[Hiring] Short-form Video Editor @Paired

Role Description

We're looking for a creative Short-Form Video Editor to transform long-form podcast recordings into engaging Instagram Reels that capture attention and drive engagement. If you have a strong instinct for storytelling, know how to identify viral moments, and can create polished social-first content, we'd love to hear from you.

• Turn 60-minute podcast recordings into engaging Instagram Reels and short-form videos.
• Identify the strongest 30–60 second moments and craft compelling hooks that capture attention immediately.
• Edit talking-head videos, founder updates, behind-the-scenes content, and business-focused clips.
• Create clean, readable captions with burned-in subtitles optimized for mobile viewing.
• Deliver polished vertical videos that feel native to Instagram.
• Identify standalone clips with high engagement potential from longer recordings.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain a consistent brand voice and visual style.

Qualifications

• Proven experience editing short-form content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts.
• Strong understanding of pacing, storytelling, and audience retention.
• Excellent judgment in selecting compelling moments from long-form content.
• Experience editing founder, business, podcast, or operator-style content.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, Descript, and Adobe After Effects.
• Strong caption design skills with attention to readability and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to work independently while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Able to work in PST business hours.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Work From Home.
• Flexible Hours.