Short Form Video Editor

The Local Marketing Vault is seeking a talented, high performing video editor that has deep knowledge and experience with vertical video, specifically short-form like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube shorts. We are looking for fast paced editing that keeps viewers engaged, while sourcing various clips to maintain interest. We will be able to train to our specifications, but a foundational talent and understanding is necessary.

Balancing strategy and creativity are what you do best. You understand the best practices of the hook, pacing, structure, music, and graphic needs to produce top tier Short Form content week after week. You’ve done this before at a high level and are able to show the trackable progress you made on previous accounts you’ve worked on.

Responsibilities/Expectations

Must have experience in Video Editing (any software you are comfortable with is fine)
Timely delivery of video projects after sources are provided
Turnaround time of 1 to 2 business days per video
Expected volume 10 to 15 short form videos per week
Must have a good written and oral understanding of English to receive edits and instructions
Deep understanding of social media platforms (e.g. TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, etc.)
Skilled in finding and sourcing clips that are relevant to any topic (stock footage generally not accepted)
Demonstrates an interest in internet culture, recent pop culture news, and emerging trends
Deep understanding of short form content – hooks, storytelling, pacing, and strategy
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven success on short form content as the editor for growing accounts
Speed and clarity in communication (primarily in Slack)
Willing to work in a fast-paced environment with an openness to change
2+ years of relevant experience in short form video production
Results

To be seriously considered for hiring, please attach a portfolio that includes any of your relevant work.

Our core values are the heart and soul of this incredible company. The right person for this role will appreciate each of these values, personally subscribe to them, and understand why each is critical to having a great business.

Competitive Greatness

Be at your best when your best is needed. Enjoyment of a hard challenge. Those who have the drive to constantly improve, the superior intellect and long-term commitment to see incremental improvements become compounding returns.

Sincere Candor

Have the self awareness to accurately perceive and communicate hard truths that improve others and self, the courage to do so, and the humility to accept them, even when it hurts. Nothing great can be built without feedback: internally or externally.

Unimpeachable Character

Be the type of person with whom people are always proud to associate, personally and professionally. We look for true alignment of thoughts, words, and actions towards a goal worth pursuing.