Shorts Video Editor

Summary

NK Neenib is a growing YouTube channel focused on kindness, generosity, and emotional real-life moments. We’re looking for a reliable and creative Shorts Video Editor to join our content team.

The ideal editor understands short-form storytelling and knows how to turn raw footage into engaging, emotional, high-retention YouTube Shorts.

What you'll do:

• Edit YouTube Shorts from raw footage, typically 30–60 seconds
• Turn real-life kindness moments and reactions into compelling short-form stories
• Create strong hooks within the first few seconds
• Identify the best moments, reactions, dialogue, and emotional beats from footage
• Add captions, sound effects, music, zooms, cuts, and other edits that enhance the story
• Maintain a fast-paced editing style while keeping the content natural and authentic
• Work closely with the content team and implement feedback
• Make revisions when needed and meet agreed-upon deadlines
• Help maintain a consistent editing style across the channel

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience editing YouTube Shorts, TikToks, Instagram Reels, or similar short-form content
• Strong understanding of pacing, storytelling, and audience retention
• Ability to create attention-grabbing openings
• Good sense of timing and knowing when to let emotional moments breathe
• Experience with Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or similar editing software
• Creative and able to make strong editing decisions independently
• Reliable, organized, and able to work efficiently
• Comfortable receiving feedback and making revisions
• Someone interested in building a long-term working relationship with a growing creator

Bonus if you have:

• Experience editing content for YouTube creators
• Experience with viral Shorts/Reels/TikTok content
• Experience with reaction, street-interview, challenge, or human-interest content
• Strong understanding of viewer retention
• Experience creating engaging captions and visual effects

Pay:

$20–25/hour, depending on experience and editing ability.

To apply:

Please send:

• 3–5 examples of your best Shorts, Reels, or TikTok edits
• A brief description of your editing experience
• The editing software you primarily use
• Your availability
• Your hourly rate within the $20–25/hour range

We're looking for someone who doesn't just know how to cut footage, but understands storytelling, emotion, pacing, and what makes people want to keep watching.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Please provide your portfolio:

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90041