Freelancer Video Editor - Brazil Portuguese Content

Pocket FM Corp.; Brasil; On-site; BRL 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Pocket FM Corp. is seeking a creative Video Editor on a contractor basis to produce Portuguese-language episode videos for our app.

You will adapt approved English-language source videos to Portuguese audio, work with motion videos or image sheets, Portuguese audio, subtitles, and client-provided AI tools to deliver polished episodes that support the Portuguese story. The role emphasizes attention to detail, timely delivery, and collaboration with the content team.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve).
• Experience syncing audio and video for narrative content.
• Knowledge of SRT subtitle files and placement.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted subtitle generation tools.

Responsibilities

• Create Portuguese subtitles from episode audio using AI tools.
• Synchronize English motion videos with Portuguese audio.
• Review visuals to fit the Portuguese story and reposition as needed.
• Submit videos for quality control and implement feedback.
• Collaborate with content team and stakeholders to meet deadlines.

Skills

Video editing

Subtitle creation

Audio sync

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Team collaboration

Tools

Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Subtitle tooling

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor to join our content team on a contractor basis. In this role, you will create Portuguese-language episode videos for our app by adapting approved English-language source videos to Portuguese episode audio. You will work with English motion videos or image sheets, Portuguese audio, subtitles, and Client-provided AI tools to deliver polished motion and stills episodes that accurately support the Portuguese story.

Responsabilities

1. Motion Episode Production

• Create Portuguese SRT subtitle files from the episode audio using the AI tool provided by Pocket FM.

• Combine English episode motion videos with the corresponding Portuguese episode audio and ensure accurate synchronization between audio and visuals.

• Review the Portuguese narrative and rearrange English source visuals where needed so that the final motion video supports the Portuguese story.

• Add Portuguese subtitles to the completed motion video and submit the episode for quality control review.

2. Stills Episode Production

• Generate Portuguese SRT subtitle files from the applicable Portuguese episode audio.

• Use the English episode image sheet, Portuguese episode audio, and SRT file in the Client-designated AI tool to generate the final stills video.

• Review each stills video for complete, readable subtitles and alignment with the supplied Portuguese audio before submission.

3. Quality Control and Rework

• Submit completed motion and stills episodes for quality control review in accordance with the Client's workflow.

• Review QC feedback, make the requested corrections, and resubmit episodes until final approval is received.

• Treat an episode as final only after it has been approved by the Client's quality control reviewers.

4. Collaboration and Production Standards

• Work closely with the content team and designated stakeholders to clarify source materials, story alignment, quality feedback, and delivery requirements.

• Follow established content standards and production guidelines to maintain consistency across Portuguese episode videos.

• Manage assigned episodes responsibly and communicate progress, delivery status, and blockers to the reporting manager.

• Deliver polished, high-quality videos within agreed production timelines.

5. Technology and Continuous Learning

• Use the Client-provided AI tools for subtitle generation and stills-video production as directed.

• Stay current with relevant video-editing, subtitling, and AI-assisted production workflows.

• Adopt new tools, templates, and production processes introduced by the Client.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in professional video-editing software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or an equivalent tool.

• Experience editing narrative video content and synchronizing visuals accurately to an audio track.

• Working knowledge of subtitle creation and SRT files, including timing, readability, and placement.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted video, image, or subtitle-generation tools and a willingness to use Client-designated tools.

• Strong understanding of visual continuity, pacing, and story-driven editing.

Creative and Soft Skills

• Strong storytelling instinct and the ability to make visual decisions that support a narrative.

• High attention to detail, particularly for audio synchronization, subtitle accuracy, and continuity.

• Ability to manage multiple assigned episodes and meet production deadlines.

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to receive, interpret, and act on QC feedback.

• Reliable communication and a proactive approach to resolving production issues.

Market and Language

• Fluency in English and Portuguese is required.

• Working knowledge of English is important to review English source videos and image sheets.

• Understanding of the Brazil content market and audience preferences is preferred.