Public Locomotion - Short Form Content Video Editor

Video Editor is needed in Oakland, United States.

Client: Public Locomotion

Location: Oakland, CA

Contract: Part-time, Contract, Freelance

Job Description

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Short-Form Video Editor to transform provided raw footage into engaging, polished videos for TikTok and Instagram Reels.

The role focuses on creating platform-native content with strong hooks, fast pacing, clean cuts, captions, music, sound effects, and visual storytelling. Filming and sourcing footage will not be required; all footage and creative direction will be provided.

• Edit raw footage into engaging vertical videos for TikTok and Instagram Reels.
• Create compelling openings and hooks that capture attention quickly.
• Use jump cuts, zooms, B-roll, transitions, and other techniques to maintain viewer interest.
• Add captions, typography, music, sound effects, graphics, and visual elements as appropriate.
• Apply basic color correction and audio enhancement.
• Follow brand guidelines, creative briefs, reference videos, and provided direction.
• Produce multiple video variations when required for testing.
• Implement feedback and revisions efficiently.
• Organize project files and maintain a consistent editing workflow.
• Deliver videos optimized for vertical short-form platforms.

Requirements

• Proven experience editing content for TikTok and Instagram Reels.
• A strong portfolio featuring short-form videos personally edited by you.
• Strong understanding of short-form storytelling, pacing, hooks, and viewer retention.
• Ability to create content that feels natural and platform-native rather than overly corporate or produced.
• Knowledge of captions, typography, sound design, transitions, and visual effects.
• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or similar editing software.
• Adobe After Effects experience is a plus.
• Ability to follow creative briefs and reference videos accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and visual quality.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Reliable, responsive, receptive to feedback, and comfortable making revisions.

Position Details

• 1099 independent contractor position.
• Hybrid/remote work based in Oakland, CA.
• Flexible schedule.
• Approximately 20 hours per month.
• Ongoing work available for the right candidate.
• Raw footage and creative direction provided.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $25.00–$40.00 per hour.
• Flexible schedule.

Application Information

Please submit a brief introduction describing your editing experience and a portfolio link with examples of short-form videos you personally edited.

Only submit work that you edited yourself.

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94612.