Now Hiring: Reels Editor

REMOTE, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, PROJECT-BASED

The Ness Brand Studio is looking for a creative, detail-oriented Reels Editor to support our client work on a project-by-project basis. This role is ideal for someone who understands short-form video, has a strong visual eye and can turn raw footage into polished, engaging, on-brand content.

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR YOU IF:

  • You are East Coast-based (Must be EST or available during EST time zone)

  • You are a self-starter, enjoy being creative and are a strong writer (good spelling and grammar are a must!) with effective communication skills and critical-thinking abilities

  • You have excellent time and project management and/ or organizational skills and can respond to emails within a 24 hour period (48-72 hours after weekends or major holidays) and are responsive and able to meet agreed-upon project deadlines

  • You have experience editing short-form video, specifically Instagram Reels and/or TikTok content and a strong understanding of pacing, hooks, storytelling, music, text overlays, what makes content engaging and understand that effective branded content doesn’t always need to rely on trending sounds, transitions or overly produced editing

  • You have a strong visual eye and appreciate elevated, lifestyle-focused branding, you can take creative direction and execute it while also making thoughtful creative decisions independently

  • You are comfortable working independently, communicating virtually and white-labeling work (some projects may be authorized for portfolio use on a case-by-case basis)

BONUS POINTS IF:

  • You have experience editing content for beauty, wellness, fitness, hospitality, food & beverage, fashion, travel or lifestyle brands

  • You have experience creating content that feels organic and native to Instagram and/ or TikTok

  • You are familiar with CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Canva and/or similar editing platforms

  • You have an understanding of current social media trends, formats and best practices

  • You have experience working from creative briefs, shot lists, mood boards and brand guidelines and have an interest in brand strategy, content strategy and social media

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

  • Editing raw client footage into polished, engaging Instagram Reels

  • Selecting the strongest clips, hooks and moments from provided footage

  • Creating text overlays, captions, transitions and other visual elements as needed

  • Editing content to music, voiceover and/or natural sound

  • Following creative direction, brand guidelines and established visual identities

  • Making creative recommendations when appropriate based on the footage and intended purpose of the Reel

  • Creating revisions based on feedback or offering direction, when needed

  • Delivering final edits in the appropriate dimensions and formats for social media

  • Managing and organizing project files and assets

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Previous experience editing short-form social video with a strong attention to detail

  • Portfolio or examples of Reels/video content you have edited

  • Your own computer and reliable internet connection with access to professional video editing software

  • Ability to communicate regularly, meet project deadlines and work independently and manage project-based assignments

  • A high level of professionalism, organization and discretion

This is a contractor role with The Ness Brand Studio and is not a guaranteed set-hours position. Projects will vary based on client needs, and compensation will be determined by project scope and experience.