Freelance Video Editor

Monsoonfish Inc. UX & UI Design agency; India; Remote; INR 482,000 - 1,102,000; Part time

Job summary

Social Up Marketing (SUP) seeks a skilled freelance Video Editor to craft high-retention short-form content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. A proven portfolio is required, and mastery of Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or CapCut is essential.

You will cut and assemble footage per briefs, add motion graphics and typography, balance audio, and deliver polished exports on tight schedules while coordinating revisions with clients.

Qualifications

• Portfolio or reel showcasing short-form video editing is required.
• Strong command of video editing software (Premiere Pro, Resolve, Final Cut, CapCut) is required.
• Deep understanding of visual pacing, retention hooks, SFX, and current social formats.

Responsibilities

• Edit high-retention short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Cut, trim, and assemble footage following briefs and storyboards.
• Add motion, typography, graphics, and text overlays.
• Sync music, sound effects, and perform audio leveling.
• Basic color correction and visual enhancements to match references.
• Deliver high-quality exports within deadlines and handle revisions.

Skills

Short-form editing

Creative storytelling

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Final Cut Pro

CapCut Desktop

Job description

Social Up Marketing (SUP) is a creative and performance-driven marketing agency specializing in influencer marketing, UGC (user-generated content) video production, and social-first creative distribution for high-growth direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands. We are looking for a skilled, creative Freelance Video Editor to edit high-retention short-form video content and social media reels.

• Edit high-converting short-form videos, Instagram Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts.
• Cut, trim, and assemble raw footage according to provided creative briefs, storyboards, and scripts.
• Add motion elements, seamless transitions, kinetic typography, animated subtitles, graphics, and text overlays.
• Curate and sync trending music, sound effects (SFX), and perform audio leveling and cleanup.
• Perform basic color correction and visual enhancement to match reference styles.
• Follow brand guidelines, tone references, and visual aesthetic requirements for diverse client brands.
• Execute client and internal revision requests quickly and accurately.
• Deliver high-quality final exports within agreed project timelines and maintain rapid turnaround schedules.

Proven portfolio or reel showcasing short-form video editing (Reels, TikTok, UGC, or paid social ads) is required.

Strong command of video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or CapCut Desktop) is required.

Deep understanding of visual pacing, retention hooks, sound design, and current social media formats is required.

Ability to understand creative briefs and execute revisions without losing attention to detail is required.

Reliable delivery turnaround and proactive communication.