FREELANCE SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR (REELS + SHORT-FORM VIDEO)

Observer Media; New York (NY); Remote; USD 78,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company seeks a Freelance Social Media Editor to create compelling short-form video content. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in editing and social media, with the ability to transform written content into engaging visual stories. You will work closely with the editorial team to ensure alignment with the brand's voice and audience. This remote position is perfect for someone with a passion for culture and media who can deliver high-quality content that resonates with viewers.

Qualifications

• Create short-form video content from articles.
• Fluent in editing tools and social media aesthetics.
• Transform editorial into dynamic visual stories.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a consistent visual style.
• Work with the editorial team for video adaptation.
• Write engaging captions and overlays.

Skills

Editing

Social Media

Video Production

Content Creation

Education

2+ years in media

Tools

Canva

Adobe Premiere

CapCut

Job description

FREELANCE SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR (REELS + SHORT-FORM VIDEO)

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FREELANCE SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR (REELS + SHORT-FORM VIDEO)

Join to apply for the FREELANCE SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR (REELS + SHORT-FORM VIDEO) role at Observer Media

Freelance Social Media Editor (Reels + Short-Form Video)

Location: Remote (NYC-based preferred)

Job Type: Freelance / Project-Based

Rate: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Start Date: ASAP

Observer seeks a freelance social media editor for short-form video content. Your job: transform our stories into visually compelling, editorially biting Reels and videos for Instagram, TikTok and emerging platforms. We’re looking for someone who knows how to distill a feature on hedge fund intrigue, Met Gala antics, or art-world maneuverings into a 30-second scroll-stopper—with style, wit and precision. Think less influencer energy, more media-savvy provocateur.

What You’ll Do

• Create short-form video content from Observer articles (Reels, TikToks, Shorts) that align with our voice and audience
• Build and maintain a consistent visual style and pacing that feels smart, curated, and quietly cutting
• Work with our editorial team to select the best angles and headlines for video adaptation
• Write punchy, platform-native captions and overlays
• Stay up to date on relevant social trends, but never follow blindly
  
  

You Are

• A seasoned short-form editor with at least 2+ years creating content for reputable media brands or platforms
• Fluent in Canva, Adobe Premiere, CapCut, or comparable editing tools
• Deeply familiar with the aesthetics and behaviors of Reels, TikTok, and Shorts
• Able to transform written editorial into a dynamic visual story—without dumbing it down
• Obsessed with culture, media, fashion, politics, finance, and the absurdities of modern influence
  
  

To Apply

Send your resume, links to recent relevant video work (Reels, TikToks, Shorts), and a brief note on why you’re the right fit to [e-mail]. Bonus points if you include a mock Reel using one of our existing articles. We’re not looking for generic content creators. We’re looking for someone who can turn a luxury real estate exposé into a cinematic mini-satire. If that sounds like your lane, we want to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Book and Periodical Publishing

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