Freelance Social Media Video Editor (Short-Form Content)
About this role
We’re looking for a social-first Video Editor (Freelance, Remote) who can turn everyday footage into content people actually want to watch.
This isn't a traditional corporate video editing role. We're looking for someone who genuinely understands Instagram Reels, TikTok and short-form social content. Someone who can spot the best moment in a piece of raw footage, build a strong hook, keep the pacing tight and use creative editing to make even seemingly ordinary moments engaging.
Most importantly, we want an editor who brings ideas to the table. You shouldn't need a frame-by-frame brief to create a great video.
Responsibilities- Edit approximately 12–15 short-form social videos per month.
- Turn raw footage, interviews and social content into engaging vertical videos.
- Identify the strongest hooks, reactions, soundbites and entertaining moments from raw footage.
- Create punchy, platform-native edits for Instagram Reels and TikTok.
- Use captions, cuts, zooms, graphics, sound effects, reactions and other creative treatments where they improve the content.
- Find creative ways to keep viewers engaged during slower or less visually interesting moments.
- Adapt your editing approach to the content rather than relying on one template.
- Work with the social team while independently recommending creative approaches.
We're Looking for Someone Who...
Lives and breathes social content.
You understand why some videos make people stop scrolling while others feel flat.
Has strong creative instincts.
You can look at the raw footage and decide what should stay, what should go, and how the story should be edited without needing every decision explained to you.
Understands pacing and retention.
You know how to get into the content quickly, remove dead moments and keep viewers interested throughout the video.
Can make ordinary footage interesting.
Not every piece of footage will arrive perfectly scripted or packed with exciting moments. You know how to use editing creatively to bring energy to the content.
Doesn't edit everything the same way.
Different stories need different treatments. We're looking for someone who can adapt their editing style based on the footage, concept and audience.
Your Portfolio Should Show
We're particularly interested in seeing:
- Instagram Reels
- TikTok content
- Social-first interview edits
- Creator/influencer-style content
- Personality-led videos
- Fast-paced or humorous social content
- Videos where editing plays a major role in making the content entertaining
Company at a glance
DIGITAL connects technology builders and buyers to accelerate the adoption and commercialization of Canadian solutions.
Established in 2018 under the Government of Canada’s Supercluster Initiative, DIGITAL brings together industry leaders, SMEs, and post-secondary institutions to collaborate on large-scale projects that drive innovation and the development of technology solutions in sectors critical to Canada, such as mining and energy, housing, workforce development and health.
Since inception, DIGITAL has delivered billions in projected revenue for Canadian companies, retained sovereign IP, launched hundreds of commercial products, and helped tens of thousands of Canadians gain the skills needed for the digital economy.
Learn more at digitalsupercluster.ca
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