Editors

Distrimesh; Saddar; Remote; PKR 558,000 - 893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

Job summary

Distrimesh in Pakistan is seeking a creative Video Editor to turn long-form content into engaging short clips for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. You will craft hooks within the first 1–3 seconds, add captions, and optimize vertical 9:16 edits for multiple platforms.

This remote role requires a portfolio of short-form edits, proficiency in CapCut, Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, and the ability to meet deadlines while following brand guidelines.

Qualifications

• Portfolio of short-form edits demonstrating ability to create engaging clips.
• Experience editing for social platforms (Reels, Shorts, TikTok).
• Ability to craft hooks and maintain audience retention.

Responsibilities

• Trim long-form videos into attention-grabbing short clips.
• Identify key moments and highlights for clips.
• Create strong opening hooks within the first 1–3 seconds.
• Add accurate captions/subtitles with timing and animation.
• Use smooth transitions, B-roll, and audio effects.
• Edit in 9:16 vertical format for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts.
• Monitor trends, sounds, and formats to boost performance.
• Analyze views, watch time, retention, and engagement to improve results.
• Deliver edits on schedule and adapt to brand guidelines.

Skills

Short-form editing

Hooks & retention

Storytelling

Captions & subtitles

Visual creativity

Audio syncing

Platform optimization

Trend awareness

Performance analysis

Time management

Adaptability

Tools

CapCut

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Are you passionate about creating engaging videos that grab attention, boost views, and keep audiences watching?

We’re looking for a creative and skilled Video Editor who can transform long-form videos into high-performing short clips!

• Experience in video clipping and short-form video editing.
• Understanding of trending content, powerful hooks, and audience retention.
• Ability to create engaging content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• 100% remote — work from anywhere!
• Initially, you’ll work on Pakistani brands.
• Performance will be evaluated based on video results and audience engagement.

Bring your creativity, master the hook, and help us create videos that stand out!

• Short-form video editing: Ability to turn long-form videos into engaging, high-quality short clips.
• Video clipping and storytelling: Identify the most interesting moments, key highlights, and attention-grabbing segments.
• Hooks and audience retention: Create strong opening hooks that capture attention within the first 1–3 seconds.
• Captions and subtitles: Add accurate, well-timed, animated captions and subtitles.
• Visual creativity: Use smooth transitions, zoom-ins, B-roll, sound effects, and visual elements effectively.
• Audio editing: Sync music, voiceovers, and sound effects while maintaining clear voice audio.
• Platform optimization: Edit videos in 9:16 vertical format for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Trend awareness: Understand current editing styles, viral formats, trending sounds, and content strategies.
• Performance analysis: Understand views, watch time, retention, engagement, and how to improve video performance.
• Editing software: Proficiency in CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar editing tools.
• Time management: Deliver quality videos consistently while meeting deadlines.
• Adaptability: Follow brand guidelines, implement feedback, and adapt editing styles to different audiences.
• Portfolio required: Applicants should share previous short-form video edits or relevant sample work.

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