Social Media Content Creator & Video Editor ✨

We are looking for a creative, energetic Social Media Content Creator & Video Editor who knows how to turn ideas, raw footage, and everyday business moments into engaging social media content. This is a hands-on creative role. We need someone who can create high-quality Instagram Reels, TikToks, and short-form videos with dynamic editing, strong hooks, text overlays, music, transitions, and storytelling that keeps people watching. What You'll Do Create and edit Instagram Reels, TikTok videos, YouTube Shorts, and other short-form content Turn raw footage into polished, engaging videos Add captions, text overlays, transitions, music, sound effects, and graphics Create strong hooks that capture attention within the first few seconds Develop creative concepts and regularly bring new content ideas Manage the social media content calendar and posting schedule Write short, engaging captions Repurpose existing footage into multiple pieces of content Stay on top of social media trends and identify formats we can adapt Maintain a consistent visual style and brand voice Review engagement and content performance to continuously improve results What We're Looking For Proven experience creating Reels, TikToks, and short-form video content Strong video editing skills using CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve , or similar Good understanding of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube Strong sense of storytelling, pacing, visual composition, and audience retention Ability to take a basic idea or raw footage and turn it into engaging content Creative and proactive — you bring ideas rather than waiting for detailed instructions Good English communication skills Reliable and comfortable working remotely Ability to manage deadlines and multiple pieces of content simultaneously Portfolio Required Please submit 3–5 examples of short-form videos/Reels you personally created or edited . We are particularly interested in candidates who can create content similar in quality and style to this: View our example Reel: here Please explain what you personally handled for each example — concept, filming, editing, graphics, captions, posting, etc. Selection Process Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a paid video editing test using the same raw footage and creative brief. The test will help us evaluate your: Creativity and storytelling First 3-second hook Editing and pacing Captions and visual elements Music and sound selection Ability to follow a creative reference while bringing your own ideas Compensation $1,500–$2,000 USD per month , depending on your experience, portfolio, and demonstrated video/content creation skills. This is a full-time remote contractor opportunity . Originally posted on Himalayas Employment type: Contractor Seniority: Mid-level Categories: Social-Media-Content-Creator, Video-Editor, Short-Form-Video-Creator, Social-Media-Video-Editor, Content-Creator, Social-Content-Creator, Social-Media-Content-Producer, Social-Media-Video-Producer, Social-Media-Video-Creator, Social-Content-Producer, Social-Video-Producer, Social-Media-Videographer, Social-Media-Content-Editor Job functions: Content Creator Timezone restrictions: -11, -10, -9.5, -9, -8, -7, -6, -5, -4, -3.5, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 5.75, 6, 6.5, 7, 8, 8.75, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 12, 12.75, 13, 14 Compensation: USD 1,500–2,000 per monthly