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Freelance Video Editor (Remote)

Forbes Advisor · Wilmington, DE, USA ·

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At Forbes Advisor, our mission is to help readers turn their aspirations into reality. We arm people with trusted advice and guidance so they can make informed decisions they feel confident in and get back to doing the things they care about most.We are an experienced team of industry experts dedicated to helping readers make smart decisions and choose the right products with ease. Forbes Advisor boasts decades of experience across dozens of geographies and teams, including Content, SEO, Business Intelligence, Finance, HR, Marketing, Production, Technology and Sales. The team brings rich industry knowledge to Forbes Advisor's global coverage of consumer credit, debt, health, home improvement, banking, investing, credit cards, small business, education, insurance, loans, real estate and travel.About the RoleWe produce high-volume short‑form social content on Meta, focused on fast‑moving, performance‑oriented creative. We're looking for someone who understands how to create platform‑native content with strong pacing, hooks, retention, and storytelling instincts for social‑first environments. This role suits someone who is comfortable working in a collaborative, iterative workflow where creative is regularly tested and refined. We value consistency, responsiveness, and creative judgment over overly polished brand‑style editing. Initially, we expect this role to up to 4 days per week, though this may flex depending on workflow and fit as we establish processes together. You will be working directly with the Head of Creative Strategy and a team of Creative Strategists.Start Date: ASAP (ideally before end of June). Contract Structure: Ongoing freelance / retainer arrangement. Location: UK‑ or US‑based preferred. Working Hours: UK: 9am–5pm; US: 8am–4pm (local time).Expected OutputOur current production cadence is approximately:4 batches of content per weekEach batch contains roughly 5 short‑form editsMost edits are approximately 30 seconds in lengthOutput expectations are flexible initially while workflows and creative processes are established. We care more about consistency, collaboration, and the ability to iterate quickly than rigid edit quotas.Required Experience5+ years of professional video editingStrong experience editing for Meta (Facebook / Instagram), TikTok, and other short‑form social platformsStrong understanding of hooks and retention, platform‑native pacing, captions/subtitles, and social‑first storytellingExperience working with performance marketing or direct‑response creative is a plusTools & WorkflowRequired:Nice to have:Experience with AI‑assisted creative workflowsFamiliarity with ElevenLabs, Veo 3, and experience generating AI video assetsComfort experimenting with emerging AI creative tools and workflowsWe'll provide access to relevant AI video generation tools where needed.Engagement StructureFreelance / contractor basisOngoing retainer arrangementFlexible working setupPotential pathway to a permanent in‑house role over timeTo ApplyPlease send:Portfolio or examples of relevant short‑form workExamples of Meta/TikTok creative you've editedA short summary of your experience with social‑first editingYour availability (days/week)Your preferred rate structureForbes Advisor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.#J-18808-Ljbffr