Social Media Video Editor (Virtual Assistant)

Strategic Assistant Staffing; Manila; Remote; PHP 257,000 - 502,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100% work-from-home

Job summary

Strategic Assistant Staffing is seeking a creative Short-Form Video Editor to transform long-form content into engaging short videos for Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. This role starts part-time and offers a path to full-time based on performance, with a remote work setup from the Philippines.

You will edit videos, ensure timely delivery, and maintain consistent branding while leveraging CapCut, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve to produce polished content for a U.S.-based brand.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in short-form video editing for social media.
• Experience repurposing long-form videos, podcasts, or interviews into short-form content.
• Proficiency in CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar video editing software.
• Good understanding of Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts formats.
• Ability to identify engaging moments and create well-paced videos.
• Strong attention to detail and creativity.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Edit long-form videos and podcast recordings into engaging short-form clips.
• Create high-quality content optimized for Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
• Identify interesting and relevant moments from existing footage.
• Add captions, transitions, and basic visual enhancements to improve video quality.
• Ensure consistent branding, video formatting, and overall content quality.
• Organize and maintain edited videos and content files.
• Make revisions based on client feedback.
• Deliver completed videos according to agreed timelines and content schedules.

Skills

Short-form video editing

Social media content repurposing

English communication

Instagram Reels / YouTube Shorts

Tools

CapCut

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Short-Form Video Editor (Part-Time / Full-Time Opportunity)

Employment Type: Part-Time (20 Hours/Week)
Work Setup: 100% Remote / Work From Home
Location: Philippines
Part-Time Salary: ₱23,000 Monthly Package
Full-Time Salary: ₱45,000 Monthly Package (40 Hours/Week)
Career Opportunity: Potential transition to Full-Time after 30 days
Benefits: Government-Mandated Benefits + HMO after 1 year

About the Role

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Short-Form Video Editor to join our team and support a U.S.-based lifestyle and entertainment brand.

In this role, you will transform existing long-form videos, podcasts, and recorded content into engaging, high-quality short-form videos for Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.

The ideal candidate has experience in video editing, understands social media trends, and can independently produce polished, ready-to-publish content.

This position will initially be part-time, with the opportunity to transition into a full-time role after 30 days, depending on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit long-form videos and podcast recordings into engaging short-form clips.

• Create high-quality content optimized for Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.

• Identify interesting and relevant moments from existing footage.

• Add captions, transitions, and basic visual enhancements to improve video quality.

• Ensure consistent branding, video formatting, and overall content quality.

• Organize and maintain edited videos and content files.

• Make revisions based on client feedback.

• Deliver completed videos according to agreed timelines and content schedules.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in short-form video editing for social media.

• Experience repurposing long-form videos, podcasts, or interviews into short-form content.

• Proficiency in CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar video editing software.

• Good understanding of Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts formats.

• Ability to identify engaging moments and create well-paced videos.

• Strong attention to detail and creativity.

• Good written and verbal English communication skills.

• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Reliable internet connection and a suitable work-from-home setup.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience editing podcast or interview content.

• Familiarity with lifestyle, fashion, music, entertainment, or community-related content.

• Experience using AI-assisted video editing tools.

• Basic understanding of social media content scheduling and organization.

What We Offer

• ₱23,000 monthly package for part-time employment (20 hours/week).

• ₱45,000 monthly package upon transition to full-time employment (40 hours/week).

• Opportunity to transition to full-time after 30 days, subject to performance and business needs.

• 100% work-from-home arrangement.

• Government-mandated benefits.

• HMO eligibility after one year of employment.

• Opportunity to work with a growing U.S.-based lifestyle and entertainment brand.