Short-Form Video Editor & Social Media Designer

Remote in Philippines | Full-Time | OutsourcedIn

About the Role

OutsourcedIn is partnering with a fast-growing Australian business seeking a highly skilled Short-Form Video Editor & Social Media Designer to produce engaging, high-converting content for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts.

This is a creative-meets-performance role. You will not just “make content” — you will create scroll-stopping videos and visuals that drive engagement, leads, and sales.

We are looking for someone who understands modern attention spans, hooks, pacing, captions, and platform-specific editing styles.

Core Responsibilities

Short-Form Video Editing (Primary Focus)

• Edit 10–25 short-form videos per week (Reels, TikToks, Shorts)
• Add dynamic captions (burned-in subtitles)
• Apply hooks within first 3 seconds
• Incorporate music, transitions, zoom effects, and trend formatting
• Optimise videos for vertical (9:16) format
• Repurpose long-form content into short-form cuts

Graphic Design

• Design static posts, carousels, thumbnails
• Create branded templates for consistency
• Develop ad creatives for paid campaigns
• Maintain consistent visual identity across platforms

Platform-Specific Execution

• Understand trends and editing styles per platform
• Optimise exports and dimensions correctly
• Support organic and paid social campaigns

Performance Awareness

• Collaborate with marketing team to improve content performance
• Review engagement metrics and adapt accordingly
• Test hooks, formats and messaging styles

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 2+ years in social media design and video editing
• Strong experience in:
• Adobe Premiere Pro OR CapCut OR Final Cut
• After Effects (basic animation skills preferred)
• Canva (for quick-turn projects)
• Experience creating short-form content for:
• Instagram Reels
• TikTok
• YouTube Shorts
• Strong understanding of:
• Hooks
• Retention
• Call-to-action placement
• Social trends
• Experience working with Australian or Western brands preferred

Personal Attributes

• Fast turnaround time
• High attention to detail
• Strong visual instincts
• Comfortable receiving direct feedback
• Proactive and trend-aware
• Performance-driven mindset (not ego-driven creative)

KPIs

• Weekly volume of completed edits
• Engagement rate improvement
• Hook retention (first 3 seconds)
• Ad creative performance (if applicable)
• Turnaround time (24–48 hours preferred)

Bonus Points

• Motion graphics capabilities
• Paid ads creative experience (Meta/TikTok)
• Experience editing for personal brands or founders
• Experience in agency environments

What Success Looks Like (90 Days)

• Consistent production workflow established
• Branded template system created
• Improved engagement metrics
• Reliable turnaround and minimal revision cycles