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HireLATAM is hiring: Remote Video Editor in New York

HireLATAM · New York, NY, USA · Remote ·

Job type:
Contract

HireLatam is a premier recruitment agency that places top Latin American talent in independent contractor roles in US companies. With a proven track record and a commitment to excellence, we're your trusted partner in the pursuit of career success. Our extensive network, personalized approach, and supportive guidance ensure that you're in the best hands to find your next job opportunity.

Job Title: Remote Video Editor (

100% Work From Home)

Location:

Remote from Latin America

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary : $3,000+ USD/month (commensurate with experience, technical mastery, and performance results)

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, aligned with US Central Time / CST business hours.

Our Client

Our Client is a multi-faceted hospitality and revenue management enterprise operating two core brand pillars: a high-performance revenue management service overseeing $60M+ in revenue across 1,400+ short-term rental (STR) listings, and a collection of boutique, design-forward natural cabin retreats starting in Idyllwild, California. Driven by a high-performance, growth-oriented culture, our client combines data-driven business strategy with high-end lifestyle storytelling, managing content across the main hospitality brand, the enterprise consulting brand, and executive leadership channels.

Job Overview

Our Client is seeking a creative, results-driven Video Editor to serve as the primary video content powerhouse across the entire brand ecosystem. Managing end-to-end post-production, this professional will transform raw footage into high-engagement long-form podcasts, educational modules, and platform-optimized short-form videos across YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok, driving audience growth and brand authority across B2B, B2C, and executive media channels.

Key Responsibilities

Long-Form & Educational Video Production

Edits and produces high-volume long-form podcast episodes for major YouTube channels (e.g., Get Paid for Your Pad, reaching 1M+ listeners).
Edits educational course content, training webinars, and lead-generation video assets for B2B short-term rental operators.
Produces ~10-minute feature YouTube videos focusing on hospitality revenue management, real estate scaling, and brand expansion.
Multi-Brand Short-Form Content Creation

Creates platform-optimized short-form content (15-60 seconds) across three distinct brand accounts:
Hospitality (B2C):

Visual, travel-driven Reels/TikToks highlighting design-forward cabins, nature experiences, and lifestyle concepts for consumer channels.
Consulting (B2B):

Educational LinkedIn and YouTube Shorts content tailored for $1M+ annual STR operators.
Executive Brand:

Behind-the-scenes founder storytelling, leadership insights, and real estate development content for executive social channels.

Incorporates dynamic captions, motion graphics, strategic B-roll selection, color grading, sound design, and custom transitions to maximize retention and virality.
Post-Production Workflow & Asset Management

Manages the complete post-production workflow, including color correction, audio mixing, aspect ratio formatting, and thumbnail asset alignment.
Builds and maintains a structured central media library containing raw b-roll, audio tracks, graphic templates, and brand assets.
Analyzes platform performance metrics to continuously iterate editing styles, pacing, and visual hooks based on current social media trends.
Qualifications, Skills, and Key Competencies

Required Qualifications

Proven Portfolio of Viral/High-Reach Content:

Demonstrated track record creating short-form and long-form video content with high engagement and reach across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Editing Suite Mastery:

Advanced expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and industry-standard post-production plugins.
Visual Storytelling & Narrative Flow:

Exceptional capability to structure raw narrative takes into clear, compelling, and retention-focused video stories.
Platform-Specific Optimization:

Deep understanding of platform nuances (aspect ratios, safe zones, caption placement, pacing, sound trends) for YouTube Shorts, Reels, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
Self-Directed Execution & Speed:

High-performance work ethic capable of managing tight turnaround times, high content volume, and post-production calendars independently.
Schedule Alignment:

Full-time availability to work standard US Central Time (CST) business hours with immediate team responsiveness.
Remote Infrastructure:

Dedicated home workstation equipped with high-performance video editing hardware, fast rendering capabilities, professional audio monitoring, and ultra-high-speed internet.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to have):

Prior experience editing content within the travel, boutique hospitality, real estate, or high-growth entrepreneurship sectors.
Strong familiarity with executive personal brand storytelling and B2B LinkedIn video strategy.
Benefits

Competitive Compensation:

Base starting at $3,000+ USD/month based on experience and portfolio capability.
Long-Term Growth Path:

Clear career advancement opportunities into senior content strategy and media production leadership.
Extended Company Benefits:

Access to small-company benefit programs available after 12 months of tenure.
High-Performance Culture:

Work alongside high-achieving entrepreneurs and media strategists in a dynamic, fast-scaling business environment.
100% Remote Infrastructure:

Manage full-scale multi-brand video production remotely from anywhere in Latin America.

Application Disclaimer: Please Read Before Proceeding

To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, all applications must meet the mandatory requirements listed in the job description.

Video Recording is REQUIRED
Your application

CANNOT

be considered without a voice or video recording. It must be at least 30 seconds long and in

English . Submissions in any other language or missing a recording will be

automatically disqualified .

Mandatory Knockout Questions
Each application includes

knockout questions

designed to verify minimum qualifications required by the client. If you answer

"NO"

to any of these, you will be

immediately disqualified

from the hiring process for not having the experience requested for the role. Please note that the citizenship question is also a knockout if you answer "YES" as we are only able to hire Latin American talent based in Latin America.

Apply Wisely
To maintain fairness, please apply to

no more than three jobs

and only if you

fully meet the listed qualifications . Applying to roles you don't qualify for will not improve your chances and may affect future applications.

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We appreciate your interest and look forward to reviewing your application!