Cotulla Education - Social Video Editor (PT 6 Month Temp Assignment)

Video Editor is needed in Atlanta, United States.

Client: Cotulla Education

Location: Atlanta, GA

Contract: Temporary, Part-time

Job Description

Cotulla Education is hiring a part-time Social Video Editor for a 6-month temporary assignment, offering $35/hour for approximately 20–25 hours per week. A minimum of 15 hours per week should fall between 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM EST or CST to support team collaboration and feedback cycles, with remaining hours flexible. Candidates in EST or CST time zones will be given preference. This is an independent contractor position.

The role focuses on editing short-form organic content across four brands in aviation, skilled trades, and education, primarily for social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Edit engaging short-form content for various social platforms across multiple brands.
• Transform raw footage into fast-paced, platform-native social content.
• Identify compelling moments, hooks, and storytelling angles that engage viewers quickly.
• Repurpose existing content into multiple platform-specific edits.
• Add captions, motion graphics, sound design, transitions, and other creative elements.
• Deliver approximately 10–15 short-form edits weekly depending on project complexity and available footage.

Collaboration & Workflow

• Collaborate closely with the social media team to execute content aligned with brand voice and campaign goals.
• Organize project files and maintain efficient editing workflows across ongoing content pipelines.
• Stay current on platform trends, algorithm changes, and emerging short-form techniques.

Ideal Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience editing short-form social content.
• Strong understanding of platform-native editing styles and audience attention spans.
• Ability to edit differently depending on platform and audience while maintaining brand consistency.
• Experience with subtitles, motion graphics, sound design, and social-first editing techniques.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or similar editing software (After Effects experience is a plus).
• Familiarity with AI-assisted editing workflows and modern creative tools.
• Ability to produce a high volume of short-form edits while maintaining quality.
• Familiarity with Google Drive and digital file organization.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times.

Position Details

• Part-time (approx. 20–25 hours/week, flexible scheduling).
• Independent contractor engagement.
• Remote; EST or CST time zone preferred.
• Ideal for an experienced editor looking to contribute in a mission-driven, multi-brand environment.

Education

• A degree in Film Production, Media, Communications, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Equivalent hands-on experience and a strong portfolio of short-form social content will be considered in lieu of formal education.

Portfolio Required

Applicants must share a portfolio link during the application process, showcasing recent examples of their short-form editing work.

Additional Information

Cotulla Education is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to our company’s success and are dedicated to fostering a culture of respect, equity, and inclusion.