Video Editor (Short-Form, Social Media & Standard Video)

Apache Interactive is a Houston Texas USA-based digital marketing agency with more than 24 years in business. We help businesses grow through SEO, AI search visibility, paid advertising, web development, and marketing automation. We’re looking for a reliable freelance video editor to support our team and our clients on a project-by-project basis.

You’ll edit videos from 30 seconds to 5 minutes, including vertical short-form content for social media and standard horizontal videos. We need someone who can take raw footage and turn it into polished, engaging content, and who communicates clearly and delivers on time.

What You’ll Do

Edit short-form vertical videos (9:16) for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Facebook , and LinkedIn
Edit standard horizontal videos (16:9) for YouTube, websites, and social platforms
Add captions and subtitles, titles and lower-thirds, music, sound effects, and transitions
Trim, cut, and pace footage to keep viewers engaged
Resize and repurpose one video for multiple platforms and formats
Apply brand colors, fonts, and logos from provided guidelines
Color-correct and clean up audio
Make revisions based on feedback promptly

Requirements

Proven experience editing short-form social media videos (portfolio or work samples required)
Proficiency in CapCut, Davinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or a similar professional tool
Strong understanding of social media trends, hooks, and pacing
Experience with animated captions
Good sense of timing, storytelling, and visual quality
Reliable internet and a computer capable of handling video editing
Good written English and clear communication
Ability to meet deadlines consistently, with typical turnaround of 24–48 hours depending on the project

Nice to Have

Motion graphics experience (After Effects or similar)
Experience editing for businesses, B2B brands, nonprofits, or agencies
Basic graphic design skills (Canva, Photoshop)

Work Arrangement

Remote, freelance gig work
Projects assigned as needed, with the potential for steady work
Flexible hours, with deadlines to be met
Files shared via Google Drive