Video Editor

Company: Rentprompts

Location: Remote (Global)

Department: Content & Creative

Reports To: [Content Lead / Marketing Manager]

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Remote

Position Summary

Rentprompts is seeking a skilled Video Editor to transform raw footage and scripts into polished, platform-optimized videos across short-form and long-form formats. This role works closely with the Social Media Content Creator and Script Writer, taking footage and scripts from concept to a publish-ready final cut. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for pacing and storytelling through editing, and can move quickly without sacrificing quality.

Key Responsibilities

Video Editing & Post-Production

• Edit raw footage into polished short-form (Reels/TikTok/Shorts) and long-form videos.

• Apply pacing, cuts, transitions, and sound design aligned with the brand's style.

• Add on-screen text, captions/subtitles, graphics, and motion elements.

• Color correct and color grade footage for a consistent look across content.

Content Optimization

• Optimize edits for platform-specific specs (aspect ratio, length, caption placement).

• Create multiple format versions (9:16, 1:1, 16:9) from a single shoot.

• Select and sync trending audio or music where appropriate.

• Build and maintain reusable templates, intros/outros, and lower-thirds.

Collaboration & Feedback

• Work from scripts and shot lists provided by the Script Writer and Content Creator.

• Incorporate feedback rounds efficiently and within agreed turnaround times.

• Flag footage gaps, technical issues, or creative concerns early.

• Participate in content planning to understand upcoming production needs.

Asset & Workflow Management

• Organize and archive raw footage, project files, and final exports.

• Maintain a shared library of music, sound effects, graphics, and templates.

• Follow agreed file-naming and folder conventions for shared team access.

• Back up projects and final deliverables per team protocol.

Quality Control

• Review final exports for audio sync, quality, typos, and continuity errors.

• Ensure brand guidelines (fonts, colors, logo placement) are followed consistently.

• Test exports across target platforms before publishing.

• Maintain consistent quality across all recurring content series.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional video editing experience, ideally for social or digital content.

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.

• Strong understanding of short-form video pacing and platform best practices.

• Experience with captioning/subtitle tools and workflows.

• A strong portfolio or demo reel demonstrating range across formats.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and turnaround deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with motion graphics (After Effects) or basic animation.

• Experience editing specifically for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram.

• Sound design or audio mixing experience.

• Familiarity with color grading (DaVinci Resolve, Lumetri Color).

• Experience building reusable templates for recurring content series.

Technical Skills & Tools

• Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve — required

• Adobe After Effects — preferred

• CapCut (for quick-turn short-form edits) — preferred

• Captioning tools (e.g., Captions app, Submagic) — preferred

• Basic audio editing / sound design — preferred

Core Competencies

Technical proficiency  |  Creativity  |  Attention to detail  |  Time management  |  Adaptability  |  Collaboration  |  Consistency  |  Problem solving  |  Reliability

Key Performance Expectations

• Deliver edits within agreed turnaround times (e.g., 24-48 hours per short-form piece).

• Maintain consistent visual and audio quality across all published content.

• Minimize revision rounds through accurate, well-considered first-pass edits.

• Keep project files and shared assets organized per team workflow.

• Proactively flag production or footage issues before they delay publishing.

Compensation & Payout

• 10,000 - 15,000 per month, based on experience and qualifications.

• Remote, full-time role — global candidates welcome.

• Payout is benchmarked against current global remote market data; final offer may be adjusted for candidate location and cost of living.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a storyteller with an editor's eye for pacing and detail. A background as a Social Media Video Editor, Content Editor, Post-Production Editor, or Freelance Video Editor for creators/brands would be a strong fit. They should be reliable on deadlines, comfortable taking direction from a script and shot list, and collaborative with both the Content Creator and Script Writer to keep the content pipeline moving.