Content Editor
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$24–$56/hr
Actively Hiring
1 openings
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About this Role
From the Micro1 listing
Role Title: Content Editor. Role Type: Contractor. Location: Remote micro1 is looking for an experienced Video Editor to support our internal marketing and content initiatives on a project basis. You'll be responsible for creating engaging, high-performing video content across multiple social media platforms, helping grow the micro1 brand through compelling storytelling and modern editing techniques. This opportunity is focused on professionals with strong portfolios editing content for platforms such as YouTube, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok. The primary focus is on horizontal (16:9) content for YouTube, X, and LinkedIn, while experience with vertical (9:16) content is also valued. We're looking for editors with proven expertise in fast-paced editing, motion graphics, dynamic captions, sound design, and social-first editing techniques that maximize viewer retention and engagement.
Scope of Work
- Edit and enhance video content for micro1's social media channels, with an emphasis on horizontal (16:9) content for YouTube, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn.
- Create compelling hooks, dynamic captions, motion graphics, and engaging visual elements that capture attention and increase watch time.
- Incorporate B-roll, sound effects, transitions, speed ramps, zooms, punch-ins, and text animations where appropriate.
- Optimize pacing, music, and audio to produce polished, high-retention content aligned with current social media trends.
- Deliver high-quality final assets while meeting project deadlines and maintaining brand consistency.
- Collaborate remotely with the marketing team to understand creative direction, iterate on feedback, and execute content that aligns with campaign objectives.
- Maintain organized project files and deliverables throughout the editing process.
Preferred Qualifications
- Portfolio showcasing high-quality editing for YouTube, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and/or short-form platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts.
- Experience as a Social Media Video Editor, Short-form Video Editor, YouTube Video Editor, Reels/TikTok Editor, Content Editor, or Content Creator/Video Editor.
- Previous work with YouTubers, personal brands, coaches, SaaS startups, marketing agencies, B2B companies, or podcasts.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or similar professional editing software. Experience with motion graphics is a strong plus.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interpret creative briefs, incorporate feedback, and work independently in a remote environment.
- Demonstrated ability to produce engaging content using strong hooks, dynamic captions, jump cuts, graphic overlays, text animations, sound design, and other techniques that improve audience retention.
- A strong understanding of current social media trends, platform-specific best practices, and content optimized for engagement.
Requirements
- adobe premiere pro
- final cut pro
- davinci resolve
- motion graphics
- sound design
- social media video editing
- video editing
Why This Role
Geography stops mattering here. This remote Content Editor opportunity pays $40/hr regardless of where you're based, making it a solid entry point into Writing work without needing to relocate.
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