Short-form Video Editor

LB Capital

Center Square (PA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance

Job summary

LB Capital is seeking a high-level Short-Form Video Editor who can turn long-form content into engaging short videos for TikTok, Reels, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts. The role demands ownership of outcomes and a strong portfolio demonstrating viral, high-engagement edits.

Expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro and AI tools like OpusClip is required to deliver polished, scalable content that drives performance and measurable growth for LB Capital.

Qualifications

  • Advanced editing skills with a focus on short-form video
  • Proven ability to craft content that drives engagement and retention
  • Strong understanding of platform formats for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and more

Responsibilities

  • Break down long-form content into high-performing short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts
  • Identify and extract moments with the highest potential for virality, engagement, and conversion
  • Design scroll-stopping hooks within the first 1–3 seconds and structure edits to maximize watch time

Skills

Premiere Pro
AI Tools
Video Editing

Tools

OpusClip
Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

LB Capital is hiring ahigh-level Short-Form Video Editorwho understands that content isn’t just about looking good, it’s aboutdriving results.

We’re looking for someone who can consistently produce content thatcaptures attention, increases retention, and performs across platforms. If you know how to engineer viral moments, structure edits for watch time, and think in terms ofengagement metrics, not just aesthetics, this role is for you.

This is not an entry-level editing role. We’re looking for someone who canown the outcome, not just the process.

What You’ll Be Responsible For
Turning Content Into Performance Assets
  • Break down long-form content intohigh-performing short-form videosfor TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts
  • Identify and extract moments with the highest potential forvirality, engagement, and conversion
Hook + Retention Engineering
  • Designscroll-stopping hooks within the first 1–3 seconds
  • Structure edits to maximizewatch time, completion rate, and replays
High-Level Creative Execution
  • Add captions, b-roll, motion graphics, and sound design withintent not just decoration
  • Edit with a clear understanding ofwhat keeps viewers watching vs. what loses them
Speed + Quality Workflow
  • Use OpusClip (or similar tools) to rapidly identify strong clips and create rough cuts
  • Finish content in Adobe Premiere Pro withclean, polished, professional execution
Trend & Platform Intelligence
  • Stay ahead of trends, formats, and platform shifts
  • Adapt content quickly towhat’s currently working not what worked last month
What We’re Looking For
Proven Results (Not Just Experience)
  • You’ve created content thatperforms(high views, engagement, retention not just “looks good”)
  • Strong portfolio showingwinning short-form content
Advanced Editing Skills
  • Expert in Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Comfortable using AI tools like OpusClip to increase output and efficiency
Deep Understanding of Social Media
  • You understandalgorithms, retention curves, hooks, and pacing
  • You think in terms ofperformance metrics, not just visuals
Creative + Analytical Mindset
  • You knowwhy a video works, and can repeat that success
  • You can adjust based on performance data and feedback
High Standards & Attention to Detail
  • Clean captions, proper formatting, safe zones, and audio balance are non-negotiable
  • You care about the final product like it represents your personal brand
What Success Looks Like in This Role
  • Content consistently hits strongengagement and retention benchmarks
  • Output is bothhigh-quality and high-volume
  • You become a key driver of LB Capital’ssocial growth and brand presence
Why Join LB Capital?
  • Work directly with a team focused ongrowth, performance, and results
  • Your work will havereal visibility and measurable impact
  • Opportunity to grow into alead creative roleas we scale

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

$40,000 - $55,000 a year

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