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
Portfolio Required
Please submit 3–5 examples of short-form videos/Reels you personally created or edited.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can create content similar in quality and style to this:
View our example Reel: here
Please explain what you personally handled for each example — concept, filming, editing, graphics, captions, posting, etc.
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.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
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