PHL - Video Editor
Tidal
- Manila City, Metro Manila
- US$8.00-12.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
We are looking for a skilled and reliable Video Editor to support multiple consumer brands with social-first, ad-focused video content. Youll edit short-form videos for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts, with a focus on direct response creatives that convert. This is not about reinventing brand concepts; its about churning out quality, engaging edits quickly, while also having the eye to refresh or iterate on proven content when needed.This role starts on a part-time/hourly basis, with the intention of building a long-term working relationship.Key Responsibilities:Edit UGC, b-roll, and raw content into engaging short-form videos for paid social and organic channelsCreate direct response ad creatives, including VSLs, for Meta and other platformsFollow the provided briefs while also suggesting creative tweaks to improve engagement and conversionAdd text overlays, graphics, transitions, and effects to optimize videos for social mediaIterate on winning creatives by producing variations based on performance dataDeliver consistent, high-quality edits on time, often with quick turnaround needsStay up to date with social media trends and video best practices to improve viewer retentionAssist with video strategy by providing creative inputSoftware/Platforms/Tools:Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro (or similar professional editing software)After Effects or Canva for graphics/overlaysGoogle Drive, Dropbox for file managementFamiliarity with video compression and export settings for social platformsQualifications:3-5 years of freelancing or professional video editing experienceStrong portfolio of social-first edits (Reels, TikTok, Shorts, Paid Social Ads)Experience with direct response content or e-commerce brands is a plusExcellent English communication skills (C1/C2 level)Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting deadlinesCreative eye with strong attention to detailFlexible and reliable, comfortable at balancing multiple projectsShift Schedule:Monday-Friday, flexible working hours with overlap for team communication (US business hours)