- Job Title: Video Editor
- Time Requirement: 20 Hours per Month
- Compensation: Hourly
- Location: Virtual
- Date Posted: 5/18/2025
- Start Date: June 2025
Overview:
IRL Agency is a creative marketing agency that specializes in building product, hospitality, and lifestyle brands through experience-driven content. Founded in Washington, DC, and driven by passion, innovation, and experience, our mission is to bring your brand’s vibe to life.
Our clear purpose is to challenge the limits of conventional to bring to life extraordinary brands and experiences that ignite the senses and emotions through creative storytelling, content creation, and event activations.
Our clients span from national celebrity-endorsed brands as well as local product, hospitality, and lifestyle brands that want to target the millennial and Gen-Z demographic.
IRL’s in-house creative team includes creative directors, producers, strategists, graphic designers, social media managers, and content creators who are adept at designing and producing a wide range of compelling materials, from video to digital media.
Objective:
We’re looking for a skilled Video Editor to craft, edit, and optimize scroll-stopping video content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and beyond. You’ll collaborate with strategy, creative, and production teams to translate brand stories into short-form content, staying on top of trends, meme culture, and platform best practices.
Essential Skills
- Video Editing Proficiency: Expert in CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent.
- Short-Form Savvy: Deep understanding of trends, pacing, and aesthetics for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and social media culture.
- Creative Storytelling: Experience crafting original content and repurposing existing footage to tell cohesive brand stories.
- Collaborative Mindset: Strong communicator who thrives in cross-functional teams (strategy, marketing, production).
- Technical Know-How: Familiarity with color grading, sound design, and simple motion graphics (After Effects a plus).
- Organizational Prowess: Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain asset libraries.
- Adaptability: Quick to learn new tools, platforms, and creative approaches in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous eye for timing, transitions, and overall polish.
- Passion for Engagement: Eagerness to experiment, iterate, and optimize content based on performance metrics.
Job Function:
As a contract video editor, you will:
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Video Editing:
- Edit and assemble raw footage into short-form videos optimized for each platform’s specs.
- Implement motion graphics, captions, and sound effects to enhance viewer retention.
- Repurpose long-form content (interviews, event coverage) into bite-sized social clips.
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Collaboration & Workflow:
- Work closely with strategists and creative directors to align edits with marketing objectives.
- Coordinate with producers to manage shoot deliverables, asset handoffs, and revision cycles.
- Maintain organized project files and version control.
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Quality Assurance:
- Proof every final cut for technical quality (resolution, audio sync) and brand consistency.
- Ensure all videos meet platform guidelines and client specifications.
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Trend Integration:
- Monitor platform trends, challenges, and viral formats; pitch creative concepts that leverage them.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of professional video editing experience (agency or in-house).
- Proven reel or portfolio demonstrating short-form social media work.
- Proficiency in editing software (CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, etc.).
- Strong understanding of aspect ratios, platform specs, and compression.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
- Ability to commit to 20–30 hours per month, with flexible scheduling.
How to Apply:
Please fill out your application via the link. We can’t wait to see how you bring brands to life!
