Freelance On-Call Social Video Editor (9:16)

Props; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Props, a New York–based creator marketing platform, is building a roster of fast, dependable freelance video editors for short-form social videos (9:16) on short notice. You’ll turn creator footage into scroll-stopping cuts with tight pacing, captions, music, and light graphics, often within a day.

Work is on-call, project-based, and remote-friendly with occasional in-person time in NYC. Strong speed, reliability, and a showreel of social edits help you stand out; proficiency in Premiere Pro,

Qualifications

• Portfolio of short-form social work, paid social or creator content is a plus.
• Ability to hit tight deadlines and turnaround quickly.
• Strong instincts for the first 3 seconds, pacing, and attention retention.

Responsibilities

• Edit short-form vertical video (9:16) for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts.
• Turn around edits quickly, often same-day or next-day.
• Cut multiple versions (hooks, lengths, aspect ratios) for paid testing.
• Add captions, music and sound design, color correction, and light graphics.
• Polish creator footage while keeping it authentic.
• Incorporate feedback from Art Director & Director of Content rapidly.

Skills

Portfolio of short-form social work

Speed and reliability

First 3 seconds instinct

Attention to pacing & hooks

Tools

Premiere Pro

CapCut

Final Cut Pro

Job description

Props, a New York–based creator marketing platform, is building a roster of fast, dependable freelance video editors for short-form social videos (9:16) on short notice. You’ll turn creator footage into scroll-stopping cuts with tight pacing, captions, music, and light graphics, often within a day.

Work is on-call, project-based, and remote-friendly with occasional in-person time in NYC. Strong speed, reliability, and a showreel of social edits help you stand out; proficiency in Premiere Pro,