Rose Street Collective - Short Form Video Editor

Client: Rose Street Collective

Location: Remote

Contract: Contract, Freelance

Job Description

Rose Street Co is a Bay Area video production and social media marketing agency seeking a freelance video editor to assist with increasing client volume. This fully remote role involves transforming raw footage into vibrant, engaging vertical short-form videos tailored for platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

Responsibilities

• Cutting 15–60 second vertical videos (9:16) for social media platforms.
• Editing lifestyle and hospitality content, including food, drinks, atmosphere, people, and events.
• Color correcting and grading footage to match the client’s established look.
• Stabilizing handheld and gimbal footage, and editing out shaky or imperfect takes.
• Editing to music by matching pace, beat, and energy.
• Adding on-screen text, captions, simple motion graphics, and sound design.
• Organizing and utilizing client media libraries for effective B-roll usage.
• Delivering platform-ready exports and incorporating feedback during revisions.

Requirements

• 2+ years of video editing experience, with relevant short-form vertical social work in your portfolio.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; DaVinci Resolve experience is a plus.
• Strong color correction and grading skills.
• Familiarity with stabilization tools like Warp Stabilizer.
• Ability to convey pacing, rhythm, and music-driven editing.
• Understanding of vertical social media performance and editing nuances.
• Reliable turnaround time, typically 24–72 hours, with clear communication.
• Access to an editing machine capable of handling 4K footage and a stable internet connection.
• Must be able to work as a US-based independent contractor (1099).

Nice to Have

• Experience with motion graphics and animated text in After Effects.
• Sound design and audio cleanup skills.
• Background in food, beverage, or hospitality editing.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted editing tools or transcript-based editing.
• Ability to shoot video as well as edit.
• Knowledge of review and delivery workflows using platforms like Frame.io, Dropbox, or Google Drive.

Details

• Pay: $25–$35/hour depending on experience and performance, with a review after the first month.
• Hours: Flexible and project-based, roughly 10–20 hours per week initially.
• Location: Fully remote, with optional paid on-set days for Bay Area residents.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your resume or a brief introduction along with the following:

• A link to your reel or portfolio.
• Two or three examples of vertical short-form videos you’ve edited, noting your contributions (editing, color, graphics, sound).
• Your hourly rate and availability in terms of hours per week.

Applications without links to actual work will not be reviewed.

Diversity Statement

Rose Street Co is an equal opportunity workplace that welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.

Work Location

Remote