Video Editor (Health & Wellness)
About this job
Location: Remote LATAM, Philippines and Eastern Europe. Schedule: Full-Time with overlap during U.S. business hours Employment Type: Independent Contractor Department: $2,000 to $3,000 USD/ Monthly (Negotiable based on experience) About the Role We are seeking a highly creative and fast-paced Video Editor / Short-Form Content Creator who thrives in high-volume content environments. This role goes beyond editing—you'll identify compelling moments, craft attention-grabbing hooks, design thumbnails, and publish engaging content across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. The ideal candidate understands what makes audiences stop scrolling, has experience editing both long-form and short-form video, and can consistently produce high-quality content at scale while maintaining brand consistency. Be aware this is a high-volume seat: 3 long-form videos and 50+ shorts per week. Key Responsibilities • Edit long-form YouTube videos from raw footage. • Create engaging short-form videos for Reels, Shorts, TikTok, and Facebook. • Apply pacing, b-roll, captions, motion graphics, sound design, color correction, and visual enhancements. • Identify viral moments from long-form content. • Write compelling hooks, titles, captions, and on-screen text. • Optimize videos for engagement and platform performance. • Design high-converting YouTube thumbnails. • Create supporting graphics while maintaining consistent branding. • Upload and schedule content across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. • Ensure content is formatted according to platform best practices. • Monitor trends and recommend new content ideas. • Analyze top-performing formats and continuously improve creative output. • Maintain organized project files, footage libraries, naming conventions, and archives to support an efficient production workflow. Requirements • 3+ years of professional video editing experience. • Strong portfolio showcasing Long-form YouTube content and Short-form vertical videos • Experience editing high-volume social media content. • Strong proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, Adobe After Effects • Experience creating motion graphics and text animations. • Strong experience with Photoshop, Figma, Canva • Strong audio editing skills: Noise reduction, Audio leveling, Music selection, Sound design • Experience creating captions and subtitles. • Understanding of YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Shorts best practices. • Advance English proficiency. • Reliable internet connection. • Computer capable of editing 4K footage efficiently. Nice-to-Have • Experience editing health, wellness, or medical content. • Familiarity with compliance-sensitive messaging. • Experience using AI editing tools such as: Opus Clip, Descript, ElevenLabs • Experience editing founder-led or personal brand content. • Familiarity with paid social media creative and ad variations. Benefits • Remote Work: Work from anywhere—our team is global, and we value work-life balance. • Growth Opportunities: As a key player i you’ll have the chance to shape your role and grow with us. • Innovative Culture: Join a team that is passionate about leveraging data to solve challenges and drive success in a rapidly evolving market. As part of our recruitment process, all candidates will be kindly asked to agree to Lago’s Confidentiality and Non-Circumvention Agreement. This ensures a respectful and professional experience for everyone involved.