Remote Video Editor: Short-Form Master for Reels & Shorts

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

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.