Elite Talkers is hiring: Video Editor in New York

Role & responsibilities

Edit high-quality Instagram Reels and short-form videos

Edit YouTube long-form videos

Edit video ads and promotional creatives

Convert raw footage into engaging, fast-paced content

Create strong opening hooks and scroll-stopping first few seconds

Use captions, graphics, B-roll, sound effects and transitions effectively

Understand and improve viewer retention and watch time

Repurpose long-form content into Reels/Shorts when required

Follow current Instagram and YouTube editing trends

Research viral content and editing formats within relevant niches

Suggest creative improvements instead of only following instructions

Maintain consistent brand style across content

Manage multiple editing requirements and meet deadlines consistently

Preferred candidate profile

Proven experience editing Instagram Reels

Strong portfolio of previously edited short-form content

Experience editing YouTube long-form content

Experience editing digital/video ads

Good understanding of the Instagram and YouTube content ecosystem

Understanding of hooks, retention, pacing and storytelling

Awareness of current trends, viral formats and platform best practices

Ability to identify why certain videos perform better than others

Strong command of professional video-editing software

Good understanding of subtitles, motion graphics, B-roll, music and sound design

Ability to work independently and deliver consistently

Performance & Social Media Understanding
The ideal candidate should understand that successful editing is not just about making a video look good.

You should understand concepts such as:

Hook

Retention

Watch Time

Engagement

Conversion

You should be able to study successful Reels and YouTube videos, identify patterns that are working, and incorporate relevant trends and editing techniques into our content.

Most Important Requirements
Portfolio is mandatory. We want to see actual Instagram Reels, YouTube videos and/or ads you have edited.

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