[Rolling] Short-Form Video Editor for @JohnnyChangLive & @UnlearnedWisdom

Core of the Heart

United States

On-site

USD 16,740 - 33,480

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A dynamic media organization in the United States seeks a Short Form Editor to transform long-form content into engaging short videos. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing viral, high-quality edits for platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Responsibilities include managing a high volume of edits, collaborating with remote teams, and continuously improving content strategies. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven team focused on spiritual growth and community engagement.

Qualifications

Proven ability to create engaging, viral short-form content.
Expertise in editing raw footage into captivating stories.
Deep understanding of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

Responsibilities

Transform long-form content into high-impact short videos.
Edit 20-30 short-form videos per month across various platforms.
Analyze performance and adjust styles based on feedback.

Skills

Creative storytelling

High-volume editing

Trend analysis

Time management

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

ClickUp

Frame.io

DropBox

Job description

Our Mission:

To create a global community that teaches people how to live a true spiritual life, helping them deepen their relationship with God and grow spiritually.

Who You Are:

You are Mission-Driven: You are genuinely excited to be part of our mission and understand how your edits are the "top of funnel" for our message.
You are Obsessive: You’re always trying to find creative, subtle ways to keep viewers watching. You understand retention is everything.
You are a Proactive Problem-Solver: You are a self‑led editor who doesn’t wait for permission to improve the next piece. You come with solutions.
You are an Over-Communicator: You know how to manage your time effectively and communicate proactively within a fast‑paced, remote team.
You are a Creative Storyteller: You have a creative mind with a great sense of pacing and timing for short‑form content.
You are Extremely Organized: You can manage a high volume of projects and file versions without breaking a sweat.
You are a Collaborative Teammate: You have a collaborative spirit and can receive and implement creative feedback effectively.

Your Role:

As our Short Form Editor, you’re not just making clips, you’re a viral storyteller and a retention wizard. You are the "top of funnel" engine of our daily content, transforming long‑form content into smaller, high‑impact videos that stop the scroll and capture new audiences.

Our videos move beyond views, likes, and follows. They become powerful, bite‑sized lessons that introduce people to true spiritual life.

You are an owner. You will be responsible for taking raw footage from a multitude of content types (live events, podcasts, prison ministry, livestreams, sermons, vlogs, etc.) and editing a high volume of videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. You must be highly capable at finding the “hook” and creating highly retentive short‑form stories.

What You’ll Do:

Own the entire short‑form editing process, transforming raw podcast footage into a pipeline of polished, high‑engagement videos that drive our daily content schedule.

Lead the creative execution, mining content across our entire library to find the best hooks and tell addictive short‑form stories that stop the scroll.

Constantly find new ways to level up our content, using every tool under your belt (music, VFX, SFX, kinetic text, etc.) to create magic in the edit and drive retention.

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days):

Objective 1: Deliver Viral‑Ready Clips That Grow Our Reach.

Key Result:

1.) You contribute to hitting 30M–50M+ monthly views across platforms.

2.) Your average views per clip increase month‑over‑month.

Good: 300–400k/clip
Great: 500–750k/clip
Beast: 1M+/clip

Objective 2: Execute with speed and precision within our production system.

Key Result:

1.) Achieve a 100% on‑time delivery rate for all final edits.

2.) Demonstrate mastery of our brand and tone, requiring less than 3 revision rounds per video after the first month.

Your Core Responsibilities (These should be A‑Player outcomes, not just tasks):

High‑Volume Editing: Edit 20–30 short‑form videos/month across TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
Storytelling: Transform long‑form raw footage into addictive short‑form clips with a strong hook, clear pacing, and a powerful payoff.
Creative Enhancement: Add motion graphics, kinetic text, music, and sound design to punch up retention and match platform style.
Content Mining: Mine content across our library (podcasts, sermons, livestreams, etc.) for high‑leverage moments.
Trend Analysis: Constantly research and present new styles, sounds, and formats that we can adapt for our content.
Performance Feedback: Analyze which hooks and styles are performing best and apply those learnings to future edits.
Creative Ideation: Pitch original short‑form video ideas based on your understanding of our content and the platforms.

Our Core Values:

God Above All Else: You’re keen on growing spiritually. The Gospel and God guide every business decision, ensuring that all actions progress the Kingdom.
200% Accountability: OVER COMMUNICATE. Every team member must complete their commitments or communicate proactively. If there ever is the lingering thought that something isn't getting done, it means you or your team isn’t communicating enough.
Sense of Urgency: You move with purpose and speed without sacrificing quality. You don't wait for perfect conditions, you take action, iterate, and improve along the way. When opportunities arise or problems surface, you address them immediately rather than putting them off. Time is precious, and you treat it that way in everything you do.
Come with solutions, not problems: You were placed in your role because we believe you can run it best. Be a leader and use every resource and tool available to you to get things done. Create solutions to problems, instead of asking for constant help.
Attention To Detail: You’re obsessive and pay attention to the little things. Greatness comes from consistency compounded over time. You like turning over every stone when it comes to learning or problem solving. You’re always 2 steps ahead.

Non‑negotiable Requirements (Skills & Experience)

Must provide a strong portfolio of short‑form video work (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) that demonstrates an ability to create viral, engaging content.
Proven ability to take raw footage and create a captivating story without needing tons of oversight.
Deep understanding of short‑form platforms (TikTok, IG Reels, YT Shorts) and what makes people stop scrolling.
You can clearly identify what makes a good short‑form video (vs. a bad one).
Expert‑level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Must be proficient in the following:

Project Management: ClickUp, Notion (Basic knowledge)
Review Software: Frame.io (Basic Knowledge)
Utilities: DropBox, Basic Server File Management.

This Role Is NOT For You If:

You are concerned about when work ends.
You need lots of hand‑holding & are bad at time management.
You have not consistently hit over 1M+ views on your edited videos.
You are not great at communicating across a team.
You have never done this role before and think you can accomplish this based on “work ethic” or “similar experience”.
You prefer comfort over growth (we all work extremely hard).

Compensation:

Phase 1 (60‑90 days): $50‑$100 per video test (dependent on skill level).

Phase 2 – Monthly Retainer: $1,500 – $3,000 (Commensurate with experience, portfolio, and clip volume). Retainer can be negotiable for the right person.

How to Apply:

Please follow all the steps on the application page.

Make sure that you include undeniable proof that you have consistently edited, high‑quality, viral short‑form videos.

Ultimately, we want to see that you have done this job before at the highest‑level.

If your experience is not made clear in your application submission, we will politely pass over your application quickly.

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