Video Editor (Part-Time)

📝 Video Editor are you there?

Hey there! We're looking for a Video Editor for a or a growing Australian craftsmanship and content creation brand. If you have strong video editing experience, a passion for authentic storytelling, an eye for social media content, and the ability to transform raw footage into engaging short-form videos, keep reading!

🌎 100% Remote
💵 Salary in AUD 1,250 - 1,500/ month
📍Philippines - Reporting to the Australian time zone
🕒 Part-time

About our client 🤓
Our client is an Australia-based content creator focused on handcrafted axes, woodworking, restoration, and traditional craftsmanship. Through authentic storytelling, educational content, and visually engaging videos, they have built a growing and loyal audience across YouTube and social media. Following recent audience growth, they are seeking a Part-Time Video Editor to help increase content output while preserving the genuine and natural style that defines their brand.

About RunRemote 🙋🏻
Our mission is to help connect the top-rated remote talent with the world's best job opportunities. Our key markets and clients are located in the US, AUS, UK & Canada just to name a few. All of our roles are full-time and 100% remote, cutting out the daily commute, and providing top-rated talent with the best job opportunities, all from the comfort of their home.

In your day-to-day, you will 👇🏼

• Edit short-form videos for YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and other social media platforms.

• Transform raw footage into engaging, high-quality content while maintaining the creator’s authentic brand voice.

• Repurpose existing footage into additional short-form content opportunities.

• Apply clean and minimal editing techniques, including cuts, pacing adjustments, zoom effects, captions, and basic audio enhancements.

• Organise and manage video assets, footage libraries, and project files efficiently.

• Collaborate with the founder to execute content ideas, scripts, and creative briefs.

• Identify visually compelling moments within footage that can be developed into standalone content pieces.

• Support content scheduling by ensuring videos are edited and delivered according to planned timelines.

• Recommend improvements to video performance based on platform trends, audience engagement, and content insights.

• Source and incorporate appropriate royalty-free music that aligns with the tone and style of the content.

• Maintain a consistent visual style that prioritises authenticity, craftsmanship, and storytelling over excessive effects or animations.

Skills you have 🚀

• At least 5 years of experience in video editing for social media and digital content.

• Strong portfolio showcasing short-form video content and storytelling capabilities.

• Proficiency in professional video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or similar platforms.

• Strong understanding of social media content formats, audience retention, and platform-specific best practices.

• Ability to create engaging content without relying on excessive graphics, animations, AI-generated effects, or overly stylised editing.

• Experience working with creator-led brands, personal brands, educational content, or lifestyle content is highly regarded.

• Strong eye for visual storytelling, shot selection, pacing, and content flow.

• Ability to identify content opportunities from existing footage and proactively suggest new content ideas.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the founder on creative direction.

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple editing projects simultaneously.

• Strong communication skills and willingness to contribute ideas that improve content performance and consistency.

Skills that will make you stand out 💥

• Appreciation for craftsmanship, woodworking, outdoor, maker, or hands-on creator content is highly desirable.

• Experience working with creator-led brands, personal brands, or content creators.