[Hiring] Short Form Video Editor & Content Creator @Trolley

Role Description

We're looking for a social-native video editor who understands how content actually performs on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. This is not a traditional editing role. The ideal candidate lives on social media, understands platform culture intuitively, and can independently identify the strongest moments from long-form content without needing clip-by-clip direction.

You should know how to create edits that feel native to the feed — with strong hooks, pacing, captions, sounds, transitions, and storytelling designed specifically for short-form attention spans. The right person moves quickly, stays ahead of trends, exercises strong editorial judgment, and consistently delivers high-performing content at volume.

What You'll Own

• Edit TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts with platform-native pacing and style
• Review long-form source material and independently identify strong editorial and viral moments
• Add captions, music, hooks, text overlays, sound effects, and transitions aligned with current platform trends
• Repurpose and remix existing content into multiple short-form formats
• Deliver 10–12 high-quality clips per week while managing multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Produce same-day mobile edits for time-sensitive content when required
• Use AI-assisted editing tools to accelerate workflow without compromising quality
• Propose edit concepts, trends, and content formats aligned with brand strategy and social culture

Workflow & Collaboration

• Receive content direction from the Marketing Coordinator and visual direction from Andrea
• Submit edits through Frame.io for internal and client review
• Apply feedback quickly and iterate efficiently
• Collaborate with the broader creative and production team to maintain delivery timelines
• Share ongoing trend insights, platform learnings, and editing observations with the team

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience editing short-form social content for TikTok, Reels, or Shorts
• Deep understanding of TikTok culture, trends, creator formats, and platform-native editing logic
• Strong independent editorial judgment — able to identify compelling moments without heavy direction
• Experience editing founder-led, personal brand, or thought-leadership content
• Proficiency in CapCut, Premiere Pro, or equivalent editing tools
• Ability to operate quickly while maintaining strong creative quality
• Familiarity with AI-powered editing workflows and automation tools
• Spanish fluency is a plus

Who Thrives Here

• This role is best suited for someone who lives online and understands internet culture intuitively
• Thinks like both an editor and a content strategist
• Moves quickly without sacrificing quality
• Takes initiative instead of waiting for detailed instructions
• Constantly studies trends, creators, hooks, and platform behavior
• Enjoys fast-paced, high-volume creative environments

Benefits

• Fully remote work
• Flexible schedule and time off
• Access to leading AI tools
• Direct collaboration with leadership
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• High-trust, fast-moving team culture