Hi there We are South and our client is looking for a Video Editor

Note To Applicants

- Eligibility: This position is open to candidates residing in Latin America.

About The Company

Our client is a U.S.-based law firm that provides legal services and guidance to individuals seeking professional representation. The company uses digital marketing, social media, and educational video content to connect with its audience, share valuable legal information, and strengthen its online presence.

Mission of the Role

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Video Editor to transform raw footage into polished, engaging video content for social media and YouTube.

In this role, you will work closely with the Marketing Manager to edit short-form clips and longer videos featuring legal professionals. Your work will help the company consistently publish high-quality, on-brand, and informative content that resonates with its audience.

The idóneo candidate has a strong understanding of social media storytelling, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

Key Outcomes

- Output & Turnaround
- Edits are delivered according to the agreed schedule, with fast turnaround for time-sensitive content.
- A consistent weekly flow of finished short-form videos is ready for publication.
- Quality & Brand
- Every video follows the company's brand guidelines, including captions, fonts, colors, intros, and outros.
- Videos feature clean audio, tight pacing, and a strong hook within the first few seconds.
- Accuracy
- Edits preserve the original meaning of everything the attorneys say.
- Videos containing legal content are cleared through attorney review before publication.
- Performance
- Long-form videos and webinars are repurposed into multiple short clips.
- Editing decisions improve over time based on views, watch time, and engagement.





Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- Short-Form Video Editing
- Edit Instagram Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts, incorporating captions, music, and on-screen text.
- Create strong opening hooks and maintain tight pacing throughout each video.
- Format each video for its intended platform, including aspect ratio, length, and safe zones.
- Long-Form Video & Content Repurposing
- Edit longer YouTube videos and webinar recordings.
- Repurpose long-form videos, webinars, and interviews with legal professionals into multiple short clips.
- Create simple motion graphics, lower thirds, and branded intros and outros.
- Brand & Accuracy
- Follow the company's brand guidelines and templates for every video.
- Ensure edits remain faithful to what the attorneys said and never alter the intended legal meaning.
- Submit videos containing legal content for attorney review before publication.
- Workflow & Collaboration
- Work from the Marketing Manager's content calendar and shared task board.
- Provide feedback on footage, including framing, audio, and lighting, to help improve future shoots.
- Organize project files and footage so assets are easy to locate and reuse.
- Use AI tools to streamline transcription, captioning, and rough cuts.

Required Qualifications

- A portfolio demonstrating short-form social media video editing experience, including Reels, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or CapCut.
- A strong understanding of pacing, hooks, and storytelling for social media.
- Solid audio cleanup skills and basic color correction abilities.
- Comfort using AI editing tools for captions, transcription, and rough cuts.
- Strong English comprehension.
- Strong organizational skills and reliability in managing deadlines and shared task boards.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience creating motion graphics using After Effects or similar software.
- Experience editing talking-head videos.

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