Video Editor

Scope:

We're hiring a Video Editor to help build 500 Global's in-house media engine!

500 Global manages $2.7B in assets and has backed companies like Canva, Talkdesk, Grab, and Solana. We support 2,600+ companies across 80+ countries.

We're building a media operation to help entrepreneurs around the world understand what's next. We highlight the founders building the future, the countries where innovation is emerging, actionable insights that help startups win, and the trends reshaping global markets. Short-form content is how those stories reach people today.

This role is for an editor who understands attention, not just software.

What you'll do

• Edit high-impact short-form videos for social platforms

• Turn scripts and voiceovers into fast, clear, scroll-stopping stories

• Use text overlays and motion to carry the message, not decorate it

• Apply sound design to control rhythm, energy, and emphasis

• Work with mixed source material: original footage, archival, stock, screens

• Handle ad-hoc video requests as they come up

The editing style we're looking for

• Fast pacing (1–3s beats) with intentional cuts

• Bold text overlays and kinetic typography as a core storytelling tool

• Tight sync between visuals, voiceover, music, and SFX

• Comfort with modern aesthetics: motion accents, light glitching, contrast

• Mobile-first, vertical-native thinking

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience editing short-form vertical video for social (portfolio required)

• Strong pacing and story sense (hook → retention → payoff)

• Proficiency with professional editing tools (e.g., Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, etc.)

• Confidence designing readable, high-impact text overlays and basic motion/kinetic type

• Solid audio instincts: leveling, music/SFX layering, timing for emphasis

• Ability to work quickly, take feedback, and hit deadlines in a fast-moving environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience editing founder/tech/business content and/or editorial-style social videos

• Familiarity with platform best practices (TikTok, Reels, Shorts): safe zones, retention patterns, captioning

If you enjoy turning complex ideas into content people actually finish, come join us to connect founders, insights, and stories across the globe.

Apply with your portfolio- show us your best short-form work!