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About this role
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Role overview
An undisclosed employer is looking for a Video Editor to work remotely from Kenya. The role involves creating engaging video content for social media, marketing, and training, suitable for someone with strong storytelling and editing skills. The position requires working during U.S. business hours and suits applicants experienced in both short-form and long-form video editing.
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What you will do
- Edit video content using Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
- Create short-form social media videos like Instagram Reels, TikTok videos, and YouTube Shorts.
- Produce long-form content including YouTube videos, training, and corporate videos.
- Select the best footage and create compelling opening hooks.
- Enhance videos with titles, captions, motion graphics, and brand elements.
- Sync and clean audio, balance levels, and perform color correction and grading.
- Prepare and export videos optimised for different platforms and formats.
- Use performance data to improve video edits and audience retention.
- Collaborate with marketing and creative teams, manage feedback, and complete revisions efficiently.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of professional video editing experience.
- A strong portfolio showing professional editing skills.
- Proficiency in at least one editing software: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
- Experience editing short-form social media content and long-form professional videos.
- Good understanding of storytelling, hooks, pacing, audience retention, and composition.
- Skills in audio syncing, cleanup, color correction, and multi-format video delivery.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Reliable remote work setup and availability during U.S. business hours.
- Preferred experience with Adobe After Effects and motion graphics.
- Preferred experience with paid social advertising creatives and brand storytelling.
- Preferred experience editing YouTube content and repurposing long-form footage into short-form videos.
- Familiarity with Frame.io and working with SaaS companies, marketing agencies, or ecommerce brands is a plus.
- Understanding of video performance metrics such as watch time, audience retention, CTR, and engagement.
Benefits
The role offers fully remote work and opportunities for career growth into senior video editing and content leadership positions.
How to apply
To apply, submit your application along with a portfolio and complete a required Spark Hire introductory video. The video should cover your editing experience, software proficiency, approach to short-form video hooks, and examples of successful content. The employer has not published a closing date.