Role Description The client is a fast-growing "better-for-you" food company specializing in high-quality quesadillas and tortillas. Their products are available through online sales and grocery store distribution. As they continue to expand, they are seeking a skilled E-commerce Creative Specialist. Do you know exactly what it takes to stop a user from scrolling past the first 3 seconds? We are looking for a hybrid Short-Form Video Editor to own our visual identity on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. This isn’t just about putting clips together—it’s about crafting compelling stories from raw footage, optimizing content for maximum engagement, and proactively pitching fresh editing styles. If you have a passion for social media culture, 1–2 years of experience, and a killer portfolio to prove it, this role is for you. The right candidate is creative, curious, has strong attention to detail, strong communication skills, takes initiative, and has a discerning creative eye. Key Responsibilities - Produce, edit, and optimize engaging 15-to-60-second videos tailored specifically for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube platforms. - Synthesize raw b-roll and face-to-camera footage into compelling, cohesive visual narratives. - Enhance video retention through strategic pacing, dynamic zooming, and sharp cutting techniques. - Integrate accurate closed captions, on-screen text typography, and sound effects (SFX) to optimize videos for silent viewing and high engagement. - Color-correct and design eye-catching thumbnails with text overlays to maximize click-through rates. - Utilize Canva (or similar tools) to design multi-image carousels, sourcing high-quality stock imagery and extracting video stills to create polished static content. - Source relevant, high-quality, copyright-free stock footage to supplement original b-roll. - Audit and aggressively trim existing video assets to maximize impact and brevity. - Maintain strict attention to detail to ensure all final deliverables are polished, error-free, and aligned with brand guidelines. - Actively participate in brainstorming sessions to develop innovative editing styles, concept new content formats, and stay ahead of platform trends. Qualifications - A strong portfolio demonstrating your ability to edit highly engaging short-form content. - 1-2 years of experience creating content for social platforms (brand, agency, or personal). - Mastery of Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or CapCut to edit sharp, fast-paced videos (15-60s) for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts. - Proficiency in Canva (or similar) to create eye-catching social media carousels and thumbnails. - Deep understanding of social media trends, formats, and how to hook a viewer in the first 3 seconds. Requirements - Ability to turn raw footage and talking-head clips into a compelling narrative using strategic cuts, zooms, and sound effects. - Brings a strong creative vision and genuinely enjoys being creative. - Has a discerning eye for detail, ensuring all visual content is engaging, aesthetically polished, and aligned with brand standards. - High level of spelling and grammar accuracy for on-screen text and closed captions. - Takes initiative on projects and proactively sources high-quality, free stock video and images to fill gaps in footage. Benefits - Salary: $1300 - $1500 per month. - Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, Flexible (PST). - Target Start Date: ASAP.