Remote Social Media Video Editor for Shorts & Reels

SaidGig; New York (NY); Remote; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

SaidGig is seeking a remote contractor to create polished, high-performing video content for internal marketing and social media across YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. The role focuses on compelling storytelling and modern, social-first editing.

You will edit horizontal 16:9 videos and value vertical 9:16, develop hooks, captions, and dynamic visuals, and collaborate with the marketing team to meet deadlines while maintaining brand consistency.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating editing for social platforms (YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Reels/TikTok/Shorts).
• Experience as Social Media Video Editor or related roles.
• Proficiency with professional editing software and motion graphics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Edit and enhance social video content for horizontal 16:9 formats and vertical 9:16 where applicable.
• Develop hooks, captions, motion graphics, and visual elements to boost watch time.

Skills

Video editing

Social media editing

Motion graphics

Sound design

Captions/subtitles

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Final Cut Pro

Job description

SaidGig is seeking a remote contractor to create polished, high-performing video content for internal marketing and social media across YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. The role focuses on compelling storytelling and modern, social-first editing.

You will edit horizontal 16:9 videos and value vertical 9:16, develop hooks, captions, and dynamic visuals, and collaborate with the marketing team to meet deadlines while maintaining brand consistency.