[Hiring] Video Editor @Paired

Role Description

We are seeking a strong-output, full-time video editor to join our growing content team as we scale a brand centered on entrepreneurship, cinema makeup artistry, and real estate documentary content. This is a fast-paced, production-driven role that requires speed, precision, and a quality editorial instinct for storytelling—not just basic cutting.

• Download and upload high-resolution (4K) footage from cloud platforms (Google Drive, WeTransfer, Frame.io, etc.)
• Edit short-form content (30 seconds – 3 minutes) optimized for maximum social media engagement and algorithmic performance
• Edit long-form content (5–30 minutes) including interviews, behind-the-scenes features, and event recaps
• Work with multi-camera timelines (2–4 cameras) and sync footage accurately across all angles
• Select and assemble the strongest clips, reactions, and supporting visuals to match the intended narrative and talking points
• Create compelling pacing, strategic cuts, and intentional structure to maximize viewer retention from first frame to last
• Generate and edit captions for accuracy, readability, and platform-specific formatting
• Balance and clean audio; apply noise reduction and add copyright-free music where appropriate
• Deliver final exports in H.265 or ProRes formats per project specifications
• Maintain organized project files, naming conventions, and folder structures for all deliverables

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Pro
• Proven experience editing multi-camera footage with accurate synchronization
• Deep understanding of storytelling, pacing, and audience engagement across short- and long-form formats
• Ability to color correct LOG footage, including: Apple Log (iPhone), Sony S-Log3, DJI D-Log M
• Experience with color grading and matching footage consistency across multiple cameras and lighting environments
• Strong English comprehension for captions, dialogue editing, and narrative structure
• Solid understanding of audio leveling, mixing, and noise reduction
• Ability to organize and manage large video file libraries efficiently
• Demonstrated experience editing for social media platforms (Instagram Reels, YouTube, YouTube Shorts, TikTok)
• Must be willing to work with a 3–4 hour overlap with US business hours.

Requirements

• Bonus to have:
• Basic motion graphics capability (titles, lower thirds, transitions, callouts)
• Experience with documentary-style narrative editing
• Understanding of real estate or entrepreneurial content verticals
• Prior experience collaborating with content teams, creators, or creative directors

Benefits

• Competitive salary in USD
• Work From Home