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Short-Form Video Editor for YouTube Shorts - Freelance – Urgent Hire
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$20–$30 an hour
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Qualifications
Strong experience editing YouTube Shorts, Reels, or TikToks
Knowledge of captions/subtitles (burned-in, bold, easy-to-read)
Ability to highlight high-energy, emotional, or engaging moments from raw footage
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Benefits
Ongoing monthly work possible for the right candidate
Responsibilities
The right candidate will know how to create high-retention edits that keep viewers watching, looping, and engaging
Edit 15–30 second vertical (9:16) videos from provided event/performance footage
Add dynamic captions, text overlays, and transitions where needed
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Job description
We are seeking a talented short-form video editor (music related) who can quickly turn our existing event footage into engaging YouTube Shorts (and repurposable for Instagram Reels/TikTok).
We already have all the raw footage needed — the focus is on editing. Our target goal is to produce 30–50 high-quality Shorts as a starting library, which will then be repurposed across multiple platforms.
The right candidate will know how to create high-retention edits that keep viewers watching, looping, and engaging. This is a fast-moving project, and we need someone who can deliver quality edits on a quick turnaround.
🔑 Responsibilities
Edit 15–30 second vertical (9:16) videos from provided event/performance footage.
Add dynamic captions, text overlays, and transitions where needed.
Optimize clips for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok (same file usable across platforms).
Deliver watermark-free final videos in MP4 format.
Collaborate with us to maintain a consistent style and branding.
🛠️ Skills Needed
Strong experience editing YouTube Shorts, Reels, or TikToks.
Knowledge of captions/subtitles (burned-in, bold, easy-to-read).
Ability to highlight high-energy, emotional, or engaging moments from raw footage.
Quick turnaround and ability to deliver batches of content weekly.
Familiarity with social media trends in music/entertainment content is a bonus.
📦 Deliverables
Initial project: 30–50 Shorts (15–30 seconds each).
Each video: 9:16 vertical format, with captions and text overlays.
Ongoing monthly work possible for the right candidate.
⚡ Urgency
We need someone who can start immediately. Please include:
Examples of past Shorts/Reels you’ve edited.
Your typical turnaround time.
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Lockheed Martin
Video Editor/Cinematographer
Lockheed Martin • Fort Worth, TX, United States • via JobzMall
$50K–$70K a year
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with project teams to understand project goals and requirements for video content
Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality videos that align with the company's brand and messaging
Utilize technical skills and creative vision to capture and showcase the innovation and cutting-edge technology of Lockheed Martin
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Welcome to Lockheed Martin, where cutting-edge technology and innovation meet to create a better world. We are currently seeking a talented Video Editor/Cinematographer to join our team and help bring our projects to life through captivating and visually stunning videos. As a leader in the aerospace and defense industry, Lockheed Martin is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible and we need a skilled and passionate individual to document and showcase our groundbreaking work. If you have a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of visual storytelling, and a passion for creating high-quality videos, we want you on our team. Join us and be a part of something truly extraordinary.
Collaborate with project teams to understand project goals and requirements for video content.
Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality videos that align with the company's brand and messaging.
Utilize technical skills and creative vision to capture and showcase the innovation and cutting-edge technology of Lockheed Martin.
Ensure all video content is visually appealing, engaging, and tells a compelling story.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and techniques to continuously improve the quality and impact of videos.
Manage and maintain all video equipment and assets.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, communications, and engineering, to ensure video content meets their needs.
Meet project deadlines and manage multiple video projects simultaneously.
Research and implement new technologies and techniques to enhance video production.
Maintain a high level of quality control and attention to detail in all video content produced.
Collaborate with external partners and vendors as needed to assist with video production.
Act as a brand ambassador for Lockheed Martin, representing the company and its values in all video content.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including safety protocols, while on location shoots.
Continuously seek feedback and incorporate it into future video projects to improve overall quality.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
