Freelance Social Media Video Editor - TikTok (Contract)

Study.com; Canada; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online education platform is seeking a skilled Video Editor for a remote contract position to create engaging TikTok videos. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in social media video editing and a strong portfolio. This role offers flexible work hours and the opportunity to collaborate creatively with a supportive team.

Benefits

Remote flexibility

Creative collaboration

Reliable payments twice a month

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience editing social media videos.
• Strong portfolio or sample videos demonstrating editing skill.
• Reliable turnaround with minimum of 2 videos per week.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw footage into 1-3 minute videos optimized for TikTok.
• Collaborate with project team and on-camera presenters.
• Ensure final video meets quality standards.

Skills

Experience editing social media videos

Strong portfolio

Understanding of copyright-safe sourcing

Ability to work with real and AI-generated assets

Reliable turnaround

Storytelling and pacing skills

Experience with advanced editing tools

Education

Degree or coursework in film or digital media

Tools

Wistia

Smartsheet

Job description

Freelance Social Media Video Editor - TikTok (Contract)

Remote Canada; Remote India; Remote Philippines

Study.com is a leading online education platform helping millions of learners—from students and teachers to working adults—achieve their educational goals. We’re expanding our TikTok presence and are seeking a skilled Video Editor to help bring engaging, high-quality educational videos to life.

This is a remote, contract position. All work is paid per piece.

Project Description

As a Video Editor, you’ll collaborate with our project team and on‑camera presenters to produce professional, TikTok‑ready videos that inform and inspire viewers.

• Edit raw footage into 1‑3 minute videos optimized for TikTok.
• Follow brand and style guidelines based on a provided rubric.
• Source or create copyright‑safe visuals, music, and sound effects.
• Add text overlays, motion graphics, and visual enhancements to keep content dynamic and engaging.
• Collaborate with content producers to ensure the final video meets Study.com’s quality standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience editing social media videos (TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, or similar).
• A strong portfolio or sample videos demonstrating editing skill and style.
• Solid understanding of copyright‑safe sourcing and licensing.
• Ability to work with both real media and AI‑generated assets.
• Reliable turnaround: minimum of 2 videos per week, with up to 5‑ (24 hours for revisions).
• Strong sense of storytelling, pacing, and visual rhythm specific to TikTok audiences.
• Access to and experience with advanced plugins or tools for eye contact correction, color balance, or generative visuals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or coursework in film, video production, or digital media.
• Experience with Wistia, Smartsheet, or similar workflow tools.
• Experience editing educational content for social media platforms.
• Professional certification in social media video production or related fields.

Why Join Us

• Remote flexibility—work from anywhere on your schedule.
• Creative collaboration with a supportive content team.
• Reliable payments twice a month with automated invoicing.

How to Apply

• Complete the application and submit with your resume and portfolio link(s).
• Applications are approved and contracts sent on Wednesdays.
• Submit the contract within the 5‑day signing window.
• The following Wednesday, you’ll receive onboarding instructions.

The mission of Study.com is to make education accessible, and over the last two decades we’ve become the leading online education platform, delivering a personalized learning experience across a broad continuum of education for over 30 million students, instructors, and professionals every month.

help empower millions of learners to achieve their education and career goals. We focus on increasing access to education because we know information is the ultimate equalizer and that education is key to upward mobility.

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