TikTok and Instagram Reels Video Editor

Location: Remote
Type: Contractor (Part-Time, ~20h/week, with potential to scale)
Reports To: Project Manager & Production Lead

We are only reviewing candidates who submit their application through this link https://forms.clickup.com/9017085020/f/8cqbk2w-43077/T9HP24VU0TWCA248NC
Who Were Looking For

Were looking for a social-first video editor who truly lives in the world of TikTok, Gen Z culture, global creators, and modern internet aesthetics. Someone who understands what makes an edit feel Instagram-2023 versus TikTok-2025and knows how to create the latter.

You should have strong taste, a clear point of view, and an eye for whats culturally relevant right now. If you understand, like and follow content creators like Steven Bartlett, Alex Hormozi, MrBeast, Jay Shetty, eugbrandstrat, madison.utendahl, Codie Sanchez, Scott Galloway and Sophia Amoruso and are up to date with content and brands shaping todays online landscape and vibe live Dua Lipa, Rosalía,Charli XCX youre in the right place.

Were looking for someone who is curious, plugged into global references, creatively confident, and able to bring artistic energy to project. You must be able to pitch and execute ideas that match each clients tone and goals while staying aligned with whats trending across platforms. We're looking for someone who thinks beyond the edit - someone who brings fresh ideas, adapts quickly, and understands what makes content perform.

Key Responsibilities

Short-Form Video Editing

• Edit high-impact videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Work with raw footage, podcasts, screenshots and b-roll, adapting them to platform trends.
• Repurpose long-form content (podcasts, interviews, events) into native short-form clips.
• Build edits that feel fast, modern, dynamic, and emotionally engaging.
• Add music, captions, animations, and effects aligned with trends and brand guidelines.
• Format all videos for vertical (9:16) mobile-first viewing.
• Create highly visual, scroll-stopping edits.

Trend-Driven Content Ideation & Repurposing

• Understand why something is trending, not just replicate it.
• Stay up to date with trends, memes, editing styles, and TikTok-native templates.
• Propose new ideas, remix formats, hooks, and creative concepts.
• Transform long-form content into fresh bite-sized stories.
• Source audio, overlays, and creative elements that elevate clips.
• Collaborate with the producer, designers, and social creators to turn ideas into high-performing content.

Creative Judgment & Brand Alignment

• Understand and interpret the tone, voice, and positioning of each client.
• Edit in a way that enhances speaker delivery, emotional beats, and narrative arcs.
• Identify standout moments and recommend the best application (Reel, Meme, Remix, etc.).
• Ensure edits remain on-brand and in sync with creative direction.

Workflow & Delivery

• Deliver final video files via Frame.io and maintain tasks in ClickUp.
• Ensure all exports are named and formatted correctly.
• Implement feedback quickly and clearly.
• Collaborate with other editors and creative team members to meet weekly delivery goals.

Founder Mode & AI-Immersed Editing

• Leverage AI tools to streamline workflows, speed up editing, and enhance creative output (e.g., auto-captioning, trend analysis, cut detection).
• Act with ownership and initiative, propose edits, pitch ideas, and make strategic decisions without waiting for direction.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with producers, designers, and strategists to align on creative goals and improve content performance.
• Contribute trend insights, editing innovations, and platform learnings to the broader creative team.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Weekly delivery of 10-12 high-quality video clips.
• Proactive contribution of content ideas based on current trends.
• Timely turnaround of edits and feedback.
• Content that maintain brand voice and perform well in platform metrics (engagement, shares, retention).

What You Bring

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years editing short-form video (TikTok/Reels/Shorts).
• Deep fluency in TikTok culture, trends, and platform language.
• Strong creative taste and storytelling instincts.
• Ability to defend creative choices and articulate reasoning.
• Boldness to experiment, innovate, and break formats.
• Strong understanding of hooks, pacing, subtitles, transitions, and retention tools.
• Comfortable taking direct feedback and iterating quickly.
• Ability to manage multiple edits and deadlines independently.
• Strong communication skills in English.

We Are NOT Looking For

• Editors stuck in past Instagram aesthetics.
• People who don't follow global creators.
• Anyone unfamiliar with core cultural references (Steven Bartlett, Alex Hormozi, eugbrandstrat, Codie Sanchez, Scott Galloway, Sophia Amoruso, Dua Lipa, Rosalía,Charli XCX).
• Anyone lacking taste, curiosity, or cultural literacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience editing for digital creators, thought leaders, or social media brands.
• Background working with podcasts and transforming long-form content into short clips.
• Knowledge of meme culture and remix trends.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.

Why This Role Is Important

You'll shape the digital identity of global founders, brands, and a global creative ecosystem. Your work will be seen across platforms, countries, and audiences. The right editor will travel, grow, and become part of a global creative network. This role is for someone who wants to build culture, not follow it.

Main Areas of Focus

• Social-first short video editing: TikTok, Reels, Shorts.
• Motion graphics, text overlays, and meme-style visuals.
• Repurposing podcasts, events, and meeting clips into scroll-stopping edits.
• Collaborating with editors and content leads on weekly content calendars.

What to Expect: Our Application Process

We respect your time and aim for clarity. Heres how it works:

1. Apply through ClickUp
2. Complete a short assignment via TestGorilla
3. Interview with Recruitment & Ops Coordinator
4. Second interview or role assessment
5. Final interview with Founder & CEO
6. Welcome to Trolley!

Steps may vary slightly depending on the role well guide you through it! Submit your application here https://forms.clickup.com/9017085020/f/8cqbk2w-43077/T9HP24VU0TWCA248NC

Note: We are not considering applications from agencies or recruiters at this time. Only individual candidates who complete the form, will be reviewed.

About Us

Who We AreTrolley is a fast-growing creative operations company delivering high-impact digital and marketing solutions. We collaborate with high-profile clients to strategize, produce, and optimize compelling content that drives engagement, brand visibility, and business growth. Our creative team functions as a fully integrated power-house, combining strategy, design, production, and performance analysis to deliver world-class results.

AI Mindset & Continuous InnovationOur team works with an AI-first mindset, and we look for people who are genuinely excited about using technology to make their work faster, smarter, and more creative. Everyone at Trolley integrates AI into their daily work, and we expect new team members to contribute to this culture of curiosity, experimentation, and continuous improvement. AI evolves every day. New tools and capabilities are constantly emerging, and as a team, were learning in real time, testing, exploring, and figuring out what actually moves our work forward. This requires people who are naturally curious, who enjoy experimenting, and who aren't afraid to try new approaches to improve how we operate. We value people who:

• Use AI to support research, organization, content development, and problem-solving
• Stay open to learning new tools and proactively share discoveries with the team
• Look for ways to simplify workflows and increase efficiency without sacrificing quality
• Use AI thoughtfully, keeping brand voice, strategy, and context at the center
• Collaborate with the team to strengthen our internal systems and creative output through informed AI usage

Our long-term vision is clear: we believe AI will become the standard operating model for creative and production teams across the industry. Were doing the work early so that, as this shift becomes the norm, Trolley is already operating as an expert and industry leader. We want people who are excited to grow with this evolution and help us stay ahead of whats coming.

We Operate Under Founder ModeTrolley is built on a Founder Mode mindset - an operating system rooted in ownership, strategic thinking, and execution at speed. Here, we look for people who take initiative, think like entrepreneurs, and use tools like AI to optimize how work gets done. But Founder Mode isn't about going it alone - it's about working within high-trust, collaborative teams where contribution matters more than control. We value creativity, resourcefulness, and clear communication. If you're driven by impact, thrive in dynamic environments, and believe in scaling through systems, not stress - this is the place for you.

Why Join Us?

• Work with the Best: We recruit globally to connect top talent with forward-thinking companies.
• Tech-Driven Efficiency: Leverage the latest AI and tools to amplify your impact.
• Human-Centric Approach: Our systems are designed to support and elevate people, not replace them.
• Training for Success: We provide world-class training to ensure you excel in every aspect of your role.

Benefits at TrolleyAt Trolley, we believe in building a company that works for you not the other way around. That means freedom, tools, and culture that support both your creativity and your execution. We offer:

• Work from anywhere
• Flexible schedule and time off no micromanaging
• Direct collaboration with the Founder
• Access to top-tier AI tools (Perplexity, ChatGPT, ClickUp Brain and more)
• Clear path for long term career growth
• A supportive company culture grounded in ownership and prioritizing progress over perfection

Be Part of the Future of WorkTrolley is now accepting applications from ambitious professionals who want to work at the intersection of technology and creativity. Join us in shaping the next era of work.