Short-Form Video Editor + Social Media VA (CapCut/Premiere — LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram)

Hi — I'm Eric. I run a small group of US businesses in the medical device space and have a satirical character named Strythrex Guy, and I publish a lot of video. I film it and I write the ideas. I need one person to take the raw footage and turn it into finished, posted content so I can stay focused on creating.

This is a long-term, full-time role. I'm not looking for a project freelancer. I want someone who will still be here in three years, who learns my brands well enough that I stop having to explain things, and who I can pay more as they take on more.

WHAT YOU'LL DO EVERY DAY

• Edit raw footage into vertical short-form video (30-90 seconds) — cuts, pacing, hooks, captions, light B-roll and music
• Reformat one piece of content for three platforms, since a LinkedIn video is not a TikTok
• Schedule and post to LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram through a scheduler (Buffer or SocialPilot) on an agreed calendar
• Write simple platform captions from my notes and talking points — I provide the message, you adapt it to the platform
• Keep a clean, organized file system in Google Drive so nothing gets lost
• Send me a short weekly summary of what posted and how it performed

WHAT I NEED YOU TO BE GOOD AT

• Short-form vertical editing. CapCut, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut — I care about the result, not the software
• Captions and pacing that hold attention in the first three seconds
• Spoken and written English strong enough for a video call and for writing captions that sound professional to a US business audience
• Following a brief without needing five clarifying questions, and using good judgment when the brief is vague
• Reliability. If you say a video posts Tuesday, it posts Tuesday

NICE TO HAVE (NOT REQUIRED)

• Experience with B2B, professional-services, or executive personal-brand content
• Canva, Meta Business Suite, TikTok Business Center
• Familiarity with Buffer, SocialPilot, Later, or similar

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Own laptop or desktop (no mobile-only setups), 8GB RAM minimum
• Internet at 20 Mbps or better, with a backup connection
• Able to work at least 4 hours overlapping US Eastern morning hours

WHAT YOU GET FROM ME

• $1,000/month to start, reviewed at 90 days with a raise to $1,200 for strong performance
• 13th-month pay every December
• Paid Philippine holidays and paid time off
• Paid every two weeks via Wise, on time, every time
• Clear briefs and direct feedback. I will not micromanage you

HOW TO APPLY — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

1. Put the word "clipboard" as the first word of your reply. Applications without it will not be read.
2. Send three links to vertical short-form videos you personally edited. Tell me which parts were your work.
3. Answer these three questions in your own words (short answers are fine):

• What editing software do you use, and how long have you used it?
• Describe a time a client gave you an unclear brief. What did you do?
• How many hours per week are you currently committed to on other work?

4. Tell me the salary you're looking for and your available start date.

Shortlisted applicants will have a 15-minute video call with me, then a paid $75 test edit on one real clip. I pay for the test whether or not I hire you.