Jobs in Saltillo, Mexico

Location: Remote
Type: Contractor (Part-Time, ~20h/week, with potential to scale)
Reports To: Project Manager & Production Lead

Were hiring a Social Video Editor to turn raw footage into high-performing, short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. This role is perfect for someone who's immersed in social media and understands how to make edits that feel fast, native, and culturally relevant.

You should be skilled in short-form editing, comfortable working with trends, and able to pitch and execute creative video ideas that match the tone and goals of each client. You'll collaborate closely with producers, designers, and marketing leads, so a team-oriented mindset is key.

You have a sharp eye for whats working in the social landscape and can reverse-engineer formats that go viral. Whether its repurposing a podcast moment or crafting a meme-style micro-video from scratch, you know how to adapt footage into formats that audiences actually want to watch. Were looking for someone who thinks beyond the edit someone who brings fresh ideas, adapts quickly, and understands what makes content perform. If you follow creators like MrBeast, Alex Hormozi, Jay Shetty, or Corporate Natalie and know why their videos work you'll feel right at home in this role.

Short-Form Video Editing

• Edit engaging short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts using raw footage, screen recordings, and b-roll.
• Repurpose podcast episodes, interviews, and client content into platform-native clips.
• Add music, captions, animations, and effects that align with platform trends and brand guidelines.
• Format all videos for vertical (9:16) mobile-first viewing.
• Create visually dynamic, emotionally resonant edits that stop the scroll.

Trend-Driven Content Ideation & Repurposing

• Stay up to date with trends, memes, templates, and editing styles on TikTok and Reels.
• Propose new video concepts, remix formats, and smart hooks aligned to what's working on social.
• Source creative audio or overlay ideas to enhance clips.
• Suggest how existing content (e.g., podcast clips, talking heads, b-roll) can be reshaped into new formats.
• Collaborate with the producer, content social creator and designer to translate ideas into high-performing visual content.

Creative Judgment & Brand Alignment

• Understand and interpret the tone, voice, and positioning of each client.
• Edit in a way that enhances speaker delivery, emotional beats, and narrative arcs.
• Identify standout moments from raw footage and recommend best use cases (Reel, Meme, Remix, etc.).
• Ensure edits remain on-brand and in sync with creative direction.

Workflow & Delivery

• Deliver final video files via Frame.io and maintain tasks in ClickUp.
• Ensure all exports are named and formatted correctly.
• Implement feedback swiftly and clearly.
• Collaborate with other editors and creative team members to meet weekly delivery goals.

Founder Mode & AI-Immersed Editing

• Leverage AI tools to streamline workflows, speed up editing, and enhance creative output (e.g., auto-captioning, trend analysis, cut detection).
• Act with ownership and initiative, propose edits, pitch ideas, and make strategic decisions without waiting for direction.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with producers, designers, and strategists to align on creative goals and improve content performance.
• Contribute trend insights, editing innovations, and platform learnings to the broader creative team.

• Weekly delivery of 1012 high-quality video clips.
• Proactive contribution of content ideas based on current trends.
• Timely turnaround of edits and feedback.
• Videos that maintain brand voice and perform well in platform metrics (engagement, shares, retention).

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years editing short-form video for social media platforms.
• Strong grasp of narrative pacing, rhythm, and visual storytelling.
• Advanced proficiency with editing tools: CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or native in-app editing.
• Familiarity with platform-specific trends and mechanics (hooks, cuts, subtitles, transitions).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple edits simultaneously.
• English proficiency and strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience editing for digital creators, thought leaders, or social media brands.
• Background working with podcasts and transforming long-form content into short clips.
• Knowledge of meme culture and remix trends.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.

You will help shape the digital presence of mission-driven entrepreneurs and change makers. Your edits wont just be content they'll be catalysts for visibility, growth, and audience connection. You'll play a vital role in helping our creative studio deliver content that is fast, social-first, and future-ready.

• Motion graphics, text overlays, and meme-style visuals.
• Repurposing podcasts, events, and meeting clips into scroll-stopping edits.
• Collaborating with editors and content leads on weekly content calendars.
• Supporting complex edits for higher-impact moments and podcast refreshes.

Note: We are not considering applications from agencies or recruiters at this time. Only individual candidates will be reviewed.

Who We Are

Trolley is a fast-growing creative operations company delivering high-impact digital and marketing solutions. We collaborate with high-profile clients to strategize, produce, and optimize compelling content that drives engagement, brand visibility, and business growth. Our creative team functions as a fully integrated power house combining strategy, design, production, and performance analysis to deliver world-class results.

We Operate Under Founder Mode

Trolley is built on a Founder Mode mindset -an operating system rooted in ownership, strategic thinking, and execution at speed. Here, we look for people who take initiative, think like entrepreneurs, and use tools like AI to optimize how work gets done. But Founder Mode isn\'t about going it alone it\'s about working within high-trust, collaborative teams where contribution matters more than control. We value creativity, resourcefulness, and clear communication. If you\'re driven by impact, thrive in dynamic environments, and believe in scaling through systems, not stress -this is the place for you.

Why Join Us?

• Work with the Best: We recruit globally to connect top talent with forward-thinking companies.
• Tech-Driven Efficiency: Leverage the latest AI and tools to amplify your impact.
• Human-Centric Approach: Our systems are designed to support and elevate people, not replace them.
• Training for Success: We provide world-class training to ensure you excel in every aspect of your role.

Be Part of the Future of Work

Trolley is now accepting applications from ambitious professionals who want to work at the intersection of technology and creativity. Join us in shaping the next era of work.