Remote Freelance Short-Form Video Editor for Social Impact

Accelerate Change; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Accelerate Change is seeking a freelance Short-Form Video Editor with deep experience on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. The role requires crafting engaging edits, hooks, and platform-native storytelling with a creator-first mindset.

You will collaborate with producers and content leads, adapting to brand guidelines while delivering high-quality edits. Remote freelance opportunity, approximately 10–20 hours per week for a 3-month engagement.

Qualifications

• Commitment to social justice and working with marginalized communities.
• Hands-on experience with professional video editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) and social media optimization.
• Portfolio showing variety in editing styles and social content.
• Creative problem-solving for storytelling and pacing in short-form videos.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for collaboration.
• Self-motivated, deadline-driven, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Edit high-performing short-form videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and similar platforms.
• Create strong opening hooks to maximize watch time.
• Apply platform-specific best practices for pacing, captions, formatting, and storytelling.
• Stay current on trends and platform-native aesthetics; experiment with edits.
• Collaborate with producers on ideation and creative direction for short-form series.
• Maintain brand consistency across multiple platforms and formats.

Skills

Social justice commitment

Video editing experience

Short-form platforms know-how

Creative problem-solving

Excellent communication

Self-motivated and deadline-driven

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Motion graphics

Job description

Accelerate Change is seeking a freelance Short-Form Video Editor with deep experience on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. The role requires crafting engaging edits, hooks, and platform-native storytelling with a creator-first mindset.

You will collaborate with producers and content leads, adapting to brand guidelines while delivering high-quality edits. Remote freelance opportunity, approximately 10–20 hours per week for a 3-month engagement.