Video Editor - US Based Marketing Company - Remote Eligible

Pearl Talent Short Form Content Editor

Work Arrangement: Fully remote

Job type: Full-time, Independent Contractor

Salary Range: Competitive; based on experience

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday; follows US Federal Holidays

Locations: Remote, open to candidates who can work EST hours.

Holidays Observed: US Federal Holidays

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

We're not just another recruiting firm—we focus on placing candidates with exceptional US and EU founders who prioritize the long-term success of their team members. We also provide retention bonuses at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, as well as community-driven benefits like an annual retreat.

Our client empowers anyone to become an event organizer, build a community, and bring people together through real-world experiences. Founded by a group of passionate event enthusiasts and college dropouts, they've developed the ultimate toolkit for creating, marketing, and monetizing in-person communities—no matter where you are in the world.

In just three years, our client has grown into a team of 60, attracted over 5 million users, secured $40 million in venture funding, and processed more than $220 million in transactions. They've achieved results that outpace companies ten times their size—proving that speed, passion, and community-driven innovation can change the game. And they're just getting started.

Role Overview

We are seeking a creative and fast-moving Short Form Content Editor to turn long-form and raw footage into high-performing clips for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other short-form platforms. You'll be responsible for identifying engaging 15–60 second moments, enhancing them with captions, motion graphics, and overlays, and distributing them across various high-visibility channels.

This role is central to the brand's content strategy and clipping initiative. You'll work with internal footage and user-generated content (UGC) to create videos that drive viral organic reach. If you're passionate about storytelling, thrive under quick turnarounds, and know how to make content pop on social media, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Review internal long-form footage, livestreams, podcasts, and user-generated content to identify the most engaging moments for short-form use
• Edit high-quality short-form videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other vertical content platforms
• Enhance videos with captions, transitions, sound design, overlays, and motion graphics to maximize storytelling and engagement
• Manage a high volume of fast-turnaround edits while maintaining consistent quality and brand alignment
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Creative, and Community teams to ensure content supports broader brand and campaign goals
• Monitor trends in short-form video, emerging editing styles, and popular audio to keep content fresh, relevant, and competitive
• Prepare and format clips for distribution across secondary pages, fan accounts, and partner channels to amplify reach