Video Editor – Part-Time – Social Media Focus (100% Remote)

Setsail Marketing is a Google Partner and B Corp certified agency focused on one thing: delivering results. Over the past 10 years, we've helped 200+ clients grow through high-performing websites, social content, and paid ads. From local governments to scaling companies, we build marketing systems that convert—and we’ve helped our clients sell millions in products and services. Award-winning work Based in Vancouver with an in-house studio Strategic. Clean. Effective. Fixed service packages built for scale We don’t do hype. We do high-performance marketing. The RoleAbout Us Setsail Marketing is a B-Corp certified, full-service marketing agency based in Vancouver. We help brands generate leads and sales with clear strategy, smart automation, and clean creative. Our in-house studio produces high-quality content daily – and we’re looking for a remote video editor who can take that content and turn it into scroll-stopping social media assets. We Need a Video Editor Who Is

• Fast, efficient, and creative
• Social-media native (you understand TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and
• LinkedIn culture)
• Obsessed with hooks, attention spans, and getting viewers to stop scrolling
• Comfortable using AI tools to cut faster, repurpose content, add subtitles, and
• generate ideas

You’ll be taking raw footage (sometimes from clients, sometimes from our studio) and editing it into highly engaging short-form videos. Every piece you produce should be designed to perform: grab attention, keep viewers watching, and drive results for the brand. What You’ll Do

• Edit short-form videos (15–90s) with speed and polish
• Craft strong hooks in the first 3-5 seconds
• Add captions, B-roll, music, and effects optimized for each platform
• Repurpose long-form video into multiple micro-clips
• Stay current on trends, sounds, and editing styles that win attention
• Collaborate with our team through ClickUp, HighLevel, and shared drives

Ideal ProfileMust-Have Skills

• Strong editing skills (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or DaVinci)
• Experience with AI-assisted editing tools (Descript, OpusClip, Runway, Captions, etc.)
• Attention to detail (no typos in subtitles, clean transitions, brand-consistent output)
• Understanding of how algorithms reward video structure
• Ability to hit deadlines and work quickly without sacrificing quality

Nice-to-Have

• Graphic/motion design skills (After Effects, Canva, etc.)
• Copywriting instincts for headlines and captions
• Experience editing across different industries and tones

Why Work With Us

• Work remotely, flexibly, and creatively with a growing Vancouver agency
• Join a team focused on ROI, not hype—your work directly drives client sales and
• growth
• Be part of a system that’s fast, fun, and built to scale

Application Question(s)To move forward with your application, please answer the following questions in order:

• How many years of hands-on experience do you have in video editing for social media? Please include tools (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, DaVinci, etc.) and platforms (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn).
• Have you created short-form videos (15–90s) from raw footage for clients or in-house projects? Please provide examples.
• Have you used AI-assisted editing tools (e.g., Descript, OpusClip, Runway, Captions) to speed up editing or generate ideas? If yes, describe how.
• Can you briefly describe your process for creating scroll-stopping social media videos, from raw footage to finished edit?
• Have you collaborated with content creators, marketers, or clients to ensure videos align with brand and campaign goals?
• List any motion graphics or design tools you use regularly (e.g., After Effects, Canva) to enhance social media videos.
• Share your portfolio or links to short-form video projects you’ve edited (Reels/TikToks/Shorts).
• Are you fluent in English and able to work remotely with flexible hours, occasionally overlapping with Vancouver/PST time? If yes, please share a 1–2 minute Loom or similar video introducing yourself and walking through a recent social media edit.
• What is your current availability (hours per week) and expected hourly rate or monthly compensation in USD?
• Please share the link to your updated resume in PDF format, as well as your LinkedIn profile.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity within a company with a solid track record of performance