Part-Time UGC and Short-Form Ad Video Editor

Part-Time UGC and Short-Form Ad Video Editor

I’m looking for a skilled short-form video editor who understands UGC-style content and knows how to turn raw footage into fast-paced, engaging ads for Instagram ,Facebook and other Meta placements.

I currently create between 100 and 200 videos per month for multiple companies, and I want to increase that output by outsourcing much of the editing. This will begin as a part-time position requiring approximately four hours per day, with the potential to grow into a larger or full-time role.

I work in the Pacific Time zone, so you should be available for some overlap with normal working hours in PT. You do not necessarily need to live in the same time zone, but communication and turnaround times should align with my schedule.

What You’ll Be Doing

Editing short-form UGC and talking-head and b-roll advertisements
Removing pauses, dead space, filler and unnecessary footage
Tightening the pacing so every video feels concise and engaging
Adding clean, accurate and visually appealing captions
Using punch-ins, punch-outs and scale keyframing to create movement
Adding pattern interrupts, B-roll, graphics and sound effects when appropriate
Emphasizing hooks, important statements and calls to action
Creating polished ads that will run through Meta for multiple companies
Following brand-specific examples and maintaining consistent editing styles
Managing revisions through a simple, organized feedback process
Uploading approved videos to my Trybe account
Organizing projects and delivering videos on schedule
Handling a relatively high volume of short-form content
Feedback and Communication

I want the review process to be as simple and efficient as possible. Ideally, you already use a video-review platform such as ---------- , Dropbox Replay, Vimeo Review or another tool that allows me to leave time-stamped comments directly on each video.

Please mention the review and feedback software you currently use when applying. If you have a better system for managing a high volume of edits and revisions, I’m open to your recommendations.

Our primary day-to-day communication will be through WhatsApp, so you must be comfortable communicating consistently and professionally there.

Once a video has been reviewed and approved, you will be responsible for uploading the finished version to my Trybe account and ensuring the correct file is properly labeled and organized.

Who I’m Looking For

You should:

Have experience editing UGC, TikTok, Instagram Reels or short-form advertisements
Understand direct-response advertising and retention-focused editing
Know how to capture attention within the first few seconds
Have excellent instincts for pacing, timing and removing dead space
Know how to use captions, keyframes and visual changes without making videos feel over-edited
Be comfortable adapting videos for different brands, products and audiences
Be able to follow an established style while contributing creative ideas
Be dependable, organized and comfortable working with a high volume of content
Communicate clearly and respond well to feedback
Be available for approximately four hours per weekday
Have some working-hour overlap with the Pacific Time zone
Be comfortable using WhatsApp as the primary communication channel
Be able to upload and organize approved videos in Trybe
Experience editing direct-response ads or performance-marketing content for Meta is strongly preferred.

Editing Style

I’m looking for clean, modern and engaging editing. I do not want unnecessary effects everywhere. The goal is to make the speaker feel natural while keeping the viewer’s attention through:

Strong opening hooks
Tight cuts
Fast, natural pacing
Strategic punch-ins and punch-outs
Accurate captions
Relevant B-roll and graphics
Subtle sound design
Effective visual pattern interrupts
Clear calls to action
Some green screen effects

Because these videos will be used as paid advertisements, each editing decision should help improve clarity, viewer retention and conversion rather than simply making the video look flashy.

To Apply
Please send:

A brief introduction and your location/time zone
Links to three examples of UGC or short-form ads you edited
Examples of any Meta ads you have edited
The editing software you use
The video-review or feedback platform you use
Your typical turnaround time
Your monthly rate/per video rate
Your approximate daily availability in Pacific Time
A short explanation of how you make a talking-head video more engaging
Confirmation that you are comfortable communicating through WhatsApp and uploading approved videos to Trybe
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete a brief paid editing test using the same raw footage. This will help evaluate pacing, captions, creative judgment, communication and overall fit.