Video Editor (Marketing & Short-Form Content)

Formulated Automation; United States; Remote; MXN 520,000 - 1,143,000; Full time

Job summary

South is seeking a reliable Video Editor to join a law-firm marketing team. You will transform raw footage into polished short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, collaborating with the Lead Attorney.

The role emphasizes fast-paced execution, strong storytelling, and a strict daily publishing cadence across official channels.

Qualifications

• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (written and spoken) with impeccable grammar and spelling for captions.
• Proven track record editing short-form social media content.
• Hands-on experience with video editing tools listed and AI-assisted captioning.
• Able to deliver a clean short-form edit in 20–30 minutes.
• Strong time management to handle high-volume publishing schedules independently.

Responsibilities

• Edit raw attorney footage into engaging short-form videos (Reels, TikTok, Shorts).
• Maintain a steady pace to deliver ~100 short-form videos per month with daily publishing.
• Add subtitles, lower-thirds, graphics, and music while preserving brand standards.
• Schedule weekend posts using HubSpot / Hootsuite and automate where possible.
• Proactively suggest hooks, trends, pacing, and visual enhancements to boost reach.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

CapCut Pro

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

AI-assisted captioning

Job description

Hi there! We are South and our client is looking for a Video Editor!

Note To Applicants

• Eligibility: This position is open to candidates residing in Latin America.
• Application Language: Please submit your CV in English. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.
• Professional Presentation: We encourage you to showcase your professional experience by including a Loom video in the application form. While this is optional, candidates who provide a video presentation will be given priority.
• Interview Policy: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools during interviews are strictly prohibited.
• Note: As part of the final stages of the selection process, contractors may be asked to provide professional references for a reference check. If you're selected, you may also be asked to update their LinkedIn profile.

About The Client

Our client is a prominent, fast-growing law firm based in US, specializing in Immigration, Family Law, and Personal Injury. Dedicated to providing high-quality legal representation, transparent communication, and strong community advocacy, the firm heavily leverages social media content to inform and educate the community across the U.S. and assist individuals navigating complex legal processes.

Role Overview

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and efficient Video Editor to join the firm's marketing team. In this role, you will collaborate directly with the Lead Attorney to transform raw video footage into high-performing, polished short-form content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

This engagement focuses on fast-paced execution, strong visual storytelling, and maintaining a consistent daily publishing cadence across official social media channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Short-Form Video Editing: Edit raw attorney footage into clean, engaging short-form videos (Reels, TikToks, Shorts) covering key legal topics in immigration, family law, and personal injury.
• Volume & Publishing Cadence: Maintain a steady editing pace to deliver ~100 short-form videos per month, ensuring at least 1 video is scheduled and published daily.
• Captions & Branding: Add accurate, eye-catching subtitles, lower-thirds, graphic elements, and music while preserving strict legal accuracy and firm brand standards.
• Content Pre-Scheduling: Schedule and automate weekend social media posts during core weekday hours using social management tools (HubSpot / Hootsuite).
• Creative Optimization: Proactively suggest engaging hooks, trending audio, dynamic pacing, and visual enhancements to continuously elevate video reach and engagement.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Language Skills: Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (written and spoken) with impeccable grammar and spelling for video captions.
• Portfolio: Proven track record editing short-form social media content (experience with legal, corporate, or educational content is a plus).
• Software Mastery: Hands-on experience with video editing tools (CapCut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve) and AI-assisted captioning and rough-cut software.
• Editing Efficiency: Able to deliver a clean short-form video edit in 20-30 minutes.
• Reliability & Organization: Strong time management skills to handle high-volume publishing schedules independently.

Engagement Details

• Location: Remote (Latin America)
• Engagement Type: Independent Contractor
• Core Availability: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM US Central Time
• Compensation: Competitive Monthly Fee (USD)