Freelance Video Editor

Freelance Video Editor (Remote)

Forbes Advisor is seeking a talented and experienced Freelance Video Editor to join our growing Creative Strategy Team. This is an ongoing, remote, freelance/retainer position supporting our high-volume short-form content operation.

Our mission at Forbes Advisor is to empower readers with trusted advice and guidance, enabling them to make informed decisions and achieve their aspirations. We are a dedicated team of industry experts committed to helping consumers navigate complex choices with ease.

About the Role

You will be instrumental in producing engaging, platform-native short-form social content, primarily for Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and TikTok. We focus on fast-moving, performance-oriented creative that prioritizes strong pacing, compelling hooks, audience retention, and effective storytelling for social-first environments.

This role is ideal for a creative individual comfortable with a collaborative and iterative workflow, where content is regularly tested and refined. We value consistency, responsiveness, and sound creative judgment over overly polished, brand-style editing.

Initially, this role is expected to require up to 4 days per week, with potential flexibility based on workflow and fit as we establish processes together. You will report directly to the Head of Creative Strategy and collaborate with a team of Creative Strategists.

Start Date: As soon as possible (ideally before the end of June) Contract Structure: Ongoing freelance / retainer arrangement Location: UK or US-based preferred

Working Hours

• UK: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (local time)
• US: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (local time)

Expected Output

Our current production cadence involves approximately 4 batches of content per week, with each batch containing around 5 short-form edits, typically 30 seconds in length. Output expectations are flexible initially as we establish workflows and creative processes. We prioritize consistency, collaboration, and the ability to iterate quickly over rigid edit quotas.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates with:

• 5+ years of professional video editing experience.
• Strong experience editing for:
  • Meta (Facebook / Instagram)
  • TikTok
  • Other short-form social platforms
• A deep understanding of:
  • Hooks and audience retention strategies
  • Platform-native pacing
  • Captions/subtitles
  • UGC-style editing
  • Social-first storytelling
  • Creative testing workflows

Experience working with performance marketing or direct-response creative is considered a plus.

Tools & Workflow

• Required: Adobe Premiere Pro
• Nice to Have:
  • Experience with AI-assisted creative workflows
  • Familiarity with ElevenLabs and Veo 3
  • Experience generating AI video assets
  • Comfort experimenting with emerging AI creative tools and workflows

We will provide access to relevant AI video generation tools as needed.

Engagement Structure

• Freelance / contractor basis
• Ongoing retainer arrangement
• Flexible working setup
• Potential pathway to a permanent in-house role over time

To Apply

Please submit the following:

• A portfolio or examples of relevant short-form video work.
• Examples of Meta/TikTok creative you have edited.
• A brief summary of your experience with social-first editing.
• Your availability (days per week).
• Your preferred rate structure.

Forbes Advisor is an equal opportunity employer.