Short-Form Video Editor

Scale Army

Role Overview

The Short-Form Video Editor will be responsible for transforming live event footage and long-form content into engaging, high-performing short-form videos for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. This role requires a strong understanding of current U.S. news and trends, combined with the ability to identify compelling moments and execute fast-paced, high-quality edits optimized for reach, engagement, and virality.

Key Responsibilities

Short-Form Video Editing

• Edit live event footage into engaging short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
• Use fast-paced editing techniques (hooks, captions, jump cuts) to maximize retention and engagement
• Optimize videos for performance across social platforms
• Identify and extract compelling moments from long-form content (podcasts, interviews, live events) and turn them into engaging short-form clips

News & Trend Awareness

• Stay up to date with U.S. news and current events
• Identify timely moments and topics that can be turned into engaging content
• Ensure content is relevant, timely, and aligned with ongoing conversations

Collaboration

• Work closely with another editor and the content team
• Take feedback quickly and iterate efficiently
• Contribute to a fast-paced, high-output content workflow

AI Tools (Nice to Have)

• Use AI tools to assist with clip generation, captions, or optimization

Qualifications

Experience

• 2+ years of video editing experience, with a strong focus on short-form content
• Proven experience editing short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and/or YouTube Shorts
• Experience editing news, media, or commentary-style content (nice to have)

Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (After Effects is a plus)
• Strong understanding of what makes short-form content engaging and high-performing
• Ability to work quickly and handle a high volume of edits
• Ability to deliver edits with quick turnaround times in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Creative eye for pacing, storytelling, and hooks
• Ability to take minimal direction and deliver strong output
• Familiarity with AI editing tools (nice to have)

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent delivery of engaging, high-quality short-form videos
• Strong performance metrics (watch time, engagement, shares)
• Fast turnaround with minimal revisions
• Ability to turn news moments into compelling content quickly

Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced team producing high-impact content tied to current events. You will play a key role in scaling short-form output, sharpening your ability to create viral content, and collaborating closely with a team focused on speed, creativity, and audience engagement.