careerwave.lovestoblog - Short-Form Video Editor (Freelance) - Part Time Remote

Video Editor is needed in United States.

Client: careerwave.lovestoblog

Location: Indonesia

Contract: undefined

Job Description

Opportunity: Short-Form Video Editor (Freelance) - Remote

Organization: Accelerate Change

Reports to: Senior Content Production & Experimentation Manager, Micah Evangelista

Location: This is a remote, freelance opportunity for an individual based anywhere in the US.

About Accelerate Change: Founded in 2012, Accelerate Change is a nonprofit (c3/c4) digital media lab. We work to increase civic engagement with BIPOC and low-income communities through digital media. Our programs include scaling emerging cultural media properties, investing in established cultural media properties, building influencer networks, leading a digital media lab, and driving civic engagement campaigns.

Accelerate Change is seeking a freelance, short-form video editor who deeply understands what works on social media platforms. Our ideal candidate has extensive experience creating high-performing short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and arenaflex Shorts, with the ability to scale edits to longer-form content as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit high-performing short-form videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, arenaflex Shorts, Snapchat, and similar platforms.
• Craft strong opening hooks that immediately capture attention and improve watch time.
• Apply platform-specific best practices (pacing, captions, formatting, storytelling) to maximize reach and retention.
• Stay current on trends, formats, sounds, and visual styles across social platforms.
• Experiment with edits, structures, and visual approaches to test performance.
• Design and implement on-screen text, titles, captions, and visual cues with strong typography and layout instincts.
• Repurpose and optimize content across multiple platforms while maintaining quality and intent.
• Collaborate with producers and content leads on ideation, structure, and creative direction for short-form series.
• Maintain brand consistency while adapting to platform-native aesthetics.
• Format content correctly for each platform (aspect ratios, lengths, safe zones, captions, etc.).
• Work from creative briefs and adhere to multiple partner brand guidelines.
• Experience with motion graphics or light animation is a plus.

Requirements

• Commitment to social justice: Demonstrated commitment to social change and social justice, particularly focused on communities of color.
• 2+ years experience: At least 2 years of hands-on experience with professional video editing software (such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar), motion graphics, and social media video optimization.
• Technical expertise: Proficiency in industry-standard video editing software and familiarity with current video trends and best practices for social media.
• Portfolio showcase: Strong portfolio demonstrating variety in video editing styles, motion graphics capabilities, and social media content.
• Creative problem-solver: Ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to visual storytelling challenges.
• Excellent communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for understanding project requirements and collaborating with team members.
• Self-motivated and deadline-driven: Skilled in working independently, managing time effectively, and meeting deadlines consistently.

Compensation

This is a 3-month freelance opportunity with the potential to extend. The compensation range is $40 - $55 per hour, depending on experience. The number of hours per week will vary, but we estimate roughly between 10 to 20 hours per week.

Application Process

To apply, please upload your resume, share a link to your portfolio, and tell us more about your experience on the application on our website. Accelerate Change is an equal opportunity employer.

Inclusivity Statement

We believe that people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQIA+ people must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.