Freelance Video Editor (Motion Graphic)

Confidential Careers; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 72,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a creative Views Editor to transform raw footage into engaging long-form and short-form content for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels and other digital channels.

You will craft pacing, transitions, captions, and sound design, design motion graphics, and manage post-production while collaborating with producers and editors to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Portfolio required to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Video Editor or Views Editor with a portfolio.
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro, After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong motion graphics, including animated text and transitions.
• Experience with YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Reels formats.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Edit engaging long-form and short-form video content for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, Shorts, and other digital platforms.
• Craft narratives through pacing, transitions, cuts, captions, sound design, and visual storytelling to maximize viewer retention.
• Design and incorporate motion graphics, animated text, lower thirds, and visual effects to enhance content quality.
• Handle post-production processes including color correction, audio enhancement, subtitles, motion graphics, and final exports.
• Collaborate closely with producers, content strategists, and creative teams to align with creative direction and meet deadlines.
• Organize, manage, and archive editing assets efficiently.
• Stay up to date with social media trends, editing techniques, platform best practices, and emerging content formats.

Skills

Storytelling & pacing

Motion graphics

Editing for social platforms

Organization & multi-projects

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant degree in media/film or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented, and trend-savvy Views Editor to join our team. This role is responsible for transforming raw footage into highly engaging long-form and short-form content that maximizes audience retention and platform performance. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, motion graphics, internet culture, and social-first editing for platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other digital channels.

Responsibilities

• Edit engaging long-form and short-form video content for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, Shorts, and other digital platforms.
• Craft compelling narratives through pacing, transitions, cuts, captions, sound design, and visual storytelling to maximize viewer retention.
• Design and incorporate motion graphics, animated text, lower thirds, and visual effects to enhance content quality.
• Handle post-production processes including color correction, audio enhancement, subtitles, motion graphics, and final exports.
• Collaborate closely with producers, content strategists, and creative teams to align with creative direction and meet deadlines.
• Organize, manage, and archive editing assets efficiently.
• Stay up to date with social media trends, editing techniques, platform best practices, and emerging content formats.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Video Editor, Views Editor, Content Editor, or in a similar creative editing role.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or similar professional editing software.
• Strong motion graphics skills, including creating animated text, transitions, and visual assets.
• Excellent understanding of storytelling, pacing, audience retention, and engagement-driven editing.
• Familiarity with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, Shorts, and other social-first content formats.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Portfolio or demo reel showcasing editing and motion graphics work is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience editing creator, entertainment, lifestyle, interview, or branded content.
• Strong understanding of content performance metrics and audience optimization.
• Experience creating graphics packages, thumbnails, or other visual assets for digital content.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with creators, media companies, digital agencies, or production houses.
• Knowledge of viral editing styles, meme culture, and current social media trends.
• Comfortable appearing on camera for behind-the-scenes content, creative collaboration, or production support when needed.