Short Form Social Video Editor Job at Trolley in Orlando

Location: Remote
Type: Contractor (Part-Time, ~20h/week, with potential to scale)
Reports To: Project Manager & Production Lead

Overview

Who Were Looking For: We are hiring a Social Video Editor to turn raw footage into high-performing, short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. This role is ideal for someone deeply engaged with social media and able to make edits feel fast, native, and culturally relevant.

You should be skilled in short-form editing, comfortable working with trends, and able to pitch and execute creative video ideas that match the tone and goals of each client. Youll collaborate closely with producers, designers, and marketing leads, so a team-oriented mindset is key.

You have a sharp eye for whats working in the social landscape and can reverse-engineer formats that go viral. Whether its repurposing a podcast moment or crafting a meme-style micro-video from scratch, you know how to adapt footage into formats that audiences actually want to watch. Were looking for someone who thinks beyond the edit, brings fresh ideas, adapts quickly, and understands what makes content perform. If you follow creators like MrBeast, Alex Hormozi, Jay Shetty, or Corporate Natalie and know why their videos work, youll feel right at home in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Short-Form Video Editing
• Edit engaging short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts using raw footage, screen recordings, and b-roll.
• Repurpose podcast episodes, interviews, and client content into platform-native clips.
• Add music, captions, animations, and effects that align with platform trends and brand guidelines.
• Format all videos for vertical (9:16) mobile-first viewing.
• Create visually dynamic, emotionally resonant edits that stop the scroll.

• Trend-Driven Content Ideation & Repurposing
• Stay up to date with trends, memes, templates, and editing styles on TikTok and Reels.
• Propose new video concepts, remix formats, and smart hooks aligned to whats working on social.
• Source creative audio or overlay ideas to enhance clips.
• Suggest how existing content (e.g., podcast clips, talking heads, b-roll) can be reshaped into new formats.
• Collaborate with the producer, content social creator and designer to translate ideas into high-performing visual content.

• Creative Judgment & Brand Alignment
• Understand and interpret the tone, voice, and positioning of each client.
• Edit in a way that enhances speaker delivery, emotional beats, and narrative arcs.
• Identify standout moments from raw footage and recommend best use cases (Reel, Meme, Remix, etc.).
• Ensure edits remain on-brand and in sync with creative direction.

• Workflow & Delivery
• Deliver final video files via Frame.io and maintain tasks in ClickUp.
• Ensure all exports are named and formatted correctly.
• Implement feedback swiftly and clearly.
• Collaborate with other editors and creative team members to meet weekly delivery goals.

• Founder Mode & AI-Immersed Editing
• Leverage AI tools to streamline workflows, speed up editing, and enhance creative output (e.g., auto-captioning, trend analysis, cut detection).
• Act with ownership and initiative—propose edits, pitch ideas, and make strategic decisions without waiting for direction.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with producers, designers, and strategists to align on creative goals and improve content performance.
• Contribute trend insights, editing innovations, and platform learnings to the broader creative team.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Weekly delivery of 10-12 high-quality video clips.
• Proactive contribution of content ideas based on current trends.
• Timely turnaround of edits and feedback.
• Videos that maintain brand voice and perform well in platform metrics (engagement, shares, retention).

What You Bring

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years editing short-form video for social media platforms.
• Strong grasp of narrative pacing, rhythm, and visual storytelling.
• Advanced proficiency with editing tools: CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or native in-app editing.
• Familiarity with platform-specific trends and mechanics (hooks, cuts, subtitles, transitions).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple edits simultaneously.
• English proficiency and strong communication skills.

• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience editing for digital creators, thought leaders, or social media brands.
• Background working with podcasts and transforming long-form content into short clips.
• Knowledge of meme culture and remix trends.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.

Why This Role Is Important

You will help shape the digital presence of mission-driven entrepreneurs and change makers. Your edits wont just be content theyll be catalysts for visibility, growth, and audience connection. Youll play a vital role in helping our creative studio deliver content that is fast, social-first, and future-ready.

Main Areas of Focus

• Social-first short video editing: TikTok, Reels, Shorts.
• Motion graphics, text overlays, and meme-style visuals.
• Repurposing podcasts, events, and meeting clips into scroll-stopping edits.
• Collaborating with editors and content leads on weekly content calendars.
• Supporting complex edits for higher-impact moments and podcast refreshes.

Application

Submit your application here. Note: We are not considering applications from agencies or recruiters at this time. Only individual candidates will be reviewed.

Be Part of the Future of Work: Trolley is now accepting applications from ambitious professionals who want to work at the intersection of technology and creativity. Join us in shaping the next era of work.

About Us

Who We Are: Trolley is a fast-growing creative operations company delivering high-impact digital and marketing solutions. We collaborate with high-profile clients to strategize, produce, and optimize compelling content that drives engagement, brand visibility, and business growth. Our creative team functions as a fully integrated powerhouse combining strategy, design, production, and performance analysis to deliver world-class results.

We Operate Under Founder Mode: Trolley is built on a Founder Mode mindset—an operating system rooted in ownership, strategic thinking, and execution at speed. We value initiative, entrepreneurial thinking, and using tools like AI to optimize how work gets done, within high-trust, collaborative teams.

Why Join Us?: We offer global talent connections, tech-driven efficiency, a human-centric approach, and training for success.

Be Part of the Future of Work: We are accepting applications from ambitious professionals who want to work at the intersection of technology and creativity. Join us in shaping the next era of work.