Video Editor

Job Role: Senior Short-Form Video Editor

Compensation range: $1800 - $2200 AUD / Monthly

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday)

Who We Are: At Hunt St we help Australian companies directly hire top 5% remote talent in the Philippines. You will be hired directly by the client, typically as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so youll be able to work from home.

Who The Client Is: A dynamic creative marketing agency located in Brisbane, that focuses on crafting compelling content, producing videos, managing social media, and developing brand strategies to help businesses communicate their message. Built on the idea that thoughtful storytelling creates real impact, the team emphasizes creativity, innovation, and a collaborative, supportive workplace culture.

Role Overview: Were looking for a Senior Short-Form Video Editor to join this Brisbane-based creative agency specialising in content creation and social media management for B2B and service-based businesses.

In this role, youll transform raw footage into scroll-stopping Instagram Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn videos. Youll work across multiple client brands, delivering high-volume, high-quality content that drives real engagement and results.

Youll report to the Social Media Manager and collaborate closely with our Social Media Coordinator, Senior Video Editor, and Videographer. We provide all software, storage, and systems — you bring the talent and your own editing workstation.

What Success Looks Like: Consistently producing platform-native video content that looks like it belongs on each clients feed — not like it came from a template factory. You nail the hook in the first 3 seconds, maintain energy throughout, and deliver clean endings that leave viewers satisf

ied.You hit deadlines reliably, flag issues early, and require minimal revisions because youve internalised each clients brand guidelines. Your 18th video of the week looks as sharp as your

1st.This role suits editors who bring creative flair while thriving within defined processes. Youre not just executing — youre injecting energy, personality, and storytelling craft into every edit.

What Youll Do:

• Edit short-form videos (30-90 seconds) from raw footage including podcasts, interviews, events, and B2B content
• Apply retention editing techniques: pattern interrupts, dynamic pacing, strategic zooms, visual hooks
• Create burnt-in captions with accurate timing, spelling, and brand-consistent styling
• Build motion graphics elements: lower thirds, callouts, kinetic text, animated transitions
• Export multiple versions per video (9:16, 1:1, 4:5) and custom thumbnails as required
• Maintain brand consistency across high-volume batch production
• Follow established workflows using ClickUp (project management) and Dropbox (footage & review)

Requirements:

• 3+ years professional video editing experience
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve
• Strong proficiency in Adobe After Effects
• Intermediate to expert motion graphics skills (lower thirds, kinetic text, animated elements)
• Proven portfolio showcasing short-form social video content (Reels, TikToks, Shorts)
• Strong understanding of retention editing and platform-specific pacing
• Caption creation expertise with excellent spelling and grammar
• Audio editing fundamentals (levels, EQ, noise reduction)
• Basic colour correction skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Own workstation suitable for video editing (multi-core processor, 16GB+ RAM, dedicated GPU, SSD storage)
• Reliable high-speed internet connection

Nice to Have:

• Advanced colour grading capabilities

What We Offer:

• Full-time, stable position with an established creative agency
• All software provided (Adobe Creative Cloud, DaVinci Resolve, etc.)
• Storage drives provided - Initially we will need you to provide your own hard drives etc. however long term we would deliver you a NAS.
• Work across diverse client brands in property, professional services, hospitality, trades, allied health and more
• Clear processes and brand guidelines — no guesswork
• Supportive team environment with weekly check-ins

Work Arrangement & Expectations:

This is a remote role that will be set up via an Employer of Record (EOR) service. To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Be available for meetings and collaboration during core [AEST] business hours
• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile