Accelerate Change
Short-Form Video Editor (Freelance) - Remote
Accelerate Change, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Opportunity
Short‑Form Video Editor (Freelance) - Remote
Organization: Accelerate Change
Reports to: Senior Content Production & Experimentation Manager, Micah Evangelista
Location: This is a remote, freelance opportunity for an individual based anywhere in the US.
About Accelerate Change Founded in 2012, Accelerate Change is a nonprofit (c3/c4) digital media lab. We work to increase civic engagement with BIPOC and low‑income communities through digital media. Our programs include:
Scaling emerging cultural media properties
Investing in established cultural media properties
Building influencer networks
Leading a digital media lab
Driving civic engagement campaigns
Learn more about our theory of change, approach, and impact at https://acceleratechange.org/about/
Our team is made up of digital media innovators and operators who bring a mix of tech, business, civic engagement, and media backgrounds. Meet our team and learn more about our culture at https://acceleratechange.org/values-team/
About the Opportunity Accelerate Change is seeking a freelance, short‑form video editor who deeply understands what works on social media platforms. Our ideal candidate is someone with extensive experience creating high‑performing short‑form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, with the ability to scale edits to longer‑form content as needed. You understand what drives engagement on social media, from strong hooks and pacing to trend‑aware, platform‑native storytelling, and bring an experimental, creator‑first mindset to your work. You have a strong eye for visual design and know how to craft edits that feel intentional, engaging, and built for growth.
Key Responsibilities
Edit high‑performing short‑form videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Snapchat, and similar platforms
Craft strong opening hooks that immediately capture attention and improve watch time
Apply platform‑specific best practices (pacing, captions, formatting, storytelling) to maximize reach and retention
Stay current on trends, formats, sounds, and visual styles across social platforms
Experiment with edits, structures, and visual approaches to test what performs best
Design and implement on‑screen text, titles, captions, and visual cues with strong typography and layout instincts
Repurpose and optimize content across multiple platforms while maintaining quality and intent
Collaborate with producers and content leads on ideation, structure, and creative direction for short‑form series
Maintain brand consistency while adapting to platform‑native aesthetics
Format content correctly for each platform (aspect ratios, lengths, safe zones, captions, etc.)
Work from creative briefs and across multiple partner brand guidelines
Experience with motion graphics or light animation is a plus
What We’re Looking For
Commitment to social justice
2+ years experience with professional video editing software and motion graphics for social media video optimization
Technical expertise in industry‑standard video editing software and familiarity with current video trends and best practices for social media
Strong portfolio showcasing variety in video editing styles, motion graphics capabilities, and social media content
Creative problem‑solving skills: Think creatively and find innovative solutions to visual storytelling challenges
Excellent communication skills for understanding project requirements and collaborating with team members
Self‑motivated and deadline‑driven: Skilled in working independently, managing time effectively, and meeting deadlines consistently
Compensation This is a 3‑month freelance opportunity with the potential to extend. The compensation range is $40 - $55 per hour, depending on experience. The number of hours per week will vary; we estimate roughly between 10 to 20 hours per week.
Apply To apply, please upload your resume, share a link to your portfolio, and tell us more about your experience on the application page of our website.
Accelerate Change is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that people of color, people from working‑class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQIA+ people must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
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Organization: Accelerate Change
Reports to: Senior Content Production & Experimentation Manager, Micah Evangelista
Location: This is a remote, freelance opportunity for an individual based anywhere in the US.
About Accelerate Change Founded in 2012, Accelerate Change is a nonprofit (c3/c4) digital media lab. We work to increase civic engagement with BIPOC and low‑income communities through digital media. Our programs include:
Scaling emerging cultural media properties
Investing in established cultural media properties
Building influencer networks
Leading a digital media lab
Driving civic engagement campaigns
Learn more about our theory of change, approach, and impact at https://acceleratechange.org/about/
Our team is made up of digital media innovators and operators who bring a mix of tech, business, civic engagement, and media backgrounds. Meet our team and learn more about our culture at https://acceleratechange.org/values-team/
About the Opportunity Accelerate Change is seeking a freelance, short‑form video editor who deeply understands what works on social media platforms. Our ideal candidate is someone with extensive experience creating high‑performing short‑form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, with the ability to scale edits to longer‑form content as needed. You understand what drives engagement on social media, from strong hooks and pacing to trend‑aware, platform‑native storytelling, and bring an experimental, creator‑first mindset to your work. You have a strong eye for visual design and know how to craft edits that feel intentional, engaging, and built for growth.
Key Responsibilities
Edit high‑performing short‑form videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Snapchat, and similar platforms
Craft strong opening hooks that immediately capture attention and improve watch time
Apply platform‑specific best practices (pacing, captions, formatting, storytelling) to maximize reach and retention
Stay current on trends, formats, sounds, and visual styles across social platforms
Experiment with edits, structures, and visual approaches to test what performs best
Design and implement on‑screen text, titles, captions, and visual cues with strong typography and layout instincts
Repurpose and optimize content across multiple platforms while maintaining quality and intent
Collaborate with producers and content leads on ideation, structure, and creative direction for short‑form series
Maintain brand consistency while adapting to platform‑native aesthetics
Format content correctly for each platform (aspect ratios, lengths, safe zones, captions, etc.)
Work from creative briefs and across multiple partner brand guidelines
Experience with motion graphics or light animation is a plus
What We’re Looking For
Commitment to social justice
2+ years experience with professional video editing software and motion graphics for social media video optimization
Technical expertise in industry‑standard video editing software and familiarity with current video trends and best practices for social media
Strong portfolio showcasing variety in video editing styles, motion graphics capabilities, and social media content
Creative problem‑solving skills: Think creatively and find innovative solutions to visual storytelling challenges
Excellent communication skills for understanding project requirements and collaborating with team members
Self‑motivated and deadline‑driven: Skilled in working independently, managing time effectively, and meeting deadlines consistently
Compensation This is a 3‑month freelance opportunity with the potential to extend. The compensation range is $40 - $55 per hour, depending on experience. The number of hours per week will vary; we estimate roughly between 10 to 20 hours per week.
Apply To apply, please upload your resume, share a link to your portfolio, and tell us more about your experience on the application page of our website.
Accelerate Change is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that people of color, people from working‑class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQIA+ people must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
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