Video Editor - Independent Contract

We are looking for a detail-oriented and quality-focused Video Editor to review AI-generated short-form video clips extracted from full-length programmes. The role involves assessing each clip for coherence, engagement and suitability for publication, making basic editing adjustments where necessary, and ensuring all outputs meet the required editorial standards.

IMPORTANT NOTES:-

• Contract role - 1 month, may be extended
• Payment based on hourly rate
• Remote role
• Use own device to perform task

Key responsibilities:-

• Review AI-generated short-form video clips extracted from full-length programmes and assess their suitability for publication.
• Evaluate each clip for coherence, standalone context, and audience engagement, ensuring it meets the required editorial standards.
• Adjust clip start and end points to improve transitions and ensure clean, well-timed cuts.
• Refine video framing through basic cropping and zoom adjustments to meet the required aspect ratios, primarily 16:9 and secondarily 9:16.
• Approve and score clips that meet the required standards, reject unsuitable clips with clear reasons, or make necessary corrections before approval.
• Follow the established editorial guidelines, quality standards, and rejection criteria consistently.
• Work closely with team leads and follow quality feedback to ensure accuracy and consistency in deliverables.

Skills and experience required:-

• Demonstrable experience in short-form video editing, including trimming clips, adjusting in and out points, and basic cropping, zooming, and reframing across different aspect ratios.
• Strong English listening comprehension, with the ability to follow dialogue and assess whether video clips are coherent and understandable. Translation or subtitling experience is not required.
• Good editorial judgement and an eye for identifying engaging clips that are suitable for standalone viewing.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to apply written guidelines and evaluation criteria consistently.
• Comfortable working in a structured, repetitive, and productivity-driven environment where handling time and quality are measured.
• Willingness to work a fixed shift pattern and maintain reliable attendance.
• Working familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut or similar apps.