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

Observer Media; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative media company is seeking a freelance Social Media Editor to craft compelling short-form videos that resonate with audiences. This role involves transforming written stories into engaging Reels and TikToks, utilizing your expertise in video editing and social media trends. You will work closely with the editorial team to ensure content aligns with the brand's voice while maintaining a unique and curated visual style. If you are passionate about culture, media, and storytelling, this is an exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity and impact the digital landscape.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in short-form video editing for media brands.
• Ability to create engaging content that aligns with audience interests.

Responsibilities

• Create short-form video content from articles for platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
• Maintain a consistent visual style and collaborate with the editorial team.

Skills

Video Editing

Social Media Strategy

Content Creation

Visual Storytelling

Cultural Awareness

Tools

Canva

Adobe Premiere

CapCut

Job description

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.