Video Editor

Anime Universe; A distancia; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A dynamic multimedia studio based in Baja California Sur is seeking a Video Editor for an equity-based role. This position focuses on transforming long-form videos into engaging short-form content for social media platforms such as TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. Applicants should exhibit proficiency with video editing software and a solid understanding of platform optimization. The compensation is equity-based, with salary potential as revenue milestones are reached. A minimum commitment of 20 hours per week is required.

Formación

• Proficient with professional video editing tools.
• Strong experience in audio cleanup and video optimization.
• Ability to transform long-form videos into engaging short-form content.

Responsabilidades

• Edit long-form videos into impactful clips for social media.
• Optimize content for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels.
• Coordinate with creative teams to align video edits with marketing goals.

Conocimientos

Video editing

Audio cleanup

Color correction

Social media content creation

Platform optimization

Herramientas

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Descripción del empleo

Reports To: Head of Marketing / Communications Lead

Anime Universe is an early stage startup in the building and fundraising phase.

• Equity Partner

It's not a job offer. It's a founding stake in our studio.

Overview

This role is an equity-based position. Compensation consists of equity today, potential token-based rewards pending approvals, and salary that begins when revenue milestones are reached. A minimum commitment of 20 hours per week is required.

Role Summary

We’re looking for a Video Editor focused on short-form content to help transform long-form videos into engaging, platform-native clips. This role is responsible for shaping how our content shows up across TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels, with a strong emphasis on pacing, clarity, and visual impact in the first few seconds.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving, early-stage environment. You’ll own the editing workflow from raw footage to polished short-form outputs, applying strong judgment around hooks, framing, captions, and platform-specific best practices to maximize reach and engagement.

Responsibilities

Short-Form Video Editing & Repurposing

• Edit long-form video content into high-impact short-form clips for social platforms.
• Identify compelling moments and structure edits around strong hooks and tight pacing.
• Maintain visual clarity and emphasis using zooms, highlights, captions, and framing.
• Perform audio cleanup including noise reduction, volume leveling, and removal of clicks, pops, and background hum.
• Apply basic color correction and grading to ensure consistent visual quality.

Platform Optimization

• Resize and reformat video content for multiple platforms including 16:9, 9:16, and 1:1 formats.
• Ensure proper framing, caption placement, and readability within platform-specific safe zones.
• Apply best practices for optimal clip length and performance across TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels.

Workflow & Collaboration

• Manage multiple edits efficiently while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Coordinate with content, marketing, and creative partners to align edits with distribution goals.
• Support batch production of multiple short-form clips from single long-form recordings.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with at least one professional video editing tool such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong experience with audio cleanup including noise reduction, volume leveling, and removal of clicks, pops, and background noise.
• Working knowledge of basic color correction and grading techniques.
• Proven ability to repurpose long-form video into short-form content optimized for social media.
• Strong sense of hooks, pacing for short attention spans, and clear visual emphasis.
• Experience creating content for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels.
• Knowledge of resizing and reformatting video while maintaining visual quality and framing.
• Familiarity with platform-specific best practices including safe zones, caption placement, and readability.

Preferred

• Motion graphics experience using After Effects or similar tools.
• Experience batch-producing multiple short-form clips from a single long-form video.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted editing tools for auto-reframing, smart cropping, or highlight detection.
• Experience with automated or styled caption workflows.
• Ability to identify and recommend which moments are best suited for short-form distribution.

Compensation

• Equity-Based Role: Compensation is equity-first.
• Token Incentives: Potential token rewards pending regulatory approval.
• Salary Start: Salary begins when revenue and user-growth milestones are reached.
• Time Requirement: Minimum 20 hours/week.