Video Editor at Saltshine Creative

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.
Freelance Video Editor Job Posting Who We Are Saltshine Creative is a Hawaii-based creative agency focused on elevating brands both locally and globally. Our mission is to bring balance and sustainability to the lives of entrepreneurs, brand leaders, and creatives through thoughtful strategy, vision, and creativity. We specialize in social media management, content creation, and brand elevation for clients across the hospitality, restaurant, jewelry, consumer packaged goods, and medical industries.
Position Overview We are seeking a talented freelance Video Editor to collaborate with our creative team on social media Reels and short-form videos. We will provide the footage, creative direction, and client brand guidelines, while the editor will bring each concept to life through thoughtful editing, text overlays, music, and sound design. This is an independent contractor role with consistent monthly projects and the potential for additional work as Saltshine Creative and our client roster continue to grow. Applicants must currently live in Hawaii. The ideal candidate has a strong creative eye, understands social media trends, and can adapt their editing style to complement each client’s unique brand and aesthetic.
Key Responsibilities Edit short-form videos and Reels using footage provided by Saltshine Creative
Add on-screen text, transitions, music, sound effects, and intentional sound design
Create engaging, polished edits optimized for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
Adapt editing styles to suit clients across hospitality, restaurant, jewelry, CPG, and medical industries
Stay current on social media trends, editing techniques, audio trends, and platform best practices
Follow creative briefs, brand guidelines, and feedback accurately
Organize project files and maintain a clear, efficient editing workflow
Complete revisions promptly and incorporate feedback with a collaborative attitude
Manage multiple client projects while consistently meeting deadlines
Communicate clearly and professionally with the Saltshine Creative team
Respond to emails, messages, and project updates in a timely manner
Proactively communicate any questions, delays, or challenges that may affect a deadline
Maintain client confidentiality and handle all footage and creative assets responsibly
Skills and Qualifications Proven experience editing social media Reels, TikToks, or other short-form video content
A strong portfolio demonstrating creative, trend-forward video editing
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or comparable editing software
Strong understanding of pacing, storytelling, text placement, music selection, and sound design
Excellent attention to detail and visual consistency
Ability to learn and adapt to a variety of client brands and aesthetics
Strong time-management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently, follow direction, and manage multiple deadlines
Clear, reliable, and professional communication
Receptive to feedback and comfortable completing revisions
Must currently reside in Hawaii
Experience working with an agency, managing multiple brands, or editing content for hospitality, lifestyle, beauty, wellness, food, or product-based businesses is a plus.
Employment Type Freelance independent contractor
Recurring monthly projects
Remote, Hawaii-based
Potential for additional work as the agency grows
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits: Flexible schedule
Experience: Video editing: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute: Honolulu, HI 96815 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Honolulu, HI 96815

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