Content Editor
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Master's
Type
Hourly
Actively Hiring
1 openings
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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
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
Key responsibilities
- 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.
Why this role
The Content Editor role at micro1 pays $24-$56 per hour for video editors experienced in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve who create social-first content for platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels and LinkedIn. The work supports micro1's own internal marketing, so brand consistency and interpreting creative briefs matter alongside editing technique. This role suits editors with a strong portfolio in platform-native storytelling rather than long-form broadcast editing.
Talent pool
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Common questions
Can I apply to Micro1 from outside the US or UK?
Yes. Micro1 accepts applicants from most countries worldwide, unlike DataAnnotation or Outlier, both of which cap access to a handful of English-speaking countries. Most roles still require strong written and spoken English.
Does Micro1 monitor your computer while you work?
On many projects, yes, through time-tracking tools that take periodic screenshots to verify active hours. Check the specific project's requirements before accepting if desktop monitoring is a dealbreaker.
What does asynchronous AI training work mean in practice?
No set hours, no check-ins, no meetings. You log in when you want, pick up an available task, complete it, and submit; nobody is waiting on you in real time. That's different from remote employment, where you're expected online during business hours. The tradeoff: you're competing with others for available tasks, so an empty queue means there's simply nothing to do until more work is released.
What does Writing work look like for a Content Editor?
Tasks here are scoped to Writing, not generic labeling. As a Content Editor, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Writing) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Writing background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
adobe premiere pro, final cut pro, davinci resolve, and motion graphics are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
What does the 'openings' count on this listing mean?
It's Micro1's live count of how many candidates it's still trying to place for this specific role, 1 right now, not a countdown on your individual application. A higher number signals more active demand; it doesn't lower the bar for acceptance.
How much does this specific role pay?
The listing doesn't state a rate. The $24–$56/hr shown here is our estimate from the role type and location (see /pay-methodology), so treat it as a rough guide and confirm the actual rate with the platform before committing time.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Micro1's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.
Do I need a Master's to qualify?
This role lists a master's degree as a requirement. In practice, the domain assessment is the real gate. If you can pass it, the degree is usually secondary. However, some platforms verify credentials formally, so list your actual qualifications accurately on your profile.