Video Editor

Hire-Emerald; United States; Remote; COP 60,000,000 - 90,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire-Emerald is seeking a highly creative Senior Video Editor for a fully remote role based in Colombia. You will own the entire post-production process, transforming raw footage into polished marketing videos for a global audience.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional editing experience, expert in Adobe Premiere Pro, and strong motion graphics skills with After Effects or DaVinci Resolve. Fluency in Spanish and professional English are required, and you will collaborate with a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional video editing experience.
• Portfolio showing short-form social content and long-form branded videos.
• Expert-level proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Advanced experience with After Effects or DaVinci Resolve (motion graphics).
• Strong color grading, sound design, transitions, typography, and storytelling.
• Experience editing content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and paid social advertising.
• Fluent Spanish and professional working English.
• Excellent time management and ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete post-production process from raw footage to final delivery.
• Edit high-quality marketing videos for multiple digital platforms.
• Perform color correction, audio enhancement, motion graphics, visual effects, and captioning.
• Deliver polished content optimized for organic and paid campaigns.
• Produce engaging short-form videos for social channels.
• Create customer testimonials, project showcases, and educational content.
• Edit ads for Meta advertising and optimize for platform best practices.
• Develop reusable branded templates and maintain visual consistency.

Skills

Video editing

Motion graphics

Storytelling

Social media content

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Remote work

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Video Editor

Location: Remote — Colombia

Work Arrangement: This is a fully remote (telecommute) position.

Employment Type: Full-Time (Contractor)

Number of Openings: 1 Position

Industry: Consulting & Professional Services / Marketing & Media Production

English Proficiency: Professional Working English (B2+/C1) and Fluent Spanish are required.

Schedule: Full-Time | U.S. Business Hours

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing home services company specializing in residential energy and property improvement solutions. Serving a diverse bilingual customer base, the organization is committed to helping homeowners improve their properties through innovative solutions, exceptional customer service, and high-quality craftsmanship.

With a strong emphasis on digital marketing and storytelling, the company leverages real-world project documentation, customer success stories, and educational content to build trust and strengthen its brand. The team values creativity, ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement, providing an exciting environment for professionals who want to make a direct impact through compelling visual content.

About the Role

We're looking for a highly creative and experienced Senior Video Editor to become the company's first dedicated in-house video production specialist.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys owning the entire post-production process while helping shape a rapidly growing brand's visual identity. You'll transform real-world footage—including project installations, drone footage, customer testimonials, and educational content—into engaging videos that drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and business growth.

The ideal candidate is both technically strong and creatively driven, capable of producing polished marketing content while working independently in a fast-paced remote environment.

What You'll Do

Video Editing & Post-Production

• Own the complete post-production process from raw footage to final delivery.
• Edit high-quality marketing videos for multiple digital platforms.
• Perform color correction, audio enhancement, motion graphics, visual effects, and captioning.
• Deliver polished content optimized for both organic and paid marketing campaigns.

Content Production

• Produce engaging short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts.
• Create customer testimonial videos, project showcases, educational content, and promotional videos.
• Edit high-converting Meta advertising creatives.
• Optimize videos for each platform's best practices and audience behavior.

Brand Development

• Develop reusable branded templates including intros, lower thirds, transitions, captions, and motion graphics.
• Maintain visual consistency across all company content.
• Help establish and evolve the company's video style guide.

Media Organization

• Organize and maintain the company's video asset library.
• Develop efficient workflows for storing, categorizing, and retrieving footage.
• Create simple video capture guidelines for field teams to improve production quality.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with marketing and leadership teams to develop creative concepts.
• Translate marketing objectives into compelling visual stories.
• Provide recommendations to continuously improve video performance and production efficiency.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional video editing experience.
• Strong portfolio or demo reel showcasing both short-form social content and long-form branded videos.
• Expert-level proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Advanced experience with After EffectsorDaVinci Resolve(including motion graphics).
• Strong understanding of color grading, sound design, transitions, typography, and storytelling.
• Experience creating content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and paid social advertising.
• Fluent Spanish and professional working English.
• Excellent time management and ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
• Strong communication skills with proactive project ownership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with companies in home services, construction, renewable energy, roofing, electrical services, or similar industries.
• Experience editing direct-response Meta advertising campaigns.
• Basic graphic design experience.
• Experience working with drone footage.
• Familiarity with branding and digital marketing best practices.

Candidate Evaluation Considerations

To ensure success in this role, the following factors will be carefully evaluated during the selection process:

• Quality and creativity demonstrated within the candidate's portfolio.
• Experience producing high-performing social media content.
• Motion graphics and visual storytelling abilities.
• Technical proficiency with professional editing software.
• Ability to independently manage projects from concept through delivery.
• Organization and workflow management skills.
• Communication and collaboration within remote teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

What Success Looks Like

• High-quality video content is consistently delivered on schedule.
• Social media and advertising content drives increased engagement and brand awareness.
• A scalable video production system is established for ongoing content creation.
• Branded templates improve production speed and consistency.
• Marketing campaigns benefit from compelling, conversion-focused creative assets.
• Leadership can rely on a streamlined, organized, and efficient video production process.

Why Join Us?

• Become the first dedicated video production specialist and help shape the company's creative direction.
• Work with a growing organization that values creativity, innovation, and ownership.
• Produce content with real-world impact across multiple digital platforms.
• Enjoy creative freedom while building scalable production systems.
• Collaborate with a dynamic U.S.-based team in a fully remote environment.
• Play a key role in the company's continued growth and digital marketing success.

Important Notes

Applications may receive priority consideration if candidates:

• Include a portfolio or demo reel showcasing professional editing work.
• Have experience producing short-form social media contentandpaid advertising creatives.
• Demonstrate expertise in Adobe Premiere ProandAfter Effects(or DaVinci Resolve).
• Have experience editing drone footage, testimonials, or project showcase videos.
• Possess strong English communication skills.
• Have experience supporting marketing teams in fast-paced environments.

Applications submitted without a portfolio or demo reel will not be considered.

This is a fully remote (telecommute) position.