Short Form Video Editor

VA Masters; Pasig; Hybrid; PHP 502,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Masters is seeking a Social Media Video Editor & Content Specialist in Pasig, Philippines to shape short-form video content for Reels, TikTok, and Shorts. You will own captions, adapt content for each platform, and produce marketing assets in tandem with the brand manager.

The role emphasizes premium visual quality, platform-native formats, and data-driven content decisions to drive brand growth in beauty and skincare sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience cutting short-form video for Reels, TikTok, Shorts.
• Proficiency in Figma for design and asset production.
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro and CapCut for video editing.
• Strong storytelling with hooks that stop the scroll in three seconds.
• Excellent copywriting for captions in a defined brand voice.
• Knowledge of platform-specific formats, aspect ratios, durations.
• Ability to post content across multiple social platforms.
• Comfort using AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT) to support workflows.
• Strong aesthetic with premium visual quality.
• Ability to read analytics and convert results into content decisions.
• Dependable, precise, minimal oversight.
• Strong written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Cut raw footage into high-performing short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
• Construct videos with strong narrative structure and a hook that grabs attention inside the first three seconds
• Layer in captions, subtitles, text overlays, transitions, trending audio, and sound design consistent with brand style
• Write every caption and hook in the brand voice, tuned to each platform's audience
• Repurpose and reshape content across platforms so each version feels native
• Build and produce marketing assets and creative materials in Figma to back campaigns and launches
• Back Amazon A+ content with product visuals and creative assets
• Manage social media posting across all platforms and hold a steady publishing rhythm
• Follow content performance across channels and report on views, engagement, retention, and reach
• Pinpoint top-performing content, trends, and formats, and recommend what to make more of
• Keep raw footage, project files, and finished assets tidy and easy to retrieve
• Work with the brand manager on creative direction, priorities, and revisions

Skills

Short-form editing

Figma

Premiere Pro

CapCut

Storytelling

Copywriting

Platform formats

Social posting

AI tools

English communication

Tools

Figma

Adobe Premiere Pro

CapCut

Photoshop

Job description

Job Summary:
We're seeking a Social Media Video Editor & Content Specialist to lead short-form video content creation for a growing beauty and skincare brand. The role is video-first: you'll shape raw footage into scroll-stopping Reels, TikToks, and Shorts that hook viewers inside three seconds and carry a story worth staying for. Alongside editing, you'll own caption writing, adapt content natively for each platform, and turn out supporting marketing assets. The right person brings a premium, polished design sensibility and knows what makes beauty content convert.

Key Responsibilities

• Cut raw footage into high-performing short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
• Construct videos with strong narrative structure and a hook that grabs attention inside the first three seconds
• Layer in captions, subtitles, text overlays, transitions, trending audio, and sound design consistent with brand style
• Write every caption and hook in the brand voice, tuned to each platform's audience
• Repurpose and reshape content across platforms so each version feels native rather than recycled
• Build and produce marketing assets and creative materials in Figma to back campaigns and launches
• Back Amazon A+ content with product visuals and creative assets
• Manage social media posting across all platforms and hold a steady publishing rhythm
• Follow content performance across channels and report on views, engagement, retention, and reach
• Pinpoint top-performing content, trends, and formats, and recommend what to make more of
• Keep raw footage, project files, and finished assets tidy and easy to retrieve
• Work with the brand manager on creative direction, priorities, and revisions

Mandatory Skills

• Demonstrated experience cutting short-form video content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
• Proficiency in Figma — a required tool for design and asset production
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and CapCut for video editing
• Strong video storytelling ability, with a track record of hooks that stop the scroll inside three seconds
• Excellent copywriting skills for social captions and hooks, with the knack for writing in a defined brand voice
• Grasp of platform-specific formats, aspect ratios, durations, and native best practices
• Capacity to handle and post content across multiple social platforms
• At ease working with AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT to support content workflows
• Strong aesthetic sense, with authentic, original design work and an eye for premium visual quality
• Ability to read social media analytics and convert results into content decisions
• Dependable, precise, and capable of working with minimal oversight
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred Skills

• Portfolio work with beauty, skincare, cosmetics, wellness, or prestige and luxury brands
• Background with Amazon A+ content, listing images, or Amazon Seller Central creative
• Familiarity with Shopify and e-commerce product content
• Track record creating marketing videos built to drive sales, not just engagement
• Working knowledge of further design tools such as Photoshop or Canva
• Familiarity with content scheduling and publishing tools
• Capacity to run multiple content projects and deadlines concurrently
• Sharp awareness of current beauty content trends, creators, and formats

Why Join Us

This is a deeply creative role with genuine ownership — you'll shape how our brand looks and sounds on every platform, and watch the impact of your work land in the numbers. You'll work closely with our brand manager in a collaborative setting where ideas are welcome and initiative is rewarded, with room to grow as our content output widens.