll identify compelling moments, craft attention-grabbing hooks, design thumbnails, and publish engaging content across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
The ideal candidate understands what makes audiences stop scrolling, has experience editing both long-form and short-form video, and can consistently produce high-quality content at scale while maintaining brand consistency. Be aware this is a high-volume seat: 3 long-form videos and 50+ shorts per week.
Key Responsibilities
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Edit long-form YouTube videos from raw footage.
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Create engaging short-form videos for Reels, Shorts, TikTok, and Facebook.
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Apply pacing, b-roll, captions, motion graphics, sound design, color correction, and visual enhancements.
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Identify viral moments from long-form content.
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Write compelling hooks, titles, captions, and on-screen text.
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Optimize videos for engagement and platform performance.
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Design high-converting YouTube thumbnails.
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Create supporting graphics while maintaining consistent branding.
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Upload and schedule content across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
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Ensure content is formatted according to platform best practices.
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Monitor trends and recommend new content ideas.
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Analyze top-performing formats and continuously improve creative output.
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Maintain organized project files, footage libraries, naming conventions, and archives to support an efficient production workflow.
Requirements
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3+ years of professional video editing experience.
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Strong portfolio showcasing Long-form YouTube content and Short-form vertical videos
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Experience editing high-volume social media content.
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Strong proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, Adobe After Effects
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Experience creating motion graphics and text animations.
Understanding of YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Shorts best practices.
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Advance English proficiency.
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Reliable internet connection.
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Computer capable of editing 4K footage efficiently.
Nice-to-Have
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Experience editing health, wellness, or medical content.
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Familiarity with compliance-sensitive messaging.
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Experience using AI editing tools such as: Opus Clip, Descript, ElevenLabs
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Experience editing founder-led or personal brand content.
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Familiarity with paid social media creative and ad variations.
Benefits
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Remote Work: Work from anywhere—our team is global, and we value work-life balance.
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Growth Opportunities: As a key player i you’ll have the chance to shape your role and grow with us.
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Innovative Culture: Join a team that is passionate about leveraging data to solve challenges and drive success in a rapidly evolving market.
Legal
As part of our recruitment process, all candidates will be kindly asked to agree toLago’s Confidentiality and Non-Circumvention Agreement. This ensures a respectful and professional experience for everyone involved.