Social Media Content Creator & Video Editor

Conexwest; United States; Remote; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Conexwest is seeking a creative Social Media Content Creator & Video Editor who turns ideas, raw footage, and everyday business moments into engaging short-form content. This hands-on role requires producing Instagram Reels, TikTok videos, YouTube Shorts, and other formats with dynamic editing, strong hooks, text overlays, music, transitions, and storytelling.

You will manage the content calendar, adapt trends, maintain a consistent brand voice, review performance metrics, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Proven experience creating Reels, TikToks, and short-form video content.
• Strong editing skills with CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Good understanding of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit Instagram Reels, TikTok videos, YouTube Shorts, and other short-form content.
• Turn raw footage into polished, engaging videos.
• Add captions, text overlays, transitions, music, sound effects, and graphics.

Skills

Reels & TikTok content

CapCut editing

Premiere Pro

Storytelling

Audience retention

Tools

CapCut

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

We are looking for a creative, energetic Social Media Content Creator & Video Editor who knows how to turn ideas, raw footage, and everyday business moments into engaging social media content.

This is a hands-on creative role. We need someone who can create high-quality Instagram Reels, TikToks, and short-form videos with dynamic editing, strong hooks, text overlays, music, transitions, and storytelling that keeps people watching.

What You'll Do

• Create and edit Instagram Reels, TikTok videos, YouTube Shorts, and other short-form content
• Turn raw footage into polished, engaging videos
• Add captions, text overlays, transitions, music, sound effects, and graphics
• Create strong hooks that capture attention within the first few seconds
• Develop creative concepts and regularly bring new content ideas
• Manage the social media content calendar and posting schedule
• Write short, engaging captions
• Repurpose existing footage into multiple pieces of content
• Stay on top of social media trends and identify formats we can adapt
• Maintain a consistent visual style and brand voice
• Review engagement and content performance to continuously improve results

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience creating Reels, TikToks, and short-form video content
• Strong video editing skills using CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar
• Good understanding of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube
• Strong sense of storytelling, pacing, visual composition, and audience retention
• Ability to take a basic idea or raw footage and turn it into engaging content
• Creative and proactive — you bring ideas rather than waiting for detailed instructions
• Good English communication skills
• Reliable and comfortable working remotely
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple pieces of content simultaneously

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a paid video editing test using the same raw footage and creative brief.

The test will help us evaluate your:

• Creativity and storytelling
• First 3-second hook
• Editing and pacing
• Captions and visual elements
• Music and sound selection
• Ability to follow a creative reference while bringing your own ideas

Compensation

$1,500–$2,000 USD per month, depending on your experience, portfolio, and demonstrated video/content creation skills.

This is a full-time remote contractor opportunity.