Social Media Video Editor

Landscape Leadership; United States; On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency is seeking a Social-First, Short-Form Video Editor to create impactful video content for green industry brands. This ongoing contract role requires proficiency in editing short-form videos tailored for platforms like Instagram and Facebook. The ideal candidate possesses 2+ years of editing experience, a solid grasp of social media dynamics, and familiarity with the green industry's unique requirements. Compensation is $75 per reel with steady work volume across multiple clients.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience editing short-form social media content.
• Strong understanding of pacing, hooks, and platform-specific editing.
• Ability to take direction and execute creative concepts.

Responsibilities

• Create new short-form videos from existing footage.
• Follow briefs and brand guidelines to produce final assets.
• Edit for Instagram, Facebook Reels, and LinkedIn.

Skills

Editing short-form social media video content

Proficiency in DaVinci Resolve

Proficiency in Final Cut Pro

Attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Tools

DaVinci Resolve

Final Cut Pro

AI tools (Descript, ChatGPT)

Job description

We’re looking for a Social-First, Short-Form Video Editor to help us create polished, effective social media video content for green industry brands (landscaping, lawn care, tree service, pest control).

(Must speak English as a primary language and be based in the United States)

This is a contract role for an editor who can repurpose longer-form content into short-form vertical videos and also create original short-form assets from a bank of existing footage. You’ll work from a creative brief and script direction provided by a Creative Director.
The ideal candidate understands how to make content feel native to social media while still maintaining a professional, brand-appropriate look for the green industry.

Responsibilities

• Create new short-form videos from a bank of existing footage
• Follow creative briefs, script direction, and brand guidance to produce finished assets
• Edit primarily for Instagram and Facebook Reels and LinkedIn vertical video
• Produce videos in the 30–60 second range
• Add background music, animated on-screen captions, motion text effects, and light motion graphics
• Use tasteful, modern transitions that feel social-media-forward while remaining appropriate for landscaping and green industry brands
• Organize footage, project files, and deliverables efficiently
• Deliver final assets accurately and on time
• Handle revisions as requested by the Creative Director or the client

Qualifications

English as a primary language and based in the United States

2+ years of experience editing short-form social media video content

Strong understanding of pacing, hooks, retention, and platform-friendly editing

Experience editing both talking-head content and caption-style social videos

Proficiency in DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or an equivalent professional NLE

Comfortable using AI tools and workflows, including platforms such as Descript and ChatGPT

Strong attention to detail and a high level of organization

Ability to consistently meet deadlines and manage deliverables across multiple client accounts

Ability to take direction well and execute creative concepts without heavy oversight

Preferred Experience

Agency or marketing experience is a plus

Experience managing edits across multiple brands or client accounts is a plus

A working understanding of the green industry is REQUIRED. This person should be familiar with basic service and equipment terminology and be able to recognize the difference between common offerings in the space.

For example, they should understand the difference between:

An aerator and a mower

Liquid fertilizer treatments and pest control treatments

The types of visuals, messaging, and tone that fit landscaping, lawn care, and outdoor living brands

Work Volume and Compensation

This is an ongoing contract role

Compensation is $75 per reel (including revisions)

Most videos will fall within the 30–60 second range

We typically produce 2–4 videos per month per client across 8–10 active clients, so there is steady volume for the right person

Application Process

Applicants should submit a portfolio of relevant short-form video work.

Applicants should record and send a 1-minute video explaining why they feel they'd be a good fit for this role (add link to video in form below).

Final candidates may also be asked to complete a test assignment before hiring.