Stitched Video Editor (Freelance, Remote)

About the role

A remote freelance position for a trend-savvy Stitched Video Editor based in the Philippines. The editor finds trending topics and viral clips, stitches them together and creates high-impact short videos for TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts and similar platforms. Candidates with experience editing news content will be prioritised.

Key responsibilities

• Stay updated on trending topics, viral clips and current events locally and regionally.
• Gather short clips from social media, news, creators and archives to build engaging stories.
• Pitch timely, witty and share-worthy video concepts.
• Edit videos by combining multiple clips into fast-paced, engaging short-form content.
• Add captions, graphics, memes, sound effects and music to boost watch time.
• Optimise edits for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and Facebook.
• Format videos to each platform's specs and algorithm preferences.
• Work with the content and social media team to publish while trends are still hot, adapting content to feedback and performance data.
• Ensure proper credit, rights usage and compliance with copyright and fair use guidelines, and follow platform policies.

Required profile

• At least 2 years of experience in short-form video editing (TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts).
• Experience editing news content preferred.
• Strong eye for timing, pacing and what makes a video viral-worthy.
• Creative thinker who works fast without losing quality.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with remote teams.

Required skills

• Editing tools such as Canva, CapCut and Adobe Premiere.