Short-Form Content Editor
Salary
£15 per hour
Hours
Approx. 5–10 hours per week, flexible depending on content schedule.
Location
Online
Closing Date
01 June 2026
Position Type
Freelance
Advert expires on
01 June 2026
Main Duties
- Edit short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
- Cut and assemble performance clips, cover videos, and behind-the-scenes content
- Add captions, subtitles, and text hooks optimised for social media engagement
- Perform basic colour grading and sound balancing
- Create fast-paced, attention-grabbing edits that retain viewer attention
- Help identify the strongest 5–30 second moments from longer performance footage
- Format videos correctly for vertical (9:16) platforms
- Assist with content scheduling and posting
- Maintain organised file management for video assets
- Collaborate creatively on ways to make content more engaging or viral
Please send:
• examples of edits
• your Instagram / TikTok
• your rate
Based in London preferred.
Skills and Experience Required
- Strong editing ability using Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or CapCut
- Understanding of short-form content trends on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube
- Ability to create clean captions and engaging on-screen text
- Basic colour correction and audio balancing
- Strong sense of timing, pacing, and storytelling
- Ability to work quickly and independently
- Interest in music, live performance, and artist content
- Good organisational skills for managing multiple video files
- A creative eye for visual aesthetics and audience engagement
Bonus (but not essential)
- Experience editing music or performance content
- Understanding of social media algorithms and engagement tactics
- Ability to create thumbnails, cover frames, or simple graphics
- Experience with After Effects or motion graphics
Disability Confident Employer
We can confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1-3) who can welcome a wide-range of disabled applicants within our level of training.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.