[Hiring] Video Editor & Social Media Content Designer @Virtual Colleague Philippines

Role Description

This is a remote position.

The Short-Form Video Editor & Social Media Content Designer will primarily support the client with the editing and design side of social media production. The client and her team will provide the necessary raw materials, creative direction, client context, branding assets, and other resources. The VA will be responsible for turning those materials into polished, on-brand content. This is a production-focused role rather than a social media strategy or posting role.

The VA will work directly with Kelly, who will provide direction, review finished work, and approve content before it is published.

Primary Responsibilities

• Short-Form Video Editing — PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
  • Editing raw client-provided video footage into engaging short-form content
  • Creating approximately up to 4 finished videos per week, depending on workload and complexity
  • Cutting unnecessary footage, pauses, "ums," "ahs," and repetitive sections
  • Identifying the strongest portions of longer recordings
  • Creating concise and engaging clips from longer-form footage
  • Adding captions/subtitles
  • Adding appropriate background music
  • Syncing music and visuals appropriately
  • Adding transitions and other appropriate visual elements
  • Creating attention-grabbing openings/hooks when appropriate
  • Incorporating client branding
  • Adding logos, outros, CTAs, and other branded assets provided by the client
  • Formatting videos appropriately for social media
  • Creating recap/highlight videos from events
  • Turning client-provided photos and videos into polished social media content
  • Repurposing existing footage into multiple pieces of content
  • Maintaining consistency across a client's social media content
  • Examples of projects may include:
    • Instagram Reels
    • Event recap videos
    • Customer/event highlight videos
    • Behind-the-scenes content
    • Talking-head videos
    • Promotional videos
    • Business introduction videos
    • Client testimonials
    • Short educational clips
    • Branded social media videos
• Client-Specific Video Style
  • Ability to adapt editing style to different clients and industries
  • Examples of styles may include:
    • A real estate client may have a polished, professional style
    • A Latino/Hispanic client may use more upbeat or culturally appropriate music
    • A healthcare/chiropractic client may require a clean and professional aesthetic
    • An event client may require something more energetic and dynamic
  • Guidance regarding each client's:
    • Brand personality
    • Preferred music
    • Visual style
    • Branding
    • Tone
    • Existing social media presence
    • Appropriate editing approach
• Social Media Content Design
  • Assist with the design side of social media content, including:
    • Social media graphics
    • Event graphics
    • Promotional graphics
    • Event recap graphics
    • Social media posts
    • Basic branded layouts
    • Visual assets for campaigns
    • Simple promotional materials
  • Strong Canva skills are therefore highly preferred.
• Event & Promotional Design
  • Occasionally assist with event-related creative projects, such as:
    • Event flyers
    • Promotional graphics
    • Event social media assets
    • T-shirt designs
    • Marketing collateral
    • Promotional materials
    • Event recap content
• Long-Form Video Editing — SECONDARY / OCCASIONAL
  • Occasionally assist with longer video projects, such as an About Us video.
  • Responsibilities may include:
    • Reviewing long-form footage
    • Identifying the strongest sections
    • Removing unnecessary dialogue
    • Removing filler words and pauses
    • Selecting the best narrative
    • Condensing extensive footage into short videos
    • Creating polished business/brand videos
    • Adding music, captions, branding, and transitions
• Logo & Graphic Design — SECONDARY OPPORTUNITY
  • Occasional need for a strong graphic/logo designer, with projects occurring approximately:
    • Once per month, or
    • Once every one to two months
  • Potential responsibilities include:
    • Logo concepts
    • Multiple logo variations
    • Brand marks
    • Event branding
    • Promotional designs
    • Flyers
    • T-shirt designs
    • Other branded collateral

Qualifications

• Highly skilled in short-form video editing
• Experienced creating Instagram Reels
• Highly proficient in Canva
• Creative and visually oriented
• Able to understand different brand personalities
• Able to select appropriate music
• Experienced with captions/subtitles
• Detail-oriented
• Fast and efficient
• Able to work independently
• Comfortable receiving creative direction
• Able to make revisions without excessive back-and-forth
• Organized with multiple client projects
• Comfortable working across different industries
• Able to meet deadlines
• Proactive and resourceful
• Comfortable using AI tools
• Able to communicate clearly in English

Requirements

• Canva — REQUIRED/PREFERRED
• Strongly Preferred:
  • CapCut
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Experience with other professional video-editing and graphic-design platforms
• AI Skills:
  • Experience with tools such as:
    • ChatGPT
    • Claude
    • Gemini
    • AI-assisted video editing
    • AI-assisted content creation
    • AI design tools

Communication & Collaboration

• The VA will primarily communicate with Kelly, rather than directly with Nalo Seed's clients.
• Kelly will:
  • Provide raw footage and assets
  • Explain the client's personality/style
  • Provide branding materials
  • Give creative direction
  • Review completed work
  • Provide feedback
  • Approve content before publication
• The VA should therefore be comfortable receiving feedback and making revisions efficiently.

Working Hours & Availability

• Initial commitment: 10 hours per week
• Time Zone: Texas, USA
• Preferred approximately 1–2 hours of daily overlap for communication, feedback, and project coordination.
• The remainder of the VA's hours can be flexible.

Must-Have Skills

• Short-form video editing
• Instagram Reels
• Canva
• Caption/subtitle editing
• Music selection and synchronization
• Strong visual/design sense
• Ability to follow different client brand styles
• Ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to turn raw footage into polished content

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Logo design
• Branding
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• Premiere Pro
• CapCut
• After Effects
• AI tools
• Long-form video editing
• Event graphic design
• Social media design
• Motion graphics

Portfolio Requirements

• Portfolio is extremely important for this role. Candidates should provide examples of:
  • Required:
    • Instagram Reels
    • Short-form videos
    • Talking-head videos
    • Social media content
    • Event/recap videos
  • Preferred:
    • Branded videos
    • Multiple client styles
    • Before/after examples
    • Logo designs
    • Social media graphics
• Kelly specifically wants to evaluate the quality and creativity of the actual work, so candidates with strong portfolios should be prioritized.