Job Description

Contract Social Media Editor

Quick Detaills

Target Deliverable:

8-10 completed videos per week

Position Type:

Contract-Based Editor (High potential for ongoing work)

Duration:

Initial 1-Week Project (with potential for recurring weekly contracts)

Work Location:

Remote

Expected Start Date:

ASAP
We are looking for a creative editor to take our raw catering event footage and transform it into 8-10

exceptionally high-quality, high-engagement short-form clips

per week for social media (Instagram Reels, TikTok). The focus is on quality over pure quantity.

Key Deliverables & Responsibilities (Focus on High-Impact Clips)

The editor will be responsible for reviewing and selecting key moments from raw event footage (approx. 3 hours per event) & also talking heads to create the following final assets:

Produce 8-10

polished, short-form videos (15-60 seconds)

per event, ready for upload, optimized for platform-specific best practices. Focus areas include:

Hero Food Shots:

Dedicated clips showcasing the most visually stunning dishes/plating.

Host Soundbites:

Punchy edits condensing the host's commentary into engaging tips or quick facts.

Atmosphere Reels:

Quick-cut montages of the event vibe and live stations.

Trending Editing Techniques:

Implement

dynamic, captioned text overlays

(easy-to-read, visually appealing style). Sync visuals perfectly to

trending background audio/music

(knowledge of current social trends is essential). Ensure

consistent branding

and utilization of graphic elements.

Visual Quality:

Apply

color grading

to enhance the look of the food, ensuring maximum visual appeal and appetite.

Revision Cycle:

Effectively incorporate feedback/revisions to ensure client satisfaction.
Required Qualifications & Key Skills

Social Media Native Editor:

Up-to-date knowledge of

viral video pacing, hooks, and short-form content trends.

Proven Editing Style:

A portfolio showcasing

vlog-style, host-led social videos

with fast cuts and effective use of on-screen text.

Aesthetic Judgement:

Demonstrated ability to edit

food/culinary footage

to maximize visual appeal.

Technical Proficiency:

Proficient in in software such as Davinci Resolve,

Adobe Premiere Pro

,

After Effects

, with strong command of text and graphic layers.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume & Portfolio or previous works.

and also a brief note on why your editing style is suitable for high-energy catering event content.

Application Question(s):

Please provide a link to your portfolio or

three examples

of short-form social media video you've edited that demonstrate a similar style (host-led, fast cuts, on-screen text) to our client's event videos.
Job Types: Contractual / Temporary, Freelance
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: Up to ?10,400.00 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):

Please provide a link to your portfolio or three examples of short-form social media video you've edited that demonstrate a similar style (host-led, fast cuts, on-screen text) to our client's event videos.
Experience:

* Shorts / Reels Video Editing: 3 years (Preferred)