Video Editor at Saltshine Creative

Saltshine Creative; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Saltshine Creative is a Hawaii-based creative agency seeking a freelance Video Editor to collaborate on social media Reels and short-form videos. You’ll receive footage, direction, and brand guidelines and will bring concepts to life with precise editing, text overlays, music, and sound design.

The role is an independent contractor with monthly projects, requiring residence in Hawaii. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for trends, can adapt to diverse client brands, and maintains timely

Qualifications

• Proven experience editing social media Reels, TikToks, or short-form video content.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating trend-forward editing.
• Proficiency with Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro; CapCut is a plus.
• Ability to follow brand guidelines and creative briefs.
• Based in Hawaii or able to work remote from Hawaii with agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Edit short-form videos and Reels using footage provided by Saltshine Creative.
• Add on-screen text, transitions, music, sound effects, and sound design.
• Create engaging edits optimized for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
• Adapt editing styles to suit clients across hospitality, restaurant, jewelry, CPG, and medical industries.
• Stay current on social media trends, editing techniques, audio trends, and platform best practices.
• Follow creative briefs, brand guidelines, and feedback accurately.
• Organize project files and maintain a clear editing workflow.
• Complete revisions promptly and incorporate feedback with a collaborative attitude.

Skills

Short-form video editing

Portfolio demonstrating editing

Time management

Independent work

Communication

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

CapCut

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Freelance Video Editor Job Posting

Who We Are

Saltshine Creative is a Hawaii-based creative agency focused on elevating brands both locally and globally. Our mission is to bring balance and sustainability to the lives of entrepreneurs, brand leaders, and creatives through thoughtful strategy, vision, and creativity. We specialize in social media management, content creation, and brand elevation for clients across the hospitality, restaurant, jewelry, consumer packaged goods, and medical industries.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented freelance Video Editor to collaborate with our creative team on social media Reels and short-form videos. We will provide the footage, creative direction, and client brand guidelines, while the editor will bring each concept to life through thoughtful editing, text overlays, music, and sound design. This is an independent contractor role with consistent monthly projects and the potential for additional work as Saltshine Creative and our client roster continue to grow. Applicants must currently live in Hawaii. The ideal candidate has a strong creative eye, understands social media trends, and can adapt their editing style to complement each client’s unique brand and aesthetic.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit short-form videos and Reels using footage provided by Saltshine Creative
• Add on-screen text, transitions, music, sound effects, and intentional sound design
• Create engaging, polished edits optimized for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
• Adapt editing styles to suit clients across hospitality, restaurant, jewelry, CPG, and medical industries
• Stay current on social media trends, editing techniques, audio trends, and platform best practices
• Follow creative briefs, brand guidelines, and feedback accurately
• Organize project files and maintain a clear, efficient editing workflow
• Complete revisions promptly and incorporate feedback with a collaborative attitude
• Manage multiple client projects while consistently meeting deadlines
• Communicate clearly and professionally with the Saltshine Creative team
• Respond to emails, messages, and project updates in a timely manner
• Proactively communicate any questions, delays, or challenges that may affect a deadline
• Maintain client confidentiality and handle all footage and creative assets responsibly

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience editing social media Reels, TikToks, or other short-form video content
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative, trend-forward video editing
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or comparable editing software
• Strong understanding of pacing, storytelling, text placement, music selection, and sound design
• Excellent attention to detail and visual consistency
• Ability to learn and adapt to a variety of client brands and aesthetics
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, follow direction, and manage multiple deadlines
• Clear, reliable, and professional communication
• Receptive to feedback and comfortable completing revisions
• Must currently reside in Hawaii
• Experience working with an agency, managing multiple brands, or editing content for hospitality, lifestyle, beauty, wellness, food, or product-based businesses is a plus.

Employment Type Freelance independent contractor

Recurring monthly projects

Remote, Hawaii-based

Potential for additional work as the agency grows

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits: Flexible schedule

Experience: Video editing: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute: Honolulu, HI 96815 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Honolulu, HI 96815