Video Editor

Kajae Inc; Philippines; Remote; PHP 1,386,000 - 2,647,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance after 3 months

Mental health support

Referral bonuses

Education opportunities

Summits and events

Job summary

Kajae Inc. is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor to produce engaging social media, employer branding, and marketing videos that bring our people, culture, and mission to life.

You will transform raw footage into polished videos that feel human, engaging, and memorable, while supporting broader marketing initiatives with short-form content. You will manage multiple assignments, deliver 5–10+ edits weekly, and maintain brand consistency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional video editing experience, preferably focused on social media, digital marketing, or branded content.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality short-form social media videos, including Instagram Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts, or similar formats.
• Advanced proficiency with at least one professional video editing platform (Premiere Pro, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve).
• Strong storytelling skills with the ability to transform raw footage into engaging, emotionally compelling videos.
• Deep understanding of short-form video best practices (hooks, pacing, captions, transitions, audience retention).
• Experience editing videos for social media platforms and adapting content to different formats and audiences.
• Independent footage selection, narrative structuring, and creative editing decisions.
• Strong visual judgment with composition, timing, audio, typography, and overall video quality.
• Ability to produce approximately 5–10+ short-form edits per week.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; capacity to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate with marketing stakeholders, incorporate feedback, and maintain brand consistency.
• Proactive and creative mindset with the ability to contribute new ideas beyond following editing instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to polished content.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Availability to maintain regular working-hour overlap with U.S. Mountain Time.

Responsibilities

• Edit engaging culture and employer branding videos for Kajae's social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube).
• Transform raw footage from events, celebrations, remote meetings, and company activities into compelling short-form content.
• Create employee spotlights, day-in-the-life videos, behind-the-scenes content, and storytelling pieces highlighting Kajae's people and culture.
• Source, select, and edit stock footage to support social media content production.
• Produce high-quality Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other vertical videos optimized for engagement.
• Edit short-form videos with hooks, pacing, captions, transitions, and platform-appropriate formatting.
• Repurpose webinars, interviews, podcasts, and long-form content into multiple short clips.
• Create LinkedIn-native video content for a large follower base.
• Edit client testimonials, success stories, and case study videos communicating value and impact.
• Support webinar promotions, event recaps, campaigns, and paid advertising creative.
• Contribute to YouTube channel growth through consistent video editing.
• Incorporate music, SFX, graphics, subtitles to strengthen storytelling.
• Maintain consistent branding across all video content.
• Collaborate with marketing to execute weekly content calendar and meet deadlines.
• Proactively suggest creative concepts and trends.
• Manage multiple editing assignments simultaneously and maintain schedule.
• Deliver ~5–10+ short-form edits per week.
• Incorporate feedback to improve quality and effectiveness.

Skills

Storytelling

Video editing

Social media

Remote collaboration

Time management

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

CapCut

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

About Kajae

Kajae is a U.S.-based talent solutions company connecting businesses with the top 3% of remote professionals across more than 30 countries, primarily in the Philippines and Latin America.

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list (#204 in 2025), inducted into the Silicon Slopes Hall of Fame, and named among Utah Business's Fast 50 companies, Kajae is driven by a mission to expand the middle class in the developing world.

Our talent earns 5–10 times the average wage in their home countries, creating meaningful economic opportunities for professionals and their families.

Our mission is simple: Hire top talent. Uplift real people.

About the Role

Kajae is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor to produce engaging social media, employer branding, and marketing videos that bring our people, culture, and mission to life.

This role focuses primarily on creating authentic, compelling video content that showcases the people behind Kajae. From team celebrations and employee spotlights to behind-the-scenes moments and day-in-the-life stories, you will transform raw footage into polished videos that feel human, engaging, and memorable.

You will also support broader marketing initiatives by editing short-form social content, client testimonials, case studies, webinar promotions, and other branded videos.

The ideal candidate understands how to tell meaningful stories through video, has a strong instinct for social media trends, and knows how to capture attention within the first few seconds.

Responsibilities

• Edit engaging culture and employer branding videos for Kajae's social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Transform raw footage from team events, employee celebrations, remote meetings, and company activities into compelling short-form content.
• Create employee spotlights, day-in-the-life videos, behind-the-scenes content, and other storytelling pieces that highlight Kajae's people and culture.
• Source, select, and edit stock footage to support social media content production.
• Produce high-quality Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other vertical videos optimized for social media engagement.
• Edit short-form videos with compelling hooks, strong pacing, captions, transitions, and platform-appropriate formatting.
• Repurpose webinars, interviews, podcasts, and other long-form content into multiple engaging short clips.
• Create professional, engaging LinkedIn-native video content for Kajae's audience of more than 212,000 followers.
• Edit client testimonials, success stories, and case study videos that communicate Kajae's value and impact.
• Support the production of webinar promotions, event recaps, marketing campaigns, and paid advertising creative.
• Contribute to the growth of Kajae's YouTube channel through consistent, high-quality video editing.
• Incorporate music, sound effects, graphics, subtitles, and other creative elements to strengthen storytelling and engagement.
• Maintain consistent visual branding, tone, and quality across all video content.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to execute the weekly content calendar and meet production deadlines.
• Proactively suggest creative concepts, storytelling approaches, and emerging social media trends.
• Manage multiple video editing assignments simultaneously while maintaining a consistent production schedule.
• Deliver approximately 5–10 or more short-form video edits per week, depending on content requirements and project complexity.
• Incorporate feedback efficiently and continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of video content.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional video editing experience, preferably focused on social media, digital marketing, or branded content.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality short-form social media videos, including Instagram Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts, or similar formats.
• Advanced proficiency with at least one professional video editing platform, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Strong storytelling skills with the ability to transform raw footage into engaging, emotionally compelling videos.
• Deep understanding of short-form video best practices, including hooks, pacing, captions, transitions, and audience retention.
• Experience editing videos specifically for social media platforms and adapting content to different formats and audiences.
• Ability to independently select compelling footage, structure narratives, and make creative editing decisions.
• Strong visual judgment and understanding of composition, timing, audio, typography, and overall video quality.
• Ability to consistently produce approximately 5–10 or more short-form video edits per week.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate with marketing stakeholders, incorporate feedback, and maintain brand consistency.
• Proactive and creative mindset with the ability to contribute new ideas rather than simply execute editing instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, professional content.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Availability to maintain regular working-hour overlap with U.S. Mountain Time.

Bonus Experience

• Experience creating employer branding, company culture, employee engagement, or recruitment marketing videos.
• Experience using Adobe After Effects or creating motion graphics and animated video elements.
• Experience with graphic design, including creating thumbnails, title cards, and supporting visual assets.
• Experience producing video content for LinkedIn and professional B2B audiences.
• Experience supporting YouTube channel growth through video optimization, thumbnails, titles, and audience retention strategies.
• Familiarity with social media analytics and using performance insights to improve video engagement.
• Experience editing paid social advertising creative or performance marketing videos.
• Experience working with remote teams, international organizations, or purpose-driven brands.

Benefits

Competitive salary – paid in USD - Receive your compensation in US dollars, providing stability and global value for your hard work.

100% fully remote setup - Work from anywhere in the world—permanently. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a remote role while staying close to what matters most. No more commuting hassles, and more time for life's important moments.

Healthy work-life balance - We prioritize your well-being. Through regular check-ins during your first few months, we offer ongoing support and career guidance. We also ensure you're partnered with top-tier clients in a positive, healthy work environment.

Health insurance - Get covered starting your third month with us—your health and peace of mind matter.

Mental health support - Our in-house mental health professional is available to ensure you have access to the emotional and psychological support you need to thrive.

Referral bonuses - Know someone great Refer them and earn up to USD 100 for every successful hire.

Fun virtual events - We host monthly virtual events filled with games, holiday celebrations, and exciting prizes. It's a great way to connect and recharge as a team.

Kajae Spotlight bonus - Exceptional performance is recognized through our Kajae Spotlight program, where top performers earn cash rewards.

Kajae Tribe and rewards platform - Engage with the whole team through our internal social platform and earn coins for participating. Use them to bid in our lively auctions for prizes like AirPods, Apple Watches, Starbucks gift cards, shopping or experience vouchers, and more.

Continuing education opportunities - Access 100% free online courses through our university partners in the US. Earn academic credits that can go toward a Master's or Graduate Degree—completely on us.

All-expense paid summits - Top performers and tenured team members may qualify to attend our exclusive annual summits. So far, we've held summits in Palawan, Bohol, and Boracay (Philippines), Cusco (Peru), and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic).