About the job Short Form Video Editor & Content Creator
Short-Form Video Editor & Content Creator | Full-Time | PST or EST Time Zones
Job Details
Location: Remote (North or South America preferred, working within PST or EST time zones)
Hours: Full-time, with flexibility for occasional evening and weekend support
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Who We're Looking For
We're looking for a social-native video editor who understands how content actually performs on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
This is not a traditional editing role. The ideal candidate lives on social media, understands platform culture intuitively, and can independently identify the strongest moments from long-form content without needing clip-by-clip direction.
You should know how to create edits that feel native to the feed — with strong hooks, pacing, captions, sounds, transitions, and storytelling designed specifically for short-form attention spans.
The right person moves quickly, stays ahead of trends, exercises strong editorial judgment, and consistently delivers high-performing content at volume.
What You'll Own
- Edit TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts with platform-native pacing and style
- Review long-form source material and independently identify strong editorial and viral moments
- Add captions, music, hooks, text overlays, sound effects, and transitions aligned with current platform trends
- Repurpose and remix existing content into multiple short-form formats
- Deliver 10–12 high-quality clips per week while managing multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Produce same-day mobile edits for time-sensitive content when required
- Use AI-assisted editing tools to accelerate workflow without compromising quality
- Propose edit concepts, trends, and content formats aligned with brand strategy and social culture
Workflow & Collaboration
- Receive content direction from the Marketing Coordinator and visual direction from Andrea
- Submit edits through Frame.io for internal and client review
- Apply feedback quickly and iterate efficiently
- Collaborate with the broader creative and production team to maintain delivery timelines
- Share ongoing trend insights, platform learnings, and editing observations with the team
What We Need From You
- Minimum 2 years of experience editing short-form social content for TikTok, Reels, or Shorts
- Deep understanding of TikTok culture, trends, creator formats, and platform-native editing logic
- Strong independent editorial judgment — able to identify compelling moments without heavy direction
- Experience editing founder-led, personal brand, or thought-leadership content
- Proficiency in CapCut, Premiere Pro, or equivalent editing tools
- Ability to operate quickly while maintaining strong creative quality
- Familiarity with AI-powered editing workflows and automation tools
- Spanish fluency is a plus
Who Thrives Here
This role is best suited for someone who:
- Lives online and understands internet culture intuitively
- Thinks like both an editor and a content strategist
- Moves quickly without sacrificing quality
- Takes initiative instead of waiting for detailed instructions
- Constantly studies trends, creators, hooks, and platform behavior
- Enjoys fast-paced, high-volume creative environments
About Us
Trolley is a fast-growing creative operations company delivering high-impact digital and marketing solutions for high-profile clients.
We operate with an AI-first, Founder Mode mindset focused on ownership, execution, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Fully remote work
- Flexible schedule and time off
- Access to leading AI tools
- Direct collaboration with leadership
- Long-term career growth opportunities
- High-trust, fast-moving team culture